Five Best - Tropical Life

Feb252015 by olaf1 Comment

Luang Prabang, Laos

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Luang Prabang is the former capital city of Laos situated in north central region of the country and considered one of the Southeast Asia’s most interesting destinations. This small UNESCO World Heritage City has a charm of its own as it sits peacefully beneath a temple-topped hill at the confluence of Mekong and Khan Rivers. This is the city of Buddhist temples and monasteries, a happy bustle of locals about their business, charming French colonial buildings and local timber Lao structures. The most visited temple here is Wat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Golden City. This temple includes a monastery and is an important monument to Laos’s religious spirit, royalty and art. Luang Prabang is of gentle appeal to visitors and every morning here hundreds of monks from the monasteries walk thro...

Feb242015 by olafNo Comments

Bangkok, Thailand

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Despite the plough of rush-hour traffic, eager development construction and the hustle and bustle of its busy population, Bangkok is known to its residents as ‘Krung Thep’ or the ‘City of Angles’ and has a amazing rich history, an impressive record for honouring its cultural traditions and a serious approach to the conservation of its historical and religious sites. Thailand is the only country in SE Asia that has never been colonized by a foreign power and as such its history is its own. The Historical records of Bangkok start in the early fifteenth century when because of its strategic location near the Lower Chao Phraya River the site was developed as a trading post serving the greater region. Without any significant interest from Europe the port slowly grew in size. It was in 1782 whe...

Feb112015 by olafNo Comments

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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The city of art and culture, Yogyakarta is the capitol of the Yogyakarta Special Region in Java. Here education, fine art, music, drama, ballet and poetry flourish along with ancient architectural sites and historical buildings. Of the most visited of all the sites here is the 9th century Borobudur, the largest Mahanyana Buddhist Temple in the world. Built by King Samaratungga of the Wangsa Dynasty in 824 AD this shrine has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Toped by three circular platforms the temple contains 2,600 relief panels and around 500 Buddha statues. This edifice to the dynasty lies between the Sumbing and iconic Merapi volcanoes and it is recommended to reach the top at sunrise for a breath-taking visual. Yogyakarta is also the home of the Keraton, the regions roy...

Jan22015 by olaf3 Comments

Palawan, Philippines

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Some of the world’s most spectacular under scenery lies here in protected areas where unique marine life can be found. Palawan is surrounded by a sea of small islands and tripping through these presents an exotic range of individual characteristics along with some remarkable scenery. An island of note here is Pamalican where pristine forests reach down to white sandy beaches and the azure of a tranquil ocean.

Dec162014 by olaf2 Comments

Nha Trang, Vietnam

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Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most important tourist hubs and has become well known among international tourists for its all year round, gentle tropical temperatures coupled with all one expects from beaches, clear waters and dramatic sunsets.

Dec162014 by olaf5 Comments

Langkawi, Malaysia

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Situated on the Andaman Sea border with Thailand, Langkawi Island offers a full range of tourist attractions from luxury resorts to affordable accommodation, charming beaches, marinas, scenic highlands and a duty free port.