Jao Mae Tub Tim Shrine sits right in the heart of Hua Hin, Thailand. It stands on the waterfront, next to the Hilton Hua Hin Resort Hotel. This bright, colourful Taoist temple draws locals and visitors alike. People come to …
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Yokohama Chinatown is the biggest in Asia and one of the largest in the world. It covers around 10 blocks of streets and laneways. The area sits just 500 meters from Yokohama Harbour. This was the first place foreigners could …
Bangkok has many glittering temples and Buddha statues. But the Biggest Golden Buddha at Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen stands out for its scale and beauty. This huge statue towers 69 meters (226 feet) tall. It is the tallest Buddha in …
If you’re chasing the ultimate panoramic view of the Gold Coast’s golden beaches, endless coastline, and glittering skyline, head straight to SkyPoint Observation Deck on Level 77 of the Q1 Building in Surfers Paradise. At 230 meters above sea level, …
Escape Tokyo’s modern buzz for a day (or weekend) in Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333. Just 1 hour by train southwest of central Tokyo, this coastal town was the seat of the first Shogun, Minamoto …
Tucked right in the heart of Brisbane’s bustling CBD, Burnett Lane is one of the city’s best-kept secrets for street art. This narrow, one-way laneway runs parallel to Queen Street Mall, hidden between the high-end shops and office towers. What …
If you’re a fan of martial arts cinema or just love Hong Kong’s vibrant pop culture history, the Bruce Lee Statue is one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. This larger-than-life bronze sculpture captures the legendary actor in his signature …
Tired of the crowds at Lombok’s famous northern Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air)? Head south for a quieter, equally stunning dive adventure in the Southern Gili Islands (also called Sekotong Gilis). “Gili” means “small island” in the local …
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Staying fit while traveling in Bangkok is easy at the Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 (on Soi 24, Phrom Phong, Sukhumvit). The hotel’s Gymnasium / Fitness Centre at Hyatt Place Soi 24 is a solid, well-equipped space for a 4-star …
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If you’re an avgeek (aviation geek) passing through Bangkok, don’t miss MD-82 Cafe – a real decommissioned McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft turned into a unique cafe. This isn’t a themed restaurant with plastic props; it’s an actual short-haul jet from …