Category: Asia
Scuba Diving in Tioman Island (Malaysia)
Tioman Island is one of the most popular scuba diving destination in Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia). Here, we explore some of the things you need to know about this wonderful tropical island and a brief write-up on our Sept-2016 weekend scuba diving trip to this gem. Related posts: PADI Open Water Course (Tioman Island,…
Must See Places in Da Nang and Hoi An (Central Vietnam)
Anyone whom had the experience of planning for a trip would surely agree that it is both time-consuming and backbreaking. How great it would have been if someone else (whom had actually visited the place) shared his/her travel itinerary and tips with us? Here at Balukoo Travel Blog, we share your passion in travelling. That is…
GPSmyCity: Self-Guided City Walk App
GPSmyCity – The Self-Guided City Walk app that lets you be your own tour guide! Anyone whom had planned for a holiday to a new city knows the drill; the pain of doing time-consuming online research for the perfect itinerary, the hassle of pinning all selected sights on their mapping app, deciding which local network…
Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan (11-Days of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone)
-Looking for itinerary for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hakone? (i.e. free & easy itinerary for Japan) -Planning for a free & easy trip to Japan, but don’t know where/how to start? -Want to discover the best of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hakone, but not sure how to best squeeze them all into a compact 11-days free…
Central Vietnam VLOG (Apr-2016)
VLOG of our Apr-2016 6-days trip to Central Vietnam (Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An). Related posts: Best of Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: 6 Days Itinerary Places to see in Hanoi, Vietnam Guide to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Best of Central Vietnam: 4-Days Itinerary 6 Must-See Places in Da Nang (Central…
HuangLongXi Ancient Town (黄龙溪镇) (Chengdu)
HuangLongXi Ancient Town (黄龙溪镇) HuangLongXi Ancient Town (黄龙溪镇) is one of the Top Ten ancient towns in China. Located ~50 km south of Chengdu (Sichuan Province). With a history stretching over 1700 years, its well-preserved buildings and cobbled street makes it a popular scenic destination for visitors and filmmakers alike. A number of the current buildings are historical civilian…
Must See Places in Hue (Central Vietnam)
Situated at the geographic mid-point of Vietnam is the historical and mesmerizing city of Hue. Established as the imperial capital of Vietnam in 1802 under the Nguyễn Dynasty, it remained the country’s political, cultural and religious hub for nine dynasties until 1945. Such is its historical importance; Hue’s imperial citadel, royal tombs and temples are…
Scuba Diving in Miri and Niah National Park (Sarawak, Malaysia)
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 hill (Canada Hill) in Miri. This oil well (known locally as “The Grand Old Lady”)…
Things to do in Bario (Borneo Highlands, Sarawak, Malaysia)
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 located in a plateau (1000m above sea level) in the Malaysian Borneo highlands close to…
2016 Full Solar Eclipse Special
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. We (Balukoo Travel) were able to view the eclipse from a vantage point in the…
Places to visit in Chengdu (Sichuan, China)
Also referred to as the “Country of Heaven”, Chengdu is a major city in Western China and the provincial capital of Sichuan province. Home to a population of ~11million, it is located west of the Sichuan basin in southwestern China. Due to a combination of futile soil, good climate and the innovative Dujiangyan Irrigation System (256BC), Chengdu has long been very agriculturally productive. For…
The Bund, Shanghai
The Bund is probably Shanghai’s most popular tourist destination. Its row of historical buildings lined the western bank of Huangpu River, opposite the downtown area of Pudong. Architecturally fascinating, these buildings and the waterfront area have long been the undisputed symbol of Shanghai. [spacer height=”20″] “The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining…
