Malaysia’s Haunted Mansion

Malaysia’s Haunted Mansion

Images: Pixabay / Tourism Perak MALAYSIA The Haunted Scottish Mansion   Kellie’s Castle in Perak’s Batu Gajah near Ipoh is shrouded in mystery – it’s believed to be haunted, and to contain secret tunnels and hidden rooms. At the tender age of 21, young Scotsman,...
Cambodia – Happy New Year!

Cambodia – Happy New Year!

CAMBODIA Happy New Year! Cambodia has just celebrated the Khmer New Year (14 – 16 April), one of the most important celebrations in the country. It’s also called Choul Chnam Thmey, and is the traditional celebration of the solar New Year.  Ninety-five...
Uzbekistan – Legendary Registan Square

Uzbekistan – Legendary Registan Square

UZBEKISTAN Legendary Registan Square   Legend says that from the 15th to the 19th century, public executions took place on Registan Square in Samarkand. The ground was covered with sand to absorb the blood, and hence the area was named Registan, which means...
Singapore – UNESCO-listed Street Food

Singapore – UNESCO-listed Street Food

SINGAPORE UNESCO-listed Street Food   Singapore’s Hawker Culture has been officially added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In addition, many have earned the coveted Michelin-star recognition. These stalls make...
Thailand – Ayurveda Harmony

Thailand – Ayurveda Harmony

THAILAND Ayurveda Harmony   Ayurveda is the oldest healthcare system in the world. It is not only a system of healing, but an entire way of life that aims to bring about the perfect balance of your personality – body, mind and spirit.  Mangosteen Ayurveda &...
Phuket – Sky-high Dining

Phuket – Sky-high Dining

THAILAND Sky-high Dining in Phuket   Talung Thai restaurant at Paresa Resort has been featured by Haute Grandeur Global Awards in the March issue.  Paresa’s signature restaurant offers diners something special, with breathtaking views from its clifftop setting...