An ancient map of Seoul. When dynasties once ruled the empire of Goryeo (what Korea was named once), kings were born & thrones were fought for. King Taejo Yi Seonggye declared a new dynasty in 1392 under the name of Joseon, thus reviving an older dynasty also known as JoseonRead More →
Cape Range National Park is a wondrous place, with a rugged hilly terrain of limestone ranges situated on the west side of the North West Cape. These deep canyons form culverts in satellite maps and with 50km of pristine beaches, taking a roadtrip down would make you want to stopRead More →
Citrawarna Malaysia 2012’s opening ceremony on the 19 May 2012 was graced by the Tourism Minister, Ng Yen Yen, who was accompanied by hundreds of children clad in traditional costume, each holding a flag waving to the beat of the rhythm. The grand fanfare displayed a diverse offering of Malaysia’sRead More →
Setting the pace for what was to follow in the next 3 days of intense birding & a full day of conference, several delegates on the chartered bus transfer, whipped out their bazookas to shoot the flock of Rosy Starlings that were feeding at the turf right outside the airportRead More →
Press Release 19 – 22 January, 2012, Gandhinagar Gujarat is fast emerging as an eco-tourism destination; boasting of a wide range of pristine and even hitherto unexplored destinations for avid nature lovers. It is known as land of warmth and hospitality. It is so pleasing that even the angels ofRead More →
When we left Labuk Bay, we headed straight for Sukau. In the interiors of Sabah, the ride itself was an interesting one because Hamit, our guide kept spotting birds for us to see. We stopped several times for the Greater Coucal that walked on the fringe of the jungle. WeRead More →
The owner of the land had wanted to convert the forest into an oil palm estate but upon discovering a family of Proboscis Monkeys in the boundaries, he decided not to cut the forest down. Instead, he went on to set up the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to protectRead More →
Panorama shot of the trails within the Sepilok Forest Reserve. Pictures do not tell a thousand words when the eye of the beholder does not know the behaviour nor the habitat of the bird the picture was taken in. The level of effort corresponds with the level of commitment toRead More →
Press Release:- More than two thousand of the country’s “who’s who” gathered in the Grand Ballroom of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa last night, to celebrate the start of the region’s most anticipated fine dining event – The Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF). The theme for this year “It’s RainingRead More →
Travelling & going on expeditions subject bags to rigorous testing, not to mention, the hazard of having your items damaged by the infamous airport baggage-handlers. Checking in your laptop is definitely NOT an option but carrying it need not be burdensome. Before I continue my journey to showcase the mostRead More →
