History of Fushimi Inari-Taisa Shrine To understand the meaning of this place, we must first understand a little about the Japanese Shinto Shrine in general. A Shinto shrine is a place of worship for Shinto, which is also the place where “kami” (Shinto gods) resides. Inside these temples are objects of worship for kami. Because … Read more
Myanmar is a country with many fascinating historical and traditional features, which is gradually becoming an extremely popular tourist attraction. Considered as an emerging culture that is gradually entering the modern world, with many ancient temples and unspoiled nature, this is really a country with many things worth learning and exploring. In 2015, people voted … Read more
Myanmar Overview Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar is a country rich in history and culture and has a language with roots that go back 1,200 years. For the most part Myanmar remains untouched and tensions between the dictatorship and ethnic minorities in favour of democracy have had a negative impact of tourism. Its culture is … Read more
Mongolia overview Mongolia is a landlocked country bordering China and Russia with a population of almost three million. Dominated by the Gobi Desert, it has vast uninhabitable areas; however, it has plenty of fascinating places to visit, not least the capital Ulan Bator, which is slowly transforming into a vibrant city. Ulaanbaatar, with its east … Read more
Maldives overview The Republic of Maldives is an island country made of a group of 26 atolls. Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is made up of over 1,000 islands, 200 of which are inhabited; the rest remain almost untouched. The Maldives hosts some of the most beautiful resorts in the world and the … Read more
Malaysia is a country that is rich with culture, with Malays, Chinese and Indians along with a number of other ethnic groups, all living together to give it a unique feel.With giant skyscrapers overlooking bamboo huts, spectacular scenery and divine cuisine, it is truly must visit in Southeast Asia. The country’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, … Read more
Macau overview Located on the southeast coast of China, Macau, a former Portuguese colony, is one of the richest cities in the world. The Portuguese handed control back to the Chinese in 1999; however, Macau still retains a high degree of autonomy. It consists of a peninsula and small two islands in the Pearl River … Read more
Laos overview Located in Southeast Asia, Laos is a landlocked country bordering Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar (Burma) and China. In recent times, Laos has become a popular tourist destination and it is easy to see why, with friendly locals, a warm climate and a beautiful landscape, as well as its comparative cheapness. Vientiane, the capital … Read more
Kyrgyzstan overview Kyrgyzstan in South Asia is a mountainous country, bordered by Uzbekistan to the west, China to the east, Tajikistan to the southwest and Kazakhstan to the north. The mountain range of Tian Shian covers 80 per cent of the country, with the remainder of the country made up of valleys and basins. The … Read more
Yemen overview Although many embassies advise against travel to Yemen, despite its troubles it has plenty to offer tourists and there are many remnants of old history to be witnessed and enjoyed across the country as well as wonderful islands based in and around the Red Sea if you prefer to relax. Yemen is famous … Read more