Still the biggest, craziest city in the world
Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, is the capital of Japan and a unique vision of Japan’s international business success and what the future holds for the rest of us. It is monolithic, grey, and thoroughly modern, but somewhere, it still has a heart that most... more - travel report by
bootlegga
The backwaters are a maze of waterways in the Southern Indian state of Kerala, stretching some 100 km from Kochi to Kollam. They are composed of lagoons, rivers and canals lined with coconut groves interspersed by... more - travel report by
marianne
The Taj Mahal Love Story
The world famous TAJ MAHAL stands on the bank of the Yamuna river and was built as a tribute to a beautiful woman and as a monument of enduring love.
On or about 1628AD, Shah Jahan became emperor. Earlier he was married to a beautiful muslim... more - travel report by
gloriajames
Siem Reap - Gateway to the Temples of Angkor
The town is spread out as it has grown due to the number of tourists visiting. It is now divided into the old and new town centres. From what I could see the old town is the superior end for the independent traveller to base themselves although it is furt... more - travel report by
downundergal
when the heat is on
The place looked brownish-grey, the color of heat I might say. Heat, in the middle of grand disorganization. I roamed the city center for some times, and I still can't figure out what this place is really looked like. Oh well, I thought my sense of direct... more - travel report by
delfster
Where to stay in Bali: Sanur or Jimbaran?
Sanur looked equally good, the only difference was that the map did not show the dotted strip or the airport. As Sanur is described as a quieter alternative to Kuta, I was sure it must offer sea, sand, hotels and entertainment.
This little piece of paradise will have you in a chilled out state in no time at all.
About a two hour boat ride from bustling Koh Samui off Thailand’s east coast the contrast betwee... more - travel report by
downundergal
Second to none
If Tokyo is known as the capital and for its political focus, Osaka is the heart of Japan’s mighty industrial economy. Most major Japanese companies either have their headquarters here and/or a major factory producing goods for the world. It focus on the... more - travel report by
bootlegga
Hong Kong: The Gateway to China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK) is the official name after being returned to China in 1997. It is made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, and has a population of over 6 million.
Famed for having the most dif... more - travel report by
mistybleu
A vision of Beijing
I saw a Jet Lei film called ‘Hero’ and it kind of summed up some of the sites, sounds, imaginations, myths, desires, cultures, visions, customs, ideals, smells and colours of China. This spirit brought me back in time and space to Beijing.
