Nestled in the Himalayas between China and India, Bhutan is one of the world’s most exotic travel destinations. With a population of approximately 800,000, Bhutan is known for its unique blend of tradition and untouched nature. One of the most intriguing aspects? This country operates without traffic signals. In Thimphu, the capital city, a lone…

I am delighted to invite you on a virtual journey through Singapore and Malaysia. Let me guide you through these fascinating destinations where modernity and tradition meet to offer unique experiences.   Singapore: The Brilliance of Modernity Singapore, as most know, is a very modern and wealthy city. Given its outstanding airport, excellent airport hotel,…

There are many great and wonderful places to see and visit in Vietnam. We will continue to bring you some of those. And then we will take a somewhat strange detour and leave Vietnam, possibly pass through Malaysia or Singapore and find ourselves in Medan, Sumatra.     Sapa is one of the great Vietnam…

Firstly, I am pleased to share you ‘New Visa Rules’ announced to boost tourism. In a boost for Vietnam tourism, the National Assembly approved a plan to extend tourist e-visa validity from 30 to 90 days. The new rules will also allow visitors multiple entries. This visa extension will take effect on August 15. For…

Saigon and Hanoi and Danang are large cities with excellent food. It is a big part of visiting the three largest cities in Vietnam. However, some of the other cities in Vietnam also offer excellent culinary fare and often the best foods are the local specialties. This newsletter will look at the cuisine in Da…

There are many great and wonderful places to see and visit in Vietnam. We will continue to bring you some of those. However, there are some other countries in Southeast Asia. Cambodia is the focal point of this newsletter. Cambodia shares a border with Vietnam and that would be one way to travel there but…

If you travel to and through Asia, there is a good chance you will find yourself at the Kuala Lumpur airport (KLIA). It is a fantastic airport that services a large, thriving, and somewhat interesting city known simply as KL and a very friendly, welcoming, and interesting country: Malaysia. If you find yourself landing at…

Featuring the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia is a fascinating and diverse tourism destination. Currently, it is ravaged by Covid but let’s look at the past and hopefully a much better future. Jakarta and Bali are the most well-known places and while the first mentioned does not require much time, the latter is…

Thailand, we love you. When hearing the name, you think about the tuktuks, golden temples, and the delicious cuisine. Forget about all existing clichés. Thailand has so many more things to offer than you can think of at first sight. Let us convince you that this marvelous country should be on your bucketlist. To visit…