For many years, the tropical climate and equally-inviting beaches have made Langkawi one of the most popular destinations for soaking in some sun after touring the country.

The name Langkawi alone stands for tropical climates, azure-blue ocean swells, crashing on sandy beaches and pristine rainforest, wanting to be explored. A cluster of 99 green islands, flowing like small dots in a crystal-clear ocean, has been officially accredited by UNESCO as a World Geopark.

This UNESCO-recognized Geopark comprises of creations of Mother Earth that deserve protection and putting on the forefront of stunning, natural examples. The archipelago in the north-western part of Malaysia, surrounding the alluring beauty of Langkawi, is one of these pristine examples of such extraordinary sample.

What has put Pattaya on the tourism map is that this sunny, fun-filled destination along the Eastern side (or the sunset side) of the upper Gulf of Thailand is so diverse.

Praised and adored for its smooth characteristics and beautiful patterns, silk has been long one of the main attributes to create clothing, scarfs and used into interior design in many hotels around Cambodia.

Blissfully etched on top of one of the spiritual inclines outside Siem Reap, it is an elating experience of nature, alongside Khmer history and culture at this National Park that draws a small crowd of true explorers to the Phnom Kulen.

Malaysia’s deeply-rooted cultural heritage has long been a key reason for travellers exploring the Sabah side of Borneo.

What makes Mae Sai such a wonderful place, high up in the north? It is coming and going of all levels of society, seeking new means to trade and finding the latest news from across the border.

Surrounded by Pa-O village and arranged neatly in straight rows, the 2000-plus stupas at Kakku are one of the most impressive, yet least visited sites in Shan State.

It is hard to imagine that something is even more vibrant and alive than downtown Ho Chi Minh City, but Cho Lon is just that kind of place. With its distinctly Chinese character, the sounds, sights and smells of Saigon’s Chinatown are home to the Minh Huong (Chinese origin) and are worth half a day of exploration.