Hsipaw is also sometimes referred to as Thibaw and is a vibrant town which is located in Shan State in Myanmar. This means that it is the perfect place to come if you want to know more about Shan culture as there are a number of pretty artifacts dotted all over the city to help …
Hpa-an is a small town that lies in pretty Kayin State in the southeast of Myanmar. The main reason why Hpa-an is famous is down to its idyllic scenery which is said to be some of the prettiest in the whole country. Hpa-an is also known for its amazing cave systems, so if you like …
Many people visit Myanmar just to take a trip to Bagan which is the home of an amazing 200,000 different temples. These in turn sit on the dust plains that are caused by the Ayeyarwady River and many visitors liken the dusty and arid atmosphere to something from another planet. One of the biggest issues …
The idyllic Inle Lake is one of the most visited sites in Myanmar and the region around it also consists of the town of Nyaung Shwe which is the access point to the lake. As well as Inle Lake itself, Nyaung Shwe has a whole host of interesting sights in its own right such as …
Mrauk U is one of the most historically and culturally important places in Myanmar as it would have been the capital of the Arakanese Kingdom which came to power in 1431. This impressive kingdom would have reached into parts of Bangladesh and was the seat of power for the Bengal and Mughal royal families. At …
Yangon is the former capital city of Myanmar and this is also the largest city in the country. The city is famous for having a mix of gorgeous colonial architecture which is located alongside traditional pagodas covered in gold leaf and studded with jewels. As you wander around the city, you can also enjoy delicious …
Malaysia has ancient rainforests, critically endangered primates and countless endemic species. Over 15,000 types of plants, flowers and trees grow inside 130-million-year-old rainforests. Almost extinct Sumatran rhinos and critically endangered orangutans live inside the protected jungles. Endless fields of corals thrive in marine parks where millions of tropical fish call home. Green and Hawksbill turtles …
Malaysia ranks among the planet’s most biodiverse regions. Pre-historic jungle sprawls for hundreds of kilometers along the Malay Peninsular and Malaysian Borneo. Millions of animals, birds and insects thrive inside the never-ending rainforests. Orangutans and pot-bellied proboscis monkeys swing from the trees. Civets and flying fox hide in the undergrowth as hornbills soar overheard. Plants …
Labuan is best known as a Southeast Asia financial center and for duty-free shopping. Most visitors consist of off-shore businesses and local bargain hunters. Only a handful of travelers make it to this island. But they’re in for a treat. Diving to shipwrecks, pristine beaches and World War II military attractions make Labuan among Borneo’s …
Malaysia has hundreds of islands scattered around thousands of kilometers of coastline. Celebrity-standard resorts, world-class diving and metropolitan city centers allure tourists. Others are uninhabited with long stretches of empty coastline. Travelers usually include both Langkawi Island and Penang Island on their Malaysian itineraries. The adventurous go to the dozens along Peninsula Malaysia’s east coast. …