Exploring Asia

The Philippines...  The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the Philippines is crystal blue ocean, tropical weather and smiley happy-go-lucky people. I visited two Islands in the Philippines in 2014 with my Brother and I loved it!  The Philippines is  a Southeast Asian country in the Western Pacific. It c omprises of more than 7,000 islands (so I still have much more to see!) The capital of the country is Manilla, well-known for it's heritage buildings, old-city walled on a waterfront promenade. The Philippines is filled with outdoor adventures such as hiking, waterfall discoveries, snorkelling, swimming and many other water sports. My favourite activity was swimming with the Whale Sharks in Oslob, Cebu. The  High Season is from  December to April,  Shoulder Season is  May & November and the  Low Season is  June to September.  The Country holds a strong significance for it's history and herit...

Hi, I hope you enjoyed my last post on my first five days in Sri Lanka, now I will share with you my final six days in the country.... DAY 6: ELLA  Today we went on a half day trek to Little Adams Peak which was amazing. In the evening we went to a locals house to learn about Sri Lankan cuisine in a cooking class!  DAY 7: YALA NATIONAL PARK Today we travelled by bus to Yala National Park. We headed out on a jeep safari where we came across the area's native wildlife such as elephants, leopards and aquatic birds. This was an amazing experience that I’ll never forget. Then we returned to camp in the evening for a night under the stars. DAY 8: UNAWATUNA Today we travelled to the coast of Unawatuna. A small beach town with a fantastic stretch of beaches with plenty of local restaurants and bars to relax  DAY 9: GALLE FORT Today we went to Galle Fort which is a heritage town about 20 mins south of Unawatuna. It was one of the highlights of the trip. This t...

My trip to Sri Lanka shared from experience.... I recently went on a trip to Sri Lanka in December 2016.  It was a great trip and I am sharing it with you because I highly recommend it! I travelled with a girlfriend for 12 days through South-West Sri Lanka, our trip consisted of a personal travel plans and a group tour through gecko adventures, the tour was called Sri Lankan Adventure and here is the travel itinerary we followed: DAY 1: Prior to the Gecko Tour we travelled to Adams Peak. Adams Peak (aka Butterfly Mountain) is a mountain in Central Sri Lanka is well known for the Sri Pada , i.e., "sacred footprint”, which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha. This is a sacred pilgrimage only accessible at certain times of the year. We hiked the mountain on Christmas Eve at 2am, reaching the peak at 5am on Christmas morning. The hike was the highlight of my trip and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in Culture, Heritage, Religion  a...

South Korea: Top 2 Attractions to Visit! Nearly half population of South Korean people will travel to another place within South Korea at least once a year. It is quite clear to show that there are many beautiful and wonderful places must visit in South Korea. Now I am going to show you top 2 places that you have to go when you are travelling to South Korea, and I hope that you will like those places and have a good time there. Gyeongbokgung Palace : When translates this palace in English, it is the Palace of Shining and Happiness. And most South Korean people will call it Northern Palace, because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of eastern palace and western palace. The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592 to 1598. However, all of the palace's 7700 rooms were later restored. Nowadays, you can also wear the traditional South Korean costumes and take beautiful photos in the palace. And also can imagine whe...

Popular South Korean Movies and Dramas Most of you like South Korean K-Pop Culture and I will talk about it in my next post! Now, let's go and have a look at some popular South Korean Movies and Dramas which I also mentioned in the South Korean Cuisine post. The following are one film and one drama that you must watch. And those are only my personal thoughts, if you have any other different ideas or more want to add, feel free to leave your comments and let me know. Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo (My Sassy Girl) : It is the romantic comedy from South Korea begins with Kyun woo who is a good college student, meeting a drunk girl on the metro platform. Then every romantic stories with the girl happens to Kyun woo. Of course the ending is full of happiness. I suggest you all to watch this movie!   (reference: https://nz.pinterest.com/pin/384143043200872740/) The Moon That Embraces The Sun:  If I can only recommand one of South Korean dramas, I will choose to suggest ...

Nowadays, more and more people are interested in South Korean tasting dishes because of some popular Korean dramas like Descendants of the Sun, King 2 Hearts and The Moon that Embraces the Sun. So today let's know some of the most delicious South Korean dishes. Bibimbap : Bibimbap is one of the traditional South Korean dishes. It is very easy to cook because it's just essentially a bowl of mixed ingredients, including rice, mushrooms, a fried egg, namul, Korean chili pepper paste and meat.However, the ingredients in Bibimbap are not limited, which means you can add others depends on your favour. When I go to Korean restaurant with my friends, most of them will order Bibimbap and put it as one of their favourite food. (reference: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/bibimbap-2/ c361300c-3947-4121-99b1-a9f561d61d9e) Jjambbong : This dish is one of my favourite South Korean dishes, and it is more soupier and spicier than jjajangmyeon which I will mention it after Jjambb...

Tempura (Reference: https://media.timeout.com/images/102577198/image.jpg) Tempura is essentially food such as fish and vegetables that are deep fried in a combination of egg, water, wheat flour and vegetable oil. Sushi Sushi can come in a variety of forms such as a roll, in a rice ball with a piece of seafood places on top of it, or in a triangle shape called onigiri. It is most popularly served with pickled radish, omelette and cucumber.   (Reference: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/38/ac/4338ac8259deeb023c14aef1a215da3a.jpg) Shabu Shabu Similar to hotpot, it involves submerging thin slices of meat into a pot of boiling water and then dipped into sauces before eating.  (Reference:  https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/zJr53kCXrQ9EsqpwQQSQig/348s.jpg) Soba/Udon These are noodle dishes. Made from buckwheat flour, soba is served in either a warm broth or with a sauce to be dipped in.  (Reference: http...