A Brief Traveler’s Guide to George Town, Penang
Situated in the beautiful northeast corner of Penang Island, George Town is the capital city of Penang and was named after King George III. The Malay name for George Town is Tanjung meaning ‘The...
Category: South East Asia
A Starter guide to Thailand for Indian Tourists
From India, it takes only a couple of hours to reach Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Easy visa rules, delicious street food, affordable luxury and a bounty of adventure travel experiences make...
30 Reasons Why You Should Attend A Full Moon Party When You Are Still Young
Thailand is a top worldwide destination for both luxury holidays and backpackers. In 2013, so far, the country has been visited by around 22 million tourists and the numbers are continually increasing. Thailand has lots...
Ultimate Thailand experiences you should do before 25
Thailand is a magnet for tourism, as it appeals to any type of traveler. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, an educational experience, or just a good party, Thailand has it all, which makes Thailand a...
Religious Destination – Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Batu Caves is 272 steps and no elevator or escalator, but just foot. But this the trend I have been accustomed to(me...
Singapore – A local’s point of view
Singapore could well be the the greatest city in South East Asia which possess not only the best urban landscape but also a rich heritage. Singapore has not only the best infrastructure but also...
What Singapore Hostels Offer to Travelers
Hotels can be a bit pricey, but if you are looking for accommodation in Singapore without beaking your bank, here is a list of the six best hostels in Singapore and what they have...
Things you will miss when you leave Vietnam
When you travel and have to leave a place after a while, you will ought to miss something at that place. Here are few things you will miss when you leave Vietnam. 1. Rice Noodle...
How to piss off a person from Vietnam
Traveling for extended periods in Vietnam, I realized that Vietnamese can get easily pissed off on small things. It’s left to you if you want to piss them off with humor or with physical aggression. If...
Backpackers guide to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the most electric city in Vietnam and a perfect destination for backpackers as well as rich tourists. While the backpackers stay in the famous Pham...
10 differences between a normal friend and a Vietnamese friend
Traveling is not just about going and visiting places. It’s also about making experiences with people you never knew before and who would ultimately become your best friends. I have been in Vietnam already...
Will I ever fly on Malaysia Airlines?
It has been more than six weeks (from today i.e 16 April 2014), that flight MH 370 which was destined to Beijing with 227 passengers and 12 crew members on board, left Kuala Lumpur...
DIY – Kyaiktiyo Pagoda as a day trip from Yangon
Everyone visiting the famous Kyaiktiyo Pagoda(Golden Rock), thinks it is not possible to do it as a day trip from Yangon. As a result, they end up spending an extra day on the mountain...
22 things you better know before traveling to Myanmar
Myanmar is still a novice when it comes to tourism. But that’s where the beauty lies in exploring places that are less traveled. Some might feel that Myanmar is weird, but I tell that...
Weird things in Myanmar a.k.a Burma
I traveled to Myanmar because I hate my life at home. Myanmar has long been closed to tourism but recently in the past decade the country is opening up and allowing tourists in limited...
Why I would rather want to make home in Yangon, than in Hyderabad
Barely 10 hours after a trip back from Hong Kong and Myanmar, things at home in Hyderabad seems to be boring and falling apart. I travel not to escape home, but to find a...
Things I learnt during my few days in Myanmar
What did I learn from traveling? This is one question I always post to myself. I want to learn many new things everyday that would improve me as a human being. Traveling for me...
First day in the unknown Myanmar
Visiting Myanmar is one thing I would brag about, through out my life. Slowly the doors to tourism are opening, but still Myanmar is not everyone’s cup of tea. I was always wondering how...
DIY – Myanmar visa in Hong Kong
With all the myths and mis-information appearing about Myanmar’s Visa On Arrival(VOA) and the military junta government not favoring tourists visit their country, here I tell you the best and easiest way to get...
Sunday Photo Story – Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
It is believed that touching the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo Pagoda will fulfill all your wishes. Located on Mount Kyaiktiyo in Myanmar, on the edge of a cliff (like Taktsang Monastery in Paro, Bhutan) the...