While on a vacation in Thailand not so long ago, a group of tourists discovered that the most beautiful view of the full moon can be found on the island of Koh Phangan. In honor of the moon, they had a small gathering on the beach. The party gained popularity through word of mouth and [...]
Some well informed people say that there is no cuisine like French cuisine, other say the same about Chinese one. I belong to the best informed people: the best cuisine is Thai. There is an astonishing mix of cultures on Phuket, Chinese tastes mix with Thai, European with Malay, and Hindu with Sea Gypsies, a [...]
The tropical island of Bali, Indonesia has experienced a real growth surge in the last 10 years or so. If you came in the 1990s or earlier, you might not even recognize the south end of the island near the international airport. In areas like Kuta, Seminyak and Legian tourism has become major industry, with [...]
Like many tourist destinations, Bali, Indonesia has changed dramatically in the last few decades as it has grown from a remote, though exotic, travelers’ destination into a major international Southeast Asian tourist hub. Commercial development on this scale transforms the local economy, but unfortunately for some tourists the busier parts of Bali are not what [...]