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- 13 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Bhutan’s scenic monasteries
Taktsang Monastery, photo by taxidesign on Flickr
Bhutan is a tiny patch of land lodged between Tibet and India, two nations that get significantly more international attention, and lots more tourists too. But Bhutan has its fair share of enthusiast despite not being part of the mainstream resort circuit.
For a backpacker or an indie traveler, Bhutan is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural experiences, and one of the last remaining places in Asia that can truly be called unspoiled.
One might say that Bhutan is poor, but in a country where they actually have something called an indicator of Gross National Happiness it is easy to find things that are more important than luxurious hotels and resorts. Discover the beauty of Bhutanese culture and nature by visiting some of Bhutan’s scenic monasteries. …
- 28 Febtomtum in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The tourist gems of Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar, photo by The Wandering Angel
Bangladesh has a bit of a knack for attracting disaster, or at least this is how most people come to hear about this small South Asian country. But even after civil unrest, wars and natural disasters, Bangladesh got back on its feet, and surprisingly quickly.
Bangladesh might be small and rather flat, yet it has several national parks that protect rare plant and animal species, picturesque villages where traditional culture is thriving, and more environmental protection initiatives than many western countries.
And despite being usually overlooked by mass tourism, Bangladesh has an incredible number of attractions of all types. In any case, the tourist gems of Bangladesh are interesting enough to turn the country into a tourist magnet. …
- 01 Marandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A backpacker’s guide to Brunei
Brunei
Brunei is one of those South Asian countries that you don’t read much about in tourist brochures, and if you’re an adventurous backpacker who relies more on personal experience than what you read in guidebooks, you probably don’t mind visiting a country that is not one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia.
The Sultanate of Brunei is completely surrounded by Malaysia, and although it is pint-sized, it is amazingly rich thanks to its natural gas resources. There are lots of places for eco-tours in Brunei, the culture is interesting to say the least, and English is spoken widely enough that you won’t need a Malay phrasebook on you. Here’s a short backpacker’s guide to Brunei. …
- 03 Novpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 sights in South Asia
Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan
The next installment of our series of posts about the absolute top ten sights on each continent will probably offend geography purists, but given the sheer size of the Asian continent, coming up with only 10 attractions is a difficult task. So instead, this post will present the best sights in each part of Asia.
South Asia is still a pretty big place, and there are far more interesting attractions beyond those that made the list. So, in no particular order, here are the tourist destinations that should feature on anyone’s list of things to see in South Asia. …
- 14 Septylerd in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Singapore City Guide
If you want to boast that you managed to visit an entire country in only a week or so, you should go and visit Singapore. Actually, there are several reasons why anyone would want to visit Singapore. It is a city-state, granted, so it lacks much of the geographic diversity inherent to other countries, but its culturally diversity can easily compete with any other country on the planet.Singapore is a neon city mixed with healthy doses of Chinese, Indonesian, Indian and Malay influences, a city that never sleeps, which has been jokingly described as the only shopping mall in the world with a seat in the UN. …
- 27 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Where to party in Bangkok
Bangkok has some amazing cultural attractions for the intrepid tourist: the Old City is full of palaces, temples and museums, and you’ll never be bored for a second during the day. But at night, when the ‘traditional’ attractions are closed, what can one do in the city? Well, plenty, seeing as Bangkok is probably the most cosmopolitan city in South Asia, and maybe even beyond. Not only is Bangkok the country’s political, cultural and economic centre, but also the place where you will find the most nightclubs, bars and pubs in Thailand. …
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