The Baltic states are three countries of north-eastern Europe, on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. The three small countries have a long interesting history, and an impressive cultural heritage dating back to the Hanseatic League. Baltic States are diverse, and each country and region have a different history and culture. While Latvia and Estonia were under foreign dominance for centuries, Lithuania was one of the major powers in the region. The culture of the Baltic states was strongly influenced by Scandinavians, Germans, Poles and Russians. So here are three beautiful countries, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, not overtaken by tourism, boasting natural wonders and quaint cities waiting for discovery before mass tourism arrives at their doors.
Southern Thailand, Southern Siam or Tambralinga is a southernmost cultural region of Thailand, separated from Central Thailand region by the Kra Isthmus. On this tour, we travel and visit two of the off-beaten provinces of Thailand, namely Patthalung and Nakorn Sri Thammarat. Phatthalung is regarded as the birthplace of Nang Talung, shadow-puppet play and the Nora dance. The province features a unique landmark, the most famous Thale Noi Waterfowl Park, the largest of its kind in Thailand. Nestled along the Gulf of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat province is known for its ancient temples, historic sites and lush landscapes. Kiriwong is well-known for its peaceful settings and breathtaking natural scenery while a short drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat city, Khanom Beach offers pristine sands and clear waters. A more familiar place, Songkhla also known as Singgora or Singora is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Songkhla Province of southern Thailand. A short drive is the larger city of Hatyai, a shopping haven for the bargain hunters.
Kuching is the prettiest and most pleasant of Borneo's cities and is also a food -lovers' paradise. Orang-Utah's and the jungle are simply a bonus.Learn about the indigenous cultures of Sarawak.
Landlocked Mongolia, affectionately called as “The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky” among locals, is located between Russia to the north and China to the south, deep within the interior of eastern Asia far from any ocean. The country has a marked continental climate, with long cold winters and short cool-to-hot summers. Its remarkable variety of scenery consists largely of upland steppes, semideserts, and deserts, although in the west and north forested high mountain ranges alternate with lake-dotted basins. Mongolia is largely a plateau, with an average elevation of about 1,580 metres above sea level. The highest peaks are in the Mongolian Altai Mountains (Mongol Altain Nuruu) in the southwest, a branch of the Altai Mountains system. Some three-fourths of Mongolia’s area consists of pasturelands, which support the immense herds of grazing livestock for which the country is known. The remaining area is about equally divided between forests and barren deserts, with only a tiny fraction of the land under crops. With a total population of fewer than three million, Mongolia has one of the lowest average population densities of any country in the world.
Timeless architecture, tantalizing street food, and tranquil landscapes are the three main ingredients of this epic Penang itinerary. The UNESCO-protected old town is an engaging and walkable mélange of historic Chinese shophouses, trendy cafes and street art. These shophouses date back to the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and come in a variety of designs, colours, and states of repair and restoration. They were mostly modest abodes for shopkeepers living above their stores, but there was great wealth amongst the Straits-Chinese. Balik Pulau is known for its rural charm, durian plantations, paddy fields, and fishing villages, offering a glimpse into a simpler, more traditional way of life with unique cultural experiences. Balik Pulau durians are essential for any durian lover. Touted as the king of fruits, this thorny seasonal treat not only gets us craving for its custardy flesh, but it has inspired arts and books, too. Travelling to Perak, explore Kelie’s Castle, historic Taiping Lake, stunning Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar and quaint fishing town of Kuala Sepetang while a chance to savour authentic and diverse variety food. Some say it is because of the minerals in the water. Ipoh is a food city and so, there are many souvenir shops that specialize in local snacks and baked goods
Along the banks of the Red River lies Hanoi, a city locked in time yet simultaneously leaping forward. Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter, beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and classic colonial architecture will leave you enchanted. There are excellent museums and art galleries to tour and when you get hungry, you’ll find the northern street food is both abundant and delicious. Pull up a chair at one of many charming cafes to watch life unfurl and gain a sense of the city’s timeless rhythm. No visit to the north is complete without a cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay (Ha Long), away from the masses, to soak in the sight of thousands of islets and the bay’s deep emerald, green waters. Nothing beats spending watching the sun set over the calm waters of Bai Tu Long Bay and waking up to a serene morning surrounded by karsts. Relaxing on a sun deck surrounded by magnificent panoramas is the highlight of many a trip on our PRIVATE CHARTER CRUISE. Sapa town stands at the head of a deep valley of magnificent rice terraces that are still farmed today as they have been for centuries. The highest peak in the region, Mount Fansipan, crowns the ragged ridge line high above town. Every Sunday the Bac Ha market bursts into life, as hundreds of traders from the Dzao, Han, Xa Fang, Tay and Thai tribes descend on the market, decked out in traditional garb. Expect a riot of colour and excited haggling. Very soon, you come back to home filled with mesmerizing tales and stories of North Vietnam!
Xi’an is a large city and capital of Shaanxi Province in central China. Once known as Chang’an (Eternal Peace), it marks the Silk Road’s eastern end and was home to the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties' ruling houses. At archaeological sites in Xi’an’s surrounding plains are the famed Bingmayong (Terra Cotta Army), thousands of life-size, hand-molded figures buried with China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Luoyang is an industrial city in central China’s Henan province, in what is widely recognized as the region where Chinese civilization originated. Luoyang, ancient China’s capital during multiple dynasties, is home to Baima Si (White Horse Temple), among China’s first Buddhist temples, founded in the 1st century. Nearby, the Longmen Grottoes contain thousands of Buddhist rock carvings dating to the 5th century. Kaifeng is a city in central China’s Henan province, just south of the Yellow River. Rebuilt many times, the city was the Northern Song Dynasty capital from the 10th to 12th centuries. Dating to that period is the Iron Pagoda, a 55m-tall octagonal structure built in 1049. The city’s Qing-era Daxiangguo Temple is noted for a 7m-high bodhisattva statue with approximately 1,000 hands
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