A Thai Buddhist monk gives water to a tiger from a bottle at the “Tiger Temple” in Saiyok district in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand. Sakchai Lalit / Associated Press Wildlife officials in Thailand on Monday began removing some…
SRI LANKA is known by a lot of names — Ceylon, the Teardrop of India and the Resplendent Isle — but nowhere is its beauty more prevalent than in the rolling hills of the central highlands.And of course, if you’ve…
HAWAII has something for everyone – cultural and historical attractions for the whole family, romantic nooks on the beach for couples, technicolor coral reefs and hiking for adventure seekers, as well as lively entertainment precincts for younger crowds.Waikiki has the…
HONOLULU – one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the world – is the vibrant capital of the state of Hawaii. At its heart is Waikiki, a lively tourist district and a beachfront neighborhood on the south shore of…
AUSTRALIA’S capital city of Canberra may not have Melbourne’s hip cafés or Sydney’s coastal vibe, but it’s quickly and surely becoming a popular tourist destination for families with kids who want the complete Australian experience.National Gallery of AustraliaCanberra is home…
CANBERRA is greatly overlooked as a tourist destination in Australia. The city isn’t marketed the same way Melbourne is as an artsy charm, or Sydney is as a fast-paced coastal hub. Australia’s capital city is quickly and surely emerging as…
TASMANIA, the isolated island state off Australia’s south coast, is known for its vast, rugged wilderness and unending nature trails.If planning a trip to Tasmania – or ‘Tassie’, as it’s affectionately known – it’s best to put up in a…
TASMANIA is something of a mystery in Australia. Despite boasting some of the country’s most scenic natural landscapes it’s too often overlooked, with Sydney and Melbourne hogging the spotlight. Perfectly situated only minutes from the Launceston CBD is one of…
THAILAND’S notorious Tiger Temple will lose all 137 of its remaining big cats as officials set about relocating them, a move celebrated by animal rights groups and campaigners who have been vying for the animals’ removal for years.Over a thousand…
KATA ROCKS in Phuket might just well be the most luxurious beach resort in all of Thailand, pulling in a slew of trendy and glamorous bloggers, celebrities and models, most of whom are “Instafamous”.The six-star resort, which reportedly cost US$100…
