Bali is prime biking land. If you didn’t know, the Island of the Gods boasts green rice fields, lush valleys, towering mountains and unique temples. And you can be a part of all that in just one day of cycling. Pedal up and down the terrain of East Bali and be treated to amazing sites that will leave you in awe scores of unforgettable moments. Have you noticed the grand volcano that seems to linger in the skies and following you wherever you go? That’s Mount Agung. That’s where you’ll be biking. Towering over 2500 meters above sea level, Mount Agung is the highest mountain on the island of Bali and the fifth highest in the whole of Indonesia. To the locals, it is more than just a volcano. This is a highly spiritual place because ... read more

Come to Laos and enjoy its spectrum of attributes that make this landlocked country one of Southeast Asia's most unique. Ranging from its cultural treasures, tropical natural scenery, hilltribe settlements and of course, its laid back attitude and ambiance, the country will surely grow on you. Get ready for Laos and prepare yourself for a spiritual, enlightening and wonderful journey. This enlightening experience starts in the Shangri La of the Mekong Valley, Luang Prabang. The UNESCO Heritage town’s appeal lies in its mass amounts of golden roofed temples set in an environment of tree-lines streets and faded colonial structures. In addition to these temples, you’ll learn about the town’s heritage at The former Royal Palace, now the National Museum and at the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center where you will learn more about local hilltribes. Luang ... read more

Nothing evokes the character and essence of Laos like the cultural capital of Luang Prabang, filled with temples, old and new in a tree-lined street environment of a town. To top it off, colonial buildings here and there further add to its character. Did we mention the laid back atmosphere? Perhaps its location by the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers has something to do with that. Walk down the streets of Luang Prabang and be mesmerized by her offerings! The city rose to prominence as the capital of the first Lao kingdom in 1353 until 1975. There was a bit of a down period for the town, but until 1989, when Luang Prabang re-opened its doors to the world, the town rose back to prominence and was eventually declared a Heritage Site by UNESCO. So, what ... read more

Myanmar is full of wonder and intrigue. Here, you have a country that’s rarely visited, offering prime opportunities to explore lands, culture and heritage that is pure Burmese. You can’t beat the golden majesty of Shwedagon in Yangon, or match the endless temples in Bagan or even come close to the calming influence that peaceful Ngapali Beach offers. Or perhaps there is a town to match? Delve deeper into unknown Myanmar and discover the lost city of Mrauk U. It may be lost in time, but it certainly hasn’t been forgotten. The city was once a very important and powerful one, it was in fact the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, Rakhine State (what was called Arakan at the time) in Western Myanmar. Because of its position on the Bay of Bengal, the port settlement ... read more

You can’t go wrong with Phuket. Tropical, inviting beaches, bright blue waters, jungle environment and culture, it’s everything an island escape should have. No wonder it is Thailand’s most visited island (it being connected to the mainland by a bridge does help and make travel to the mainland convenient for some). You too can enjoy a slice of paradise. And if you have a big heart and would like to help out, you can do that too. The 2004 tsunami is still fresh in the minds of many. The devastating wave took the lives of thousands, damaged the livelihood of many more and destroyed the infrastructure of numerous villages. Some are still rebuilding as we speak now. One such village is Ban Talae Nok. You can certainly help speed up their recovery efforts. Let’s get to ... read more