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,...
Permaculture in Southeast Asia: What is it, Who’s Doing it & How does it Help?
By: Monica Dominguez For gardeners experienced and amateur alike, permaculture, an idea developed about 30 years ago, is all the rage. A combination of the words...
Introduction to Southern Malaysia: Southern Charm & Hidden Gems
By: Melissa Lin The Southern part of West coast of peninsular Malaysia is composed of the states Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. The Straits of Melaka coastlines...
