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.
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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
The Road to Mandalay By Mike Smith There was no “road to Mandalay” from Rangoon when Kipling immortalized the city in his famous poem; there is now but I still opted to fly to meet Nora my guide from Myanmar Shalom Travel. Mandalay is a rather pleasant laid-back city and is the center of culture […]
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
Central Java has a rich culture & spectacular ancient temples. Add in smoking volcanoes, spicy food & charming locals & you have all the ingredients for a great place to visit By Mike Smith Central Java Central Java has active volcanoes, rice fields, and the beautiful t temples of Borobudur & Prambana. However, there are […]
War and Peace in Kranji, Singapore
War and Peace in Kranji, Singapore, Where History, Nature & Farmers Converge
Aceh, Indonesia: Life After Tsunami
Aceh, North Sumatra: Time for Disaster Tourism? By Mike Smith Let me be brutally honest. Aceh, in North Sumatra at the western tip of Indonesia, was not on my bucket list. In fact it didn’t even feature on the radar despite being very accessible from Singapore and only a 45 minute flight from Medan. Chances are […]
Indonesia’s Capital City
Jakarta: Gateway to Indonesia Mike Smith says you need time, private transportation & a great deal of patience to survive the heat, humidity & heavy traffic in Jakarta. If you have all three it is easy to enjoy the shopping, fine dining, historical areas, culture & quality entertainment in Indonesia’s capital city. I had been […]
Yogyakarta and Central Java: Mystical Landscapes and Temples
By Mike Smith [Mike Smith went in search of culture and spice in Central Java and found both.] Central Java Central Java has a mystical landscape of active volcanoes, rice fields and sugar cane plantations as well as an abundance of enchanting, ancient temples. It boasts a rich culture with a long history of arts, […]
Imbayah Festival, Philippines Photo Gallery
GoNOMAD Photo Gallery Banaue, Philippines: The Imbayah Festival Photographs by Mike Smith, Asia Photo Stock A young dancer with a hornbill headdress A young drummer The rice pounding competition The piggyback race Planting rice Ifuago women Ifuago tribesman View Mike Smith’s story about the Imbayah Festival.
Banaue, Philippines: The Imbayah Festival
Banaue Imbayah Festival is All About the Ifugao Culture By Mike Smith The US government advises caution when traveling in the Philippines. Banaue is generally safe with few tourists reporting problems but in the event of illness, accidents etc it’s a long way back by road to Manila. Accepting the risks I decided to visit […]
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 times before but had yet to visit Koh Samui. I put that right after friends said that they loved the place so much they had bought a house there and invited me to stay. They […]
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