CAMBODIA

 

CAMBODIA

Cambodia has a rich history and the relics of it are located in a famous Angkor Wat where one can spent days admiring its ancient beauty.

There are many sights, best visited before tourists arrive and after they depart. Thus a pass that allows entry before sunrise is essential.

The lake trip offers fabulous nature views. The people are friendly and kind.

They experienced many tragedies. The museums are providing information that all want to forget and hope that nothing like that ever happens again.

CAIRNS a TROPICAL PARADISE of FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

 

CAIRNS

a

TROPICAL PARADISE

of

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

Cairns, established in 1876 as a port for goldfields to its west, is now a cosmopolitan, second biggest city in Queensland. Sadly, due to climate change Cairns has been flooded for the past two years. It started with cyclone Jasper, cyclone Alfred, some minor deluges and cyclone Narelle just recently. Cairns is not complaining about shortage of water.

During the WWII Cairns was a base for operations in the Pacific. Now Cairns is a gateway to Great Barrier Reef, the National Heritage Reef and many nearby islands.

Its climate is tropical and the sunsets are impressive.

CHIANG MAI NORTHERN THAILAND

 

CHIANG MAI

NORTHERN THAILAND

Chiang Mai, the main city of the Northern Highlands in Thailand, is mainly history, it takes a visitor back to the early 13^th century although its name translates as a New City. It is a city of a thousand temples.

The main landmark of Chiang Mai are its monasteries and temples called Wats.

And the most important Wat is Doi Suthep overlooking the city from 1000

meters tall mountain.

There are Wats at every corner and along every street. They are old and new,

golden and wooden. It truly is a temple and Buddha statues galore.

 

The city is surrounded by temples.

Chiang Mai is a delightful city with waterfalls in the nearby mountains and

the highest, 2500 meters tall, mountain in Thailand.

 

There are tribes living in the hills, the ex-opium growing area is now growing

coffee and producing crafts.

Chiang Mai and its surrounds are one of the most popular destinations in Thailand

and both have a lot to offer to visitors. The Northern curry is one of the delicious

culinary delights, markets stock fabulous crafts of the region. The tranquility of

Chiang Mai temples is a perfect place for meditation.

KO SAMUI AMAZING THAILAND

 

KO SAMUI

AMAZING THAILAND

Ko Samui is a stunningly scenic island located on the eastern coast of Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand. Fabulous beaches of white sand, crystal clear water. No surprise swimming and beach walking are some of the main attractions.

The island is mountainous as well and trips to the top of hills and mountains offer attractive views.

The best way of exploring the island is a bike trip to numerous temples, markets and restaurants.

The sunsets are spectacular. Ko Samui offers amazing experiences and is a typically for Thailand friendly island.

BURRUM HEADS GREAT SANDY STRAIT QUEENSLAND

 

BURRUM HEADS

GREAT SANDY STRAIT

QUEENSLAND

Burrum Heads, a small fishing village back in 1890s, started to become a holiday destination in 1950s. Its name means “possum” in the local indigenous language.

Burrum Heads has access to Burrum River and Great Sandy Straits waters that are more like sand deposits at low tide.

Swimming is great at high tide and beach walking is good any time. Fishing is popular.

Burrum Heads is still a quiet and relaxing holiday destination. Maybe a last one while a nearby Hervey Bay development is fast and furious.

AO NANG BAY KRABI THAILAND

 

AO NANG BAY

KRABI

THAILAND

Ao Nang, once a quiet fishing village, has been annexed by Krabi as its beach resort and grown out of proportion. Surrounded by Noppartthara Beach to the West and Railey Beach to the East, Ao Nang is in close proximity to all attractions, rock climbing, beach walking, swimming and boat trips to National Parks.

Starting with spectacular sun rise from behind rocky hills to golden sun sets on Andaman Sea, Ao Nang has busy shopping malls and a Walking Street lined with cafes, restaurants and bars.

Ao Nang also represents an anchorage for yachts and tour boats. It is a busy anchorage with music from nearby bars and discos heard until early morning hours.

 

A spectacular moon rise best visible from the anchorage and a sail to reach it through island spotted sea a sailor's paradise.

LANGKAWI DUTY FREE PARADISE MALAYSIA

 

LANGKAWI

DUTY FREE PARADISE

MALAYSIA

Kuah is the center of Langkawi Island with many shops, ferry terminal, Eagle Square with impressive statue of an eagle and Sailing Club.

Langkawi is a duty free port as well. It has an international airport. There are also ferry services from mainland Malaysia.

Langkawi Cable Car takes one to the heights offering amazing panoramic views. One of them is Telaga Harbour, pristine views of safe yacht anchorage.

The marine scenery is impressive, absolute paradise for sailing the many islands of Langkawi.

Langkawi and its many islands are welcoming visitors from around the world.