Mike Smith

Singapore’s Hidden Gems

Mike SmithDecember 20, 2020December 23, 2020

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

Mike SmithNovember 6, 2019March 3, 2020

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

Mike SmithFebruary 23, 2018February 3, 2023

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 SmithFebruary 6, 2018April 15, 2020

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

Mike SmithSeptember 12, 2016October 5, 2022

Visiting central Java including the vast Borobudur Buddhist stupa, local batik museum and factory, the city of Solo and Dieng Plateau overlooking fields.