Housing a sacred tooth relic of the Buddha that is among the few such surviving relics, the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is one of the most sacred places for Buddhists from around the world. The tooth relic has featured prominently in Sri Lanka's history since its dramatic 6th century BCE arrival...

Located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Bentota is internationally renowned for its turquoise sea and golden sandy beaches. People from around the world visit this magnificent paradise to laze around the beach, to indulge in mouth-watering delicacies. But that is not all that Bentota offers. ...

The Puppet Museum in Jakarta, which is also called the Wayang Museum, is a museum that focuses on traditional Javanese puppetry. It is located near Fatahillah Square and is a terrific place to visit, especially if one is interested in soaking up the local culture. Established in 1975, the site oc...

The Tropical Spice Garden in Penang is more than just for spices. It is a mini botanical garden set in eight acres of secondary jungle with over 500 species of tropical plants in what was once an abandoned rubber plantation. The beautiful sloping site fronting the Straits of Malacca was developed...

From street sellers to fabulous malls, fancy plazas, funky restaurants, stylish cafés and pulsing bars, Bukit Bintang is the ideal destination for those who are looking for an experience of a lifetime. Popular around the world as a premium district for shopping and entertainment, Bukit Bin...

Historic towns and villages, farmland, castles atop forested hills, small river ports, marinas, beautiful tree-lined sections of canal, even people riding bicycles and jogging on the tow path beside the canal is what holiday makers will encounter on the Canal Laterla a la Garonne, of which the Ag...

Abu Dhabi's Al Hosn Palace, a fortress which once served as the residence of former ruler Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is now a popular visitor attraction. Presenting a contrast from the modern city buildings in its vicinity, the fort's courtyards portrays a scene of traditional Arabian tra...

The Bangkok Doll Museum was founded in 1956 by Khunying Thongkorn Chanthawimol, a traditional doll maker trained in Japan who was keen on researching Thai culture, and created the doll designs that drew inspiration from mythology and history. Stocked full of historical and literary figure dolls...

Thailand is a very famous vacation spot among travellers from around the world. There are many reasons that people love to visit these islands. The increasing numbers of visitors each year have created a huge source of revenue to the country's economy. The tropical climate that dominates througho...

There are various theories as to how the Pahiyangala Caves got their name. But one enduring theory is that it is named after Fa Hsien, a Chinese Buddhist monk who is said to have lived in the caves on his journey to visit Adams Peak or 'Sri Pada' in the 5th century. Located in Yatagampitiya Kalut...