Asia
Visit Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s gift to the world. Cambodia has long hidden one of the world’s great treasures. Angkor Wat stands side by side with the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China as one of mankind’s greatest achievements.
Siem Reap is the town on the outskirts of the Wat, or temple. It is a [...]
Visit the Taj Mahal, India
The beauty of the Taj Mahal - no other structure in the world provides such an instant image in the mind as the Taj Mahal. Its incredible beauty places it firmly on the top of anyone’s list of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet.
This Indian tribute to love, is admired the world over as a [...]
Highlights of a visit to Vietnam
For the outdoor enthusiast as well as the city lover, Vietnam can’t be beaten for a travel destination. The 3444 kilometers of coast offer a picturesque treat for a vacationer looking for something a little bit different on their next vacation. The area has had more than its share of war and strife but is [...]
Manali, hill town in India
Manali is a hill town and resort in the low Himalayas to the north of Delhi, in the region of Himachal Pradesh. Many Tibetan refugees live in the town and region.
The town is popular with visitors to India because of its scenic beauty, relatively easy access, and its altitude - which allows an escape to cooler [...]
Visit the Hagia Sophia, Turkey
The Turkish Byzantine cathedral and Christian church, Hagia Sophia sometimes known as Aya Sofya, in Istanbul is the latest in a line of places of worship to be built on the site. Constantine the Great planned the construction of the church of the Divine Wisdom; it was actually built by his son, between the years [...]
Visit the Great Wall of China
Along the Great Wall of China. When viewed from space the Great Wall of China appears like a Chinese dragon winding its way across the mountain tops. The Chinese named it “Wan Li Chang Cheng” which translates as ‘Wall of 5000km’. It begins in the famous Shanhai Pass and runs its length to Lop Nur [...]
Goa beaches
Goa, India is known for its beautiful beaches. In fact, there was a time when tourists from outside used to travel to India only to spend some time on these beaches. And they still continue to maintain that charm, attracting people from both outside and inside.
Goa boasts 85 kilometres of splendid beaches running into sparkling [...]
Visit Melaka, Malaysia
There are simply far too many things to see and do in Melaka. It depends much on what the traveller is looking for. If this is your first trip to Melaka, it would be important to bear in mind that Melaka is famous for its past history from the days of the Melaka Sultanate dating [...]
Resorts and hotels in Melaka
As Melaka, Malaysia is an important holiday destination in Malaysia, it is not surprising that accommodation is easily obtained there. Hotels range from the rustic budget travellers’ inns to 5-star international chain of hotels. Choose your pick. Below are some of the well-known and better run hotels.
Holiday Inn
The latest addition to a long list of [...]
How to get to Melaka
Malaysia has an extensive and high quality transportation system and it is no wonder that it is easy to make your way to Melaka. Visitors have a choice of travelling by air, road or rail and even through some cruise ships.
The most common mode of entry into Melaka is by road. Melaka is served by [...]
Eating out in Melaka, Malaysia
A trip to Melaka would be wasted if you do not savour the local specialities. With a melting pot culture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch and English influence, it is no wonder that the food in Melaka makes people keep coming back for more. The clever fusion of spices and ingredients used by the [...]