Explore Hampi in South India: The Largest Open-Air Museum in the World

Explore Hampi in South India: The Largest Open-Air Museum in the World

Once the capital of a flourishing civilization, Hampi is home to dozens of ancient ruins. Read on for incredible places to see in Hampi! Hampi is widely considered to be the largest open-air museum in the world and was the capital of the flourishing Vijayanagara Empire. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations…

Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary: Rescuing Elephants from Riding Camps and Beyond

Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary: Rescuing Elephants from Riding Camps and Beyond

Looking for an ethical elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui? Read this first if you are thinking about riding elephants in Thailand! As more and more people travel to Thailand for its beaches, food, temples and culture, unfortunately as does the number of people who are unaware of the cruelty involved with riding elephants in Thailand…

Vietnam Travel Guide: Experience Stunning Halong Bay in Style with Aphrodite Cruises

Vietnam Travel Guide: Experience Stunning Halong Bay in Style with Aphrodite Cruises

Set sail on a luxury Halong Bay cruise past towering limestone karsts and open waters. Halong Bay (or Ha Long Bay) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Vietnam. You would have seen hundreds of photos of towering karst pillars surrounded by stunning aquamarine water. The name, “Halong”, means “descending dragon”, and is one…

Vietnam Travel Guide: How to Spend 1 Day in Hanoi

Vietnam Travel Guide: How to Spend 1 Day in Hanoi

Make the absolute most of 24 hours in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city! Read on for tips on how to plan your Hanoi itinerary. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is known for its traditional architecture and temples, delicious food, chaotic traffic as well as rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. It…

Breathtaking Places You Must Visit If You Only Have 1 Week in Bhutan

Breathtaking Places You Must Visit If You Only Have 1 Week in Bhutan

Bhutan is unlike any other destination in the world. Read on for some of the best places to visit in Bhutan! The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small country located in the eastern Himalayas with India to its south and sharing a border with China in the north. Though Bhutan is only a tiny dot…