Mini Tibet in Bylakuppe

After China's intervention in Tibet during early ‘60s, there had been a large contingent of Tibetan refugees took refuge in several states of India. Welcome to Bylakuppe—the second largest...

Puri: Sea, Sand Art, and Sun Temple

Sea, Shreekhestra, Sand, Sand Art, Sun, and Sun Temple—this interesting recipe is predominantly found at a tourist cauldron in the eastern coastal town of Puri, India. The mix of history...

24 Hours in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

I had always wanted to visit the temple of Angkor Wat after watching a documentary –The Lost City of the God Kings: Angkor Wat which I saw sometime in the year 2005. The documentary throws light on...

The Historical Sites of George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Penang is a state in the northwest coast of Malaysia. It is comprised of the mainland Sebarang Perai and Penang Island in the Malacca Strait. Penang Island is separated by the mainland by Penang...

The Great Wall of China- Ningxia style!

When you think of the Great Wall of China, the image that pops into your head is more than likely the incredible section of stone monument near Beijing, that is usually bustling with tourists and...

"Myanmar" vs "Burma" - What's the Difference? How To Call This Country?

Myanmar and Burma actually designate the exact same Asian country, with the same borders. Most resources, from travel guides to blog posts will use those both words interchangeably. But is there a...