Borobudur Sunrise Tour – Little Known Ways To Beat the Crowd

Sunrise over Borobudur, Indonesia is without doubt one of the travel world’s most spectacular experiences. But, how do you get prime-time sunrise viewing, without being surrounded by swarms of other tourists? Located on the Indonesian island of Java, the UNESCO protected Buddhist monument was constructed in the 9th century, and then abandoned in the 14th century after the […]

Mossy Forest, Cameron Highlands Malaysia. Tea Plantations, Valley Views.

Mossy Forest, Cameron Highlands Malaysia. Let me be upfront about this – I’m a city guy, born and bred. Swimming pools, movie stars. The thing is, Cameron Highlands is countryside. I’m out of my element here. Nope. Not a country boy. So, here goes nothing: a stunning mountainous plateau in the heart of the Malaysian Peninsula, the Cameron […]

Myanmar Visa? 5 Essential Travel Tips, Before You Get to the Airport.

Myanmar (Burma) is shaping up as one of the hot travel destinations for 2012. Getting a Myanmar Visa is important, but a visa is not the only consideration before you travel to this exotic land. Soon after exiting the airport, you will quickly realise you’re not in Karachi any more. No, really, you’re not even in Kansas, […]

Flowerbud Bungalows Balangan Beach Bali – Paradise on a Budget?

Bali is well and truly one of the most popular travel destinations on earth. The only problem is, it can be a little too popular. However, Balangan Beach will show you a  taste of the old Bali of old. Close enough to where the action is, but far enough away to have one of the most beautiful […]