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There's a turtle conservation area north of Juara Beach in Pulau Tioman. If you're lucky, you may see about a hundred baby turtles crawling their way to the sea! Be careful, though, when walking near...Read full tip...
Climbing Mt. Tangkuban Perahu (Itineraries)
If you want to get up close and personal with volcanic activity, it is recommended to try climbing Mt. Tangkuban Perahu, an active volcano shaped like a flipped boat. The volcano is located north of Bandung...Read full tip...
Trekking and camping in Manusela National Park (Itineraries)
Explore lowland rain forests, swamps, mangroves, and beach-side forests in Manusela National Park. You can sign up for a three to a seven-day hike to see various species of orchids, about 117 kinds of...Read full tip...
Bargain hunting (look for Sisa Exports) (Shopping)
Bargain-hunting for designer products is best in Bandung as the town has many distros (distribution outlets) and factory outlets of some of the world's biggest designer brands. Specifically look for items...Read full tip...
Fire-fly watching in Boeng Kayak (Itineraries)
Hire a boat from Krong Koh Kong (USD 65-75) going to Boeng Kayak in Peam Krasaop. Beong Kayak is a village with a one-kilometer mangrove walk that includes elevated platforms, picnic groves, and a suspension...Read full tip...
See the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins (Itineraries)
An ideal time to visit Peam Krasaop is very early in the morning (between 6:30 am to 7 am) to see the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins swim upriver at the entrance of Stung Koh Poi estuary.. Read full tip...
Entrance fee and must-haves (Warnings)
Entrance fee to Guoliangcun and Wanxian Mountains Scenic Area is $6 or Y35. Bring warm clothes specially in winter since the hotels have very primitive heating technology. It's also advisable to bring...Read full tip...
Dance with the shamans of Siberut (Itineraries)
Most resorts in Mentawai include cultural presentations in their packages, and the highlight of the presentation is dancing with "Stone Age" shamans. For a more authentic feel of the dance...Read full tip...
Kathmandu's festivals (better than India?) (Itineraries)
If you cannot go to India, the Hindu festivals in Nepal could be a good alternative. Most of Nepal's festivals center on Kathmandu's Dubar Square. Here's a rundown of those feasts: *Tihar, Deepawali...Read full tip...
Diving in Ambon (Itineraries)
Kota Ambon has some of Maluku's best dive spots. The water is clear and full of fish, even in the harbor. You can find plenty of coral reefs just off the coast. The island itself has 33 drop-off points...Read full tip...
Swimming with Waii eels (Itineraries)
Northeast of Ambon, near Tulehu port, is a small area called Waii. The site is famous for its giant eels that can grow up to a foot in length. If you're brave, you can swim or play with these eels. To...Read full tip...
Tanjung's brick industry and seafood (Itineraries)
Walking along the coast of Kota Ambon, you would see a small village called Tanjung. The village is famous for its odd rock formations that appear like rings of rosette stones encircled by basalt stones...Read full tip...
Botanical Garden (Itineraries)
Singapore's Botanical garden is like one well taken care of big public park, that host a beautiful orchid garden, swan's lake and concert hall in the middle. Also worth visiting the Children Garden. The...Read full tip...
The miraculous Kaiktiyo (Golden Rock) (Sights)
For those who want to observe some of Myanmar's unique religious customs, you may plan a day trip to Mt. Kyaikto from Yangon. The mountain contains a large gold-leafed rock called Kyaikto (Golden Rock)...Read full tip...