The highly urbanised city on the island of Mindanao nicknamed “King City of the South” is a land of delight for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers. Hagimit falls in Samal Island. Photo from Adobe Stock How To Get There Located 2 hours south from the main capital of Manila, easily get to Francisco Bangoy International... Read More
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Pura Anantha Boga is a sacred forest in Indonesia kept beautifully with sculptures of Mother Mary, Jesus Christ, Goddess of Mercy, Shiva, Ganesha alongside a Muslim surau. In Malaysia, we have streets of harmony with churches, mosques and temples side by side. But did you know in Indonesia, there is a sacred forest site displaying... Read More
Mitigate the effects of climate change with bamboo-made consumer products that are more environmentally friendly and safe for our planet in the long run. Ride in the current wave of sustainability to reduce plastic usage in our daily lives. Plastic is extensively used everywhere and the non-biodegradable material is damaging to the planet. When thrown... Read More
A walk to the sidelines of urban Hong Kong is an absolute wonder for one to uncover its lesser-known coastal treasures on the island. Repulse Bay Beach. Photo from Hong Kong Tourism Board Why pack your swimming attire for a trip to Hong Kong if you are only going to use it at the hotel’s... Read More
Ever wondered what will life be without smartphones and computers? At the dinner table, parents frown when children play with their phones. And the busy executives work with their tablet while on the move. In short, we have become slaves to these devices. But how did human communicate back in the early days? Photo by... Read More
If you’re a fan of historical tourist spots, you might be familiar with Hashima Island, for its story is a bitter one. When the 2012 Bond film “Skyfall” was released, one of the filming locations in particular caught the eyes of viewers. It was battered, decrepit and unsettling. Home to the film’s main antagonist Silva... Read More
Clocking in decades long of experience in the tourism industry has put Mayflower Online Chief Technology Officer Cheah Kwan Cheong among the trailblazers of building some of Asia’s most prominent travel websites. American singer Jon Bon Jovi once said “Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life,... Read More
As a little boy, I used to follow my mother to the Chowrasta Market in Penang. Sometimes, she would bring along her kitchen knives. Not as self-defense against snatch thieves but to visit the knife-sharpening uncle, to get her knives sharpened. Photo from Adobe Stock The Lost Glitter Knife sharpening is a process of making... Read More
Rarely does China’s scenic wonders get to play a role in Hollywood blockbusters. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park however, proves that barriers are meant to be overcome by serving as the landscape inspiration for the biggest box office hit and highest-grossing film of all time–Avatar. Photo from www.avatarmovie.com In the 2009 sci-fi epic, much of the... Read More
The Malay settlement turned coppersmith street is now a cultural mecca and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 88 Armenian pays such tribute to its colourful history. Rodin, Bartholdi, Dunand, Mackenzie, Pearson and Revere are the six luxurious rooms in 88 Armenian. They are also the names of the world’s six most distinguished coppersmiths. ... Read More