Jungle Hikes & Pristine Waterfalls in Koh Kong, Cambodia
By: Gabrielle Yetter It was the first time I’d seen leeches. In the jungle terrain of Koh Kong, there were masses of them, many of which fastened themselves onto my...
Rembang’s Special Dishes, on the hunt for Central Javanese local delicacies
By: Labodali Sembiring Rembang is the name of one of Central Java’s northern districts, as well as its capital. Getting here from Central Java’s capital of Semarang...
Manny Pacquiao Punched his way out of Poverty
By: Rudolph Ian Alama Even when he was still young, poverty already stalked Emmanuel ‘PACMAN’ Dapidran Pacquiao just like a dogged challenger aiming to take the...
Sri Lanka Light & Spicy Prawns in Oil
By: Erna Dyanty I know the name of the dish doesn’t sound too appetizing or healthy by its title. However, once you’ve put this onto a plate with hot steamy rice,...
HIV Traps Asian Households in Vicious Circle of Joblessness, Debt
School enrollment, nutrition also suffer, new study says Bangkok, 1 December 2011—Households in Asia that include people living with HIV exhaust their savings and ...
From Zwolle to Phnom Penh – Ramon Flicks the Switch in Cambodia
By: Gabi Yetter When people come to Cambodia, they usually take a while to settle in. Not Ramon Stoppelenburg. Ramon arrived in Phnom Penh last September, found a...
Top 5 Boutique Hotels Jakarta
By: Ray Teh Jakarta is a busy city, that’s hard to get around in. Jakarta is with its 10 million (registered) inhabitants larger than major world cities such as...
Get Inked: Kuta Tattoo Guide
By: Prima Frambawati Kuta is a place where you can fulfil any desire, featuring the perfect holiday combination of beach life and entertainment. Kuta is the hotspot...
Introduction to Sarawak: the Land of the Hornbills
By: Melissa Lin Sarawak, one of the two Malaysian states (the other one being Sabah) that lie on the island of Borneo, is a land steeped in rich culture and...
Lion City, Tiger Land: Singapore’s Native Cat on the Brink of Extinction.
By: Morgan Victor A Forgotten Namesake Narrow streams of light penetrate the thick canopy of dense virgin jungle. A small herd of deer stop by a stream for a drink,...
