Tag: GPSmyCity
Places to see in Hanoi, Vietnam
In this blog, we’ll help you to understand more about the Vietnamese capital and what are the places to see in Hanoi for your next visit! The charming city of Hanoi From as early as the 11th century, Hanoi has been the political center stage of Vietnam. The city, located on the western bank…
Central Vietnam Itinerary (Best of Central Vietnam in 4-Days)
For those planning on a visit, we’ve designed a Central Vietnam itinerary (4-days) that will enable you to explore the best that this region has to offer. How do we know this is the perfect itinerary? Simply because this is the actual schedule of our Apr-2016 Central Vietnam trip! Trust us. We wouldn’t have written…
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…
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”)…
Top Places to visit in Gold Coast for families with kids
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 Coast for families with these little gems in tow. [spacer height=”20″] Advertisements Gold Coast: Australia’s…
Attractions around Reykjavik, Iceland
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 20-25 million years ago by volcanic eruptions and shaped by massive glaciers, Iceland is aptly…
Explore Central Helsinki in 4 hours
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! Finland’s largest city Helsinki is Finland’s largest city and its capital; the latter a title…
Lake Tahoe in pictures, California/Nevada (Sept-2014)
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. Located right on the border between California and Nevada; the western half of Lake Tahoe…
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…
