Singapore’s Hidden Gems
A Singapore local takes a look at the interesting attractions of the city, the new Ant Museum, Brass Lion Distillery, Café at The Saddle Club and more.
Kuching Sarawak: The Other Side of Malaysia
Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo and part of Malaysia. The Rainforest Music Festival, rescued Orangutans at Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
Mandalay and Bagan, Culture and History in Myanmar
Mandalay and Bagan Myanmar are full of striking cone-topped temples, and the people are friendly and laid-back. A visit to many of the attractions of this region of Burma.
Myanmar: Tourism Benefits People, So Go
Mike Smith feels that visiting the Myanmar helps out the locals more than boycotts and protests in the politically charged country. Scenes from Yangon and Hpa-an the capital of Kayin State, home of bat caves.
A Java Jaunt to Volcanoes and Temples
Visiting central Java including the vast Borobudur Buddhist stupa, local batik museum and factory, the city of Solo and Dieng Plateau overlooking fields.
War and Peace in Kranji, SingaporeÂ
War and Peace in Kranji, Singapore, Where History, Nature & Farmers Converge
Aceh, Indonesia: Life After Tsunami
Aceh, North Sumatra: Since the 2004 tsunami, the region has begun to market disaster tourism and rebuild.
Jakarta, Indonesia’s Capital City
Jakarta Indonesia: Mike Smith profiles this sprawling capital city of sparkling malls and sprawling shop houses.
Yogyakarta and Central Java: Mystical Landscapes and Temples
Mike Smith went in search of culture and spice in Central Java and found both. By Mike Smith Central Java…
Banaue, Philippines: The Imbayah Festival
Banaue in the Philippines and the UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces of Batad attending the Banaue Imbayah Festival that celebrates Ifuago culture.
Koh Samui’s Fine Beaches, Spicy Food, Mummies
Beach lovers will be in heaven here in Thailand! By Mike Smith Koh Samui I had been to Thailand many…
The Visayas: Philippine Adventure
By Mike Smith I had been to the Philippines before but had yet to visit the Visayas. I was tempted…