Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui, temples and shrines in Chiang Mai, and the Grand Palace in Bangkok are well known Thai tourist spots. Bangkok shopping and Bangkok nightlife are famous, and Bangkok, restaurants serve great Thai food.
Imposing Sand Castles Line a Beach in Northern Taiwan
Ecotourism Twenty-four sand sculptors from 12 countries have constructed 80 imposing sand castles along a three kilometer stretch of beach in Northern Taiwan, which is short train ride from downtown Taipei. Now in its ninth year, the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival on Fulong Beach attracted more than 300,000 attendees in 2015. How many …
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Top 10 Spots to Watch Migrating Whales in New South Wales
Whale watching season runs from May to November in New South Wales, Australia, wtih more than 20,000 whales migrating past a 2,000 kilometre stretch of coastline between Tweed and Eden, attracting 237,000 tourists,
Where to Stay in Japan to View Cherry Blossoms
With the exception of Okinawa, cherry blossoms start blooming in Japan from late March to early May, and the peak viewing period is usually one week after the cherry blossoms start to bloom. Hotel recommendations.
United States: California Sea Lions ‘Occupy’ Exclusive Marina in San Francisco Bay
California sea lions occupied an exclusive marina on the waterfront in San Francisco more than 25 years ago, forcing boat owners from their berths, and they’ve been noisily calling the place home ever since.
Christmas Island: 50 Million Crabs March to the Sea in World’s Largest Migration
A dependency of Australia, Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean. Every year, 50 million crabs migrate across the island to spawn in the sea in which is thought to be the world's largest migration.
Bali: Taking a Dip in a Holy Swimming Pool Built for Balinese Royalty
Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the last King of Karangasem to enhance an already holy place while providing a spot for contemplation and enjoyment – not just for himself and his family, but also for his subjects.
Travel Alert: Is Bali’s Mount Agung About to Erupt?
Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School in a village in East Bali serves authentic Balinese cuisine and offers views of a volcano across the rice paddies. Open for lunch only, but dinners and special events can be arranged.
Bali: 700 Year Old Village Keeps Culture Alive While Welcoming Tourists
Tenganan Village is home to the Bali Aga, descendants of the original pre-Hindu inhabitants of the Island of the Gods. Most of the Bali Aga reside in the regency of Karangasem on the island’s Eastern tip.
Bali: Shopping at a Local Market for Fresh Produce for Lunch at a Balinese Restaurant
The Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School is located in a sleepy village at the foot of Mount Agung in Eastern Bali. Every morning, the Executive Chef and a Helper shop for fresh produce at the nearest market town.