Philippines: Mt Pinatubo all but buried this church!
In 1991 Mt Pinatubo erupted burying this church under 6 metres of mud. Here is how the local community have remedied the situation…
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Philippines: visiting the Silicon Valley for social entrepreneurs
A visit to GK Enchanted Farm, the Silicon Valley for Social Entrepreneurship in the Philippines blew me away!
Five cool hotels to stalk celebrities
If you fancy rubbing shoulders at the breakfast buffet with Brad and Angelina or take a dip in the infinity pool with Orlando Bloom, here are 5 hotels to check out…
Luxury river cruising comes to Asia
If backpacking through India, Vietnam, Cambodia or Myanmar is too rough and ready for you, then these brand new luxury river boats oughta do it. Check out these fab itineraries launching in 2014…
The best beaches in Asia
Check out my picks for secluded beaches, surf beaches and family fun beaches in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia…
Mega shopping carnival in KL!
I rate Kuala Lumpur as possibly the best city in Asia for shoes, gadgets, jewellery, luggage… But this annual carnival means up to 75% off!
Agonising foot massage in Hong Kong!
It hurts but your feet are the windows to the rest of your body, or so these masseurs in Hong Kong had me believe. Read on to see where your “issues” are…
What power adapters do I need for travelling?
If you need to know which travel plug you need to pack, this post has you covered!
Playing chess like a local in Bintan
When travelling this mortal coil to soak up the wonders of different countries and experience new cultures, it’s not often you get to truly sit down and hang with the locals. In Bintan I got that chance and it was hilarious.
Laos: Beware the snake-infused whiskey
A cautionary tale about mixing whiskey with cameras and squat toilets…
7 simple shopping tips in Chatuchak Market
If trawling through 9000 stalls in Bangkok is your idea of fun, then you’ll LOVE this market!