Koh Samui (also spelled “Ko Samui” or sometimes simply referred to as Samui) is one of Thailand’s most popular island destinations. Samui offers up pristine beaches and a sparkling marine national park; a huge variety of luxury and 5-star resorts and villas; wellness retreats; elephant sanctuaries; and stunning temples. Because of its compact size it…
Visit this tiny island in Taiwan for a chance to swim alongside huge sea turtles – read on for everything you need to know about planning a day trip to Xiaoliuqiu off the coast of Kaohsiung. Xiaoliuqiu is Taiwan’s only offshore coral reef island, located a short 25-30 minute ferry ride from Donggang port near…
The riverside city of Kaohsiung (pronounced “Gao Shong“) is located in southern Taiwan, just a short high speed train ride away from Taipei. Though it has its own international airport, Kaohsiung is often overlooked and sees just a fraction of tourists when compared to the glitzy capital city. Kaohsiung is a sprawling city offering quiet…
Planning on applying for a tourist visa for Sri Lanka? Here is what you need to know. There have been many, many changes with the Sri Lanka e-visa process over the past few months – so many, in fact, that they made my head spin. And if you’ve landed on this page I imagine they…
While Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County is very well known by Taiwanese people as a top beach vacation destination, it is not exactly on the international radar. Those in the know will tell you to add Kenting to your Taiwan itinerary – here is my Kenting travel guide to help you plan…