Southeast Asian eco-tourism: Ethical or not?
SOMETIMES environmentally minded or “ethical” tourists, as they are sometimes known, have to ask themselves difficult questions. Questions that ordinary sun-seekers aren’t aware of, or perhaps even...
View ArticlePhilippines: 1,000-year-old village unearthed
History has been revealed at the site of a future eco-tourism park in Quezon province, Philippines. Those interested in mixing up a bit of nature-oriented travel with a trip back in time may want to...
View ArticleDestination: Bohol Island, Philippines
WHEN doing the Southeast Asia travel circuit, people often tend to focus on a very specific area of the region: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, with the occasional jaunt to Malaysia or Indonesia...
View ArticleBohol Beach Club: a taste of paradise on Panglao Island
The Bohol Beach Club occupies 65 hectares of beachfront property on the diving and watersports haven of Panglao Island. Its size, accommodations, and the range of its facilities ensure that couples,...
View ArticleThe Coral Triangle: An underwater Amazon
YOU know how it is: you’ve been everywhere. You’ve hacked your way through dense rainforest, climbed cloudy peaks, combed beaches and traversed sun-baked deserts. You’ve even slept on a slab of ice in...
View Article5 Asian beaches to visit in 2013
THERE’S never a wrong time to take a beach vacation and TripAdvisor’s recently released list of the top 25 beaches in the world has gotten this writer creating her own wish-list of getaways for the...
View ArticleEco-tourism hotspot: Palawan, Philippines
Tubbataha Reef, pic: Pedro Borla (Flickr CC) GOVERNMENT agencies in the Philippines are teaming up with NGOs to promote natural treasures in an effort to develop eco-tourism in the Southeast Asian...
View ArticleGetting lost in Intramuros, Manila’s walled city
TRAVELERS don’t often think of Manila, the Philippines’ capital, as a destination unto itself. One is generally content with flying into the “world’s worst airport” (as Manila’s Ninoy Aquino...
View Article5 places to see endangered species in Asia
MAY 18th was Endangered Species Day. Did you miss it? So did I. In my defense, I was traveling all day and creating greenhouse gas emissions. For this I apologize to all the endangered species...
View Article5 great places to retire in Asia
THE idea of moving across the world to retire may sound counter-intuitive to some – after all, isn’t that the time you get to enjoy at home with family without the distractions and stresses of work?...
View ArticleBohol – Philippines’ prime eco-tourism spot
BOHOL province in the Philippines encompasses the main island of Bohol plus 75 surrounding islands. These many islands with their white sand beaches, coves, excellent diving spots and lush tropical...
View ArticleDiscovering the Philippines’ enchanting Coron Islands
TO say the Coron Islands in northern Palawan are paradise is almost an understatement – they are simply magical and enchanting. The crystal clear waters are so inviting you will want to jump in, even...
View ArticleVigan: 5 authentic experiences from an age past
IMAGINE sitting in a horse and cart being clopped slowly through cobbled streets. Old wagon wheels line the paved walkways with white washed houses leaning heavily above them into the street. Dogs...
View Article5 of the best places in Asia for a romantic getaway
THOUGH places like France and Italy are often lauded as ideal for romantic getaways, Asia is no slouch in the romance department either. From white sand beaches to rivers dotted with karst peaks to...
View ArticleFantastic destinations to consider in 2014
EVEN if you’ve been almost everywhere in Asia, there is always more to see and hidden gems to discover. From China to India, Australia and New Zealand, this list could take you to a riverside town, a...
View ArticleTop travel moments of 2013
FROM the anniversary of the Everest climb to airways that charge per weight, the release of films that put tourism on the map and lots of travel awards, 2013 has brought a range of tourism experiences...
View Article5 most idyllic island hops in the Philippines
THE huge archipelago of the Philippines has 7, 107 islands for you to dive, snorkel, pitch a tent, be a beach bum, get a sun tan and wallow in aquamarine waters. But with so many islands where to...
View Article5 amazing Asian wedding destinations
PLANNING a wedding can be the most exciting time of your life – or the most exhausting. Choosing the flower arrangements, the food, the music and deciding on a place to honeymoon may thrill some, but...
View ArticleEco-tourism hotspot: Palawan, Philippines
Tubbataha Reef, pic: Pedro Borla (Flickr CC) GOVERNMENT agencies in the Philippines are teaming up with NGOs to promote natural treasures in an effort to develop eco-tourism in the Southeast Asian...
View ArticleAsia-Pacific’s great natural spots for swimming
TRIPADVISOR has a list of natural pools of note in the world, and no surprise, several Asia-Pacific spots were on it. This part of the world is known for its beautiful landscapes and majestic hidden...
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