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Nighttime scene of Hanoi Train Street with diners seated beside the illuminated railway track.

My Favourite Things To Do In Hanoi

Hanoi, the charming capital of Vietnam, offers a rich blend of history and modernity with its vibrant districts centered around Hoan Kiem Lake which acts ...
Aerial view of rice terraces and villages in the mountains of Sapa, Northern Vietnam.

Fansipan Peak in Northern Vietnam: Altitude With Rustic Attitude

I had visited Central Vietnam particularly Hoi An which I had written fondly about in my articles on Ba Na Hills, the old quarter, and ...
Mount Kinabalu rising above the clouds in Sabah, Malaysia

Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders of East Malaysia

Geographically, Malaysia is comprised of two distinct regions separated by the South China Sea: Peninsular Malaysia (also known as West Malaysia) and East Malaysia. Peninsular ...
Balinese temple surrounded by colorful flowers with a mountain backdrop

Bali Introduces New Guidelines To Curb Bad Tourist Behaviour

In 2024, Bali welcomed 6.3 million international visitors, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and aims to attract 6.5 million to seven million tourists this year. However, a ...
Tourists wearing life jackets and Vietnamese conical hats enjoy a traditional basket boat ride through coconut palm waterways in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Go on an amazing basket boat ride in Hoi An, Vietnam

If you visit Hoi An or Da Nang in central Vietnam, you must not miss taking a basket boat ride which is really a unique ...
Night view of a busy Penang street food market with stalls, vendors, and visitors walking along the road

Penang’s Unique Street Food (Part 2)

I had previously written about five of the most popular street foods in my hometown of Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia. So let us continue on ...
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