Consisting of 7,107 islands located in the tropical zone, the Philippines has an abundance of beautiful beaches to explore. While some may boast white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, others are a little more rugged and remote. As a result, not all beaches are created equal, and some stand out above the rest. With that … Continue reading “10 Best Beaches in the Philippines”
Category: South East Asia
10 Most Famous Festivals in the Philippines
Island nation of the Philippines has a long and rich history. The best way to experience it is through participation in festival which take the old traditions and demonstrate them to the modern world in the most spectacular manner imaginable. Here’s a list of 10 most famous festivals in the Philippines which introduces the best … Continue reading “10 Most Famous Festivals in the Philippines”
Insein Prison in Rangoon, Myanmar
In a strangely morbid irony, the name of Myanmar‘s notorious Insein Prison is pronounced in the same way we would pronounce “Insane Prison“. And as if this game of words was not enough, the pronunciation of the prison’s name is more than fitting. The Insein Prison gained its notoriety after one of their rumoured inmates … Continue reading “Insein Prison in Rangoon, Myanmar”
Bat Caves of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
As dusk falls upon eastern Thailand and daylight starts to shimmer away, clouds of innumerable bats start to fill the skies over Khao Yai National Park. Thousands upon thousands of bats emerge from the caves to feed on small insects, making it look as though a giant shadow from the middle of the earth arose … Continue reading “Bat Caves of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand”