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Protecting Burma’s Heritage from Above
Monday, May 7th, 2012The Irrawaddy
April 14, 2012
A satellite network watching over Burma’s most revered archaeological sites is being used to help the country develop a sustainable tourism industry and alleviate poverty—but all that could be jeopardized by poor planning management.
About 90 percent of Burma’s population live at or below the poverty line while GDP per capita is the [...]
10 easy ways to look like a tourist in Bangkok
Friday, July 8th, 2011So you wanna go to Bangkok, but you’re worried about not fitting in with the other tourists?
Those fears are understandable. The choices are overwhelming: what not to wear, how to dress without looking like a chump, where to party until the sun comes up.
Luckily we’re here to help, so if you don’t want to stick [...]
Asia’s new backpacking hot spots
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor)
Like Bali without the bells, Timor-Leste offers backpackers a chance to enjoy life in the slow lane. The half-island nation is still finding its tourism feet, so the few curious travellers who take the leap of faith invariably find themselves padding along empty beaches or swimming in natural rock pools with only [...]
Heading for The Clouds in Central Java
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Jakarta Globe, July 13, 2010 — Shreds of silky white clouds flowed over the hilltops all around. As the clouds made their advance, I turned around to see a wall of rain slowly closing in. For the moment, everything was still on Mount Ungaran, almost 1,000 meters above sea level at one of Central Java’s [...]
7 reasons to check out Penang in July
Monday, July 12th, 2010This month the George Town Festival hits the UNESCO listed Malaysian city, to show off its food, its history, its movies and lots in between
CNNGo July 13, 2010 — The George Town Festival has been in full swing for a little more than a week now, showing the world exactly why Penang state in [...]
Taking on Timor
Saturday, July 10th, 2010Reader’s Digest April 2010 Taking on Timor PDF
The streets come alive in Penang on UNESCO anniversary
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010The diverse communities in Malaysia’s George Town raise their flags and open their doors to the public to show off the finer aspects of their cultures
CNNGo July 7, 2010 — The streets of George Town — the bustling capital of Malaysia’s Penang state — come alive today with a mish-mash of colorful activities as residents [...]
72 Hours Amazing Thailand — Phuket
Sunday, June 20th, 201072 Hours Amazing Thailand — Phuket (link)
Villa Zolitude
Thursday, June 10th, 2010Wrote all content for the website of Villa Zolitude.
Riding the Waves
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Lifestyle + Travel May/June 2010 Riding the Waves PDF