Asia

The now notorious Ko Pha Ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, about halfway between Ko Samui, to the south, and Ko Tao, to the north. Twenty years ago the island received just a tiny trickle of backpackers looking ...

The little island of Koh Lipe is located in the Andaman Sea, about 43.5 miles (70 km) southwest of Thailand and close to the Malaysian border. The island, which is a part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, is renowned for ...

The City of Luxembourg is the capital of the wealthy but small Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, an independent survivor of the Low Countries' turbulent past that somehow escaped being taken over by one of its neighbours - Belgium, France and Germany. ...

As a result of VFS Global's introduction of a fast-track visa-on-arrival facility for Indians, obtaining a visa for Indonesia has become super easy. It has come as a piece of brilliant news for all Indian travelers having Bali or other exotic ...

Colombo is home to Sri Lanka's tallest skyscraper, The Colombo Lotus tower, which is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo. With a height of 356 meters, this tower is the tallest in South ...

Located in central Bali, Ubud has changed from an artists' colony and backpackers' hideaway in a sleepy backwater to a sophisticated town with fantastic museums, traditional mansions and stunning architecture and is Bali's centre for fine arts, crafts, dance and music, ...

In the Kandy Valley, nestling among the tea plantations slothing the surrounding hills in central Sri Lanka lies the sacred city of Kandy. Although the capital, Colombo, remains the prime commercial centre, Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka with ...

With the Ionian sea at its western extreme and the Greek border to the south, Butrint National Park is a remarkable area in southwestern Albania. Not only does it contain a unique wetland ecosystem and a wealth of diverse habitats, but ...

This expansive set of islands is scattered off Nadi Bay on Viti Levu's west coast. There are about 20 islands, but be careful which one you choose - some are completely covered at high tide. The Mamanuca Islands are ...

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and it's a wonderful place to visit. Hanoi is a vibrant city, with an incredible array of things to do and see. Whether you're looking for an exciting night out, or a quiet afternoon spent ...

Flanked by the Arabian Sea and the western ghats on the southwestern coast of Indi, Kochi is a lovely seaside city and the ideal starting point for a tour of Kerala. The culture and architecture of this Indian gem have been ...

A group of 74 islands lying off the coast of Queensland, Australia, between Townsville and Mackay, the Whitsunday Islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef and one of Australia's most popular destinations attracting over half a million visitors each year. ...