11 The Samet Nangshe viewpoint in Thailand is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my travels. It’s also fairly easy to get there by driving from the tourist island of Phuket. This viewpoint overlooks the spectacular Phang Nga Bay, a Thai national park with dozens of small islands, and the sunrise […]
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4 The Hanoi area in Vietnam has lots of interesting places that you can visit on short trips outside of the city, and one of the best for photographers is the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, where colorful incense sticks are made. This Vietnamese village has apparently been making incense sticks for more than […]
98 The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike is one of the best things to do in Bhutan, and probably one of the most amazing day hikes anywhere in the world. This photogenic Buddhist monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang, clings to the side of a steep cliff that’s 900 meters tall (3,000 feet)! It hardly looks […]
215 Seram island in Maluku is one of the best kept secrets of Indonesia. The beautiful Ora Beach Resort has views like Bora Bora, and most of the island is still relatively unexplored. This is one of the best places to visit in Indonesia if you’re looking for a secluded paradise with jungles, mountains, beaches, […]
389 The island of Bohol Philippines is a unique one, with exotic landscapes like the ‘Chocolate Hills,’ and wild tarsiers, the world’s smallest primate. Bohol may not be quite as popular as islands like Coron or El Nido Palawan, but it’s still worth a visit. There are lots of good things to see and do […]
460 Mount Dukono is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and it’s been erupting non-stop since 1933. If you’re a hiker you can go see this fearsome volcano up close, and needless to say, it’s one of the best hikes in Indonesia! It’s possible to hike Mount Dukono in one long day, […]