Situated on the northeastern coast of Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo) and near the border of Brunei, Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak. It came to prominence in 1910 when Shell drilled the first oil well in Malaysia on a … Read More
Having visited Bario in Mar-2016, below is the blog of our experiences in this magical town and the things to do in Bario for your visit. Serenity in the Borneo Highlands: Bario Bario is a beautiful and serene town … Read More
Northeast Iceland is one of the most remote parts of the island nation. Its distance from capital Reykjavík (~6 hours drive) naturally precludes time-tied tourist from exploring this region. Nonetheless, for visitors fortunate (and well informed) enough to travel to … Read More
A solar eclipse took place on 9-Mar-2016, with a full eclipse visible from parts of Indonesia and other locations in the Pacific Ocean. Observers in Singapore was able to view a partial eclipse (peaked at 0823hrs local time), where a maximum 87% of the sun was obscured by the moon. … Read More
Those whom have had to travel with kids will surely comprehend that not all tourist attractions are suitable and enjoyable for kids. For this reason, we’ve come up with the following tried-and-tested list of Top Places to visit in Gold … Read More
Southeast Iceland is dominated by the colossal Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest icecap. Towns are far and few in between. Instead, the region is home to some of Iceland’s most spectacular glaciers and ice-filled lagoons. Read on to find out what are the … Read More
A mere 2 hours drive from Reykjavik (capital), Southern Iceland plays host to some of the most dramatic waterfalls, coastlines and glaciers in the country; most within relative proximity of each other. For those with limited time to explore beyond … Read More
This United States Navy DC-3 plane wreck is one of the most unusual sights in Southern Iceland. The plane (with the United States inscription still visible on the fuselage) crashed in Nov-1973 with fortunately no fatalities and had remained on … Read More
This post (Top Attractions in Iceland) is part of our comprehensive blogs on how to plan for an Icelandic Road Trip. To know what are the top attractions in the various regions of Iceland, refer to our relevant blog post/s … Read More
Iceland has long been famed for its raw and dramatic landscape, a dream destination for any avid landscape photographer. Located between Greenland and Norway, the island nation is at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Formed around … Read More
Passing through Helsinki (Finland) and only have a few hours to spare? Stuck in a long and boring transit at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Fret not! Make good use of your time and explore central Helsinki in 4 hours or under! … Read More
At an elevation of 1897m, Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. With mountains surrounding the lake on all sides, it is an extremely popular skiing destination in winter while the mesmerizing lake/mountain scenery captivates visitors all year round. … Read More