Tipped to be one of the most breathtaking corners of Koh Samui, a growing number of tourists from around the world are discovering the irresistible charm of tranquil Bophut Beach and the Fisherman’s Village. Ideally nestled between Big Buddha beach and Maenam Bophut beach is a decidedly chic beach resort with fantastic entertainment options and activities for all ages and origins...
The Bukit Brown Cemetery, also known to the locals as Coffee Hill or Kopi Sua, was a public cemetery that is located in Singapore. The burial grounds were named after George Henry Brown, a trader, ship owner and broker and the original owner of the land. The land was purchased from him by members of the Ong clan, who planned on using it as a cemetery and thus the Seh Ong Cemetery was established in 1872...
The Singapore Turf Club was opened in 1842, and was originally called the Singapore Sporting Club. The club adopted its current name in 1924 in a bid to better clarify its purpose. It is currently the country’s sole horse racing club, and is one of the members of the Malayan Racing Association which regulates and oversees the Perak, Penang and Selangor turf clubs that are in Malaysia...
Singapore was founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. From humble beginnings the country has grown to become one of the most prosperous countries in the world. The ultra-modern cityscape borders on the futuristic and the local infrastructure rank amongst the best in the world. It is hard to believe that just a few decades ago Singapore was just a tiny port town...
Koh Talu is a private island located a fifteen minute boat ride from the coast of Bangsaphan, a town in the south of Hua Hin province. The beaches of Koh Talu are covered in green palm trees and are truly beautiful, but it is the island's shallow reef that stands out as its speciality. The reef consists of different forms of coral, including Mushroom Coral, Staghorn Coral, and Branching Pore Coral, and plays host to a vibrant aquatic life...
Though Nashik was not an area traditionally known for the production of wines, it has fast become the largest grape-growing region in India. An ideal place to visit for wine connoisseurs and those interested in embarking on a wine tour, Nashik is home to the Sula vineyards which are one of the region’s most popular vineries...
Feel the tranquility of Buddhism as practiced by their devoted Buddhist monks in the Wat Huay Mongkol temple, one of Thailand’s most spiritual attractions. It features the largest statue of the legendary Thai monk, Luang Phor Thuad, who was known for his divine enlightenment and his remarkable abilities to perform a number of miracles...
The Phu Chi Fa Forest Park is a lush green reserve located in Thailand's Chiang Rai Province. The park is a part of the Pa Mae Ngao and the Pa Mae Ing National Forest Reserve. The park is roughly 1200 to 1600 metres above sea level and offers stunning vistas of the Doi Pa Monh mountain range, which spreads along the border between Thailand and Laos...
At a time of great turmoil, when people were granted allowance to pray at temples depending entirely upon what race, cast and ethnic background they belonged to, instead of the common faith all people have in God, salvation came in the form of a sage. The community of Billava was suppressed for many years out of tradition by the upper caste of the society who deemed themselves as the untouchables and the lower castes as a worthless minority...
As the longest running book fair in the history of Singapore, The World Book Fair or presently designated as Singapore Book Fair, attracts hundreds of book lovers, businessman, booksellers, publishers and authors from around the world. The name change in 2009 was in line with the products and its immense popularity among Singaporeans...
