This Dragon Bridge in Danang breathes fire and water – in the evening. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it in action. I walked the bridge a couple of times in my two-week stay there but I didn’t know about the evening show – until my last night there. Yep, I missed
My 10 Best Travel Photos
Your 10 best travel photos – that’s the challenge I have accepted from a friend and fellow wanderer. In this time of coronavirus (aka COVID-19), people have created and answered to various challenges to entertain themselves and others on Facebook. I’ve been challenged to many of these, but I ignored
What Should You Do If You’re Stranded Abroad?
What Should You Do If You're Stranded Abroad?
Hanoi Skyline from Lotte Tower
Hanoi skyline from Lotte Tower was not I expected. From up there, the city seems so calm and organized. There are no traces of the chaotic life on the streets of Hanoi. If there’s one thing that’s consistent with the city’s skyline, it’s the pollution. A friend of mine said
Expressionz Hotel Has a Sky Pool With Amazing Views of Kuala Lumpur
The Expressionz Hotel Kuala Lumpur has a Sky Pool With amazing views of Kuala Lumpur. It’s not even that far to the center of KL but twenty-eight minutes walk. The selling point of this hotel is, I think, the infinity pool that graced the Instagram pages of influencers and wannabes.
Masjid Jamek Mosque is a Wonderful Refuge from the Busy City
Masjid Jamek Mosque is a wonderful refuge from the topsy-turvy streets of Kuala Lumpur. The traffic outside this Islamic place of worship can be unbearable, but once you’re inside, the chaos seems so far away. Friday Mosque, as the locals call it, is right in the heart of the city.
Is Arab Street the Most Colorful Neighborhood in Singapore?
Is Arab street the most colorful neighborhood in Singapore? For me, I think it is. I went there once during my trip – and boy – the street is as colorful as the rainbow! It brought me back to the times I was in the souqs (markets) in Marrakech, Fez,
Hard Times for USA Tourism as Hotel Rates Drop
The past few months have not been the best as far as the tourism industry is concerned. This is of course mainly due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Many hotels have started to cut room rates and reduce staff with a view towards stabilizing the business after falling revenue, canceled
At Botataung Pagoda, You Will Find Buddha’s Hair
Botataung Pagoda in downtown Yangon is one of the many pagodas in the city where you will find a piece of Buddha’s hair. It is this relic that the golden pagoda is known for. According to the history of the pagoda, eight strands of Buddha’s hair arrived here more than
Visiting Old Town Hoi An – Was it Really Worth the Hype?
Visiting Old Town Hoi An in Vietnam was a disappointing experience for me. And I’d say this early in this post – it’s not worth the hype. My Lonely Planet Guidebook placed this ancient town on the top of the list of places to visit in Vietnam. Pardon me if
