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Malaysia’s East Coast Islands

Situated in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a country famous for its numerous islands that feature stunning beaches and tropical rain forests. The East Coast islands are popular snorkeling and diving destinations due to their colorful coral reefs and crystal clear waters. However, there is much more to the Malaysian East Coast islands than diving and beaches alone. You can visit beautiful temples, colonial villages and experience lots of jungle adventures.

Some years ago I lived in this beautiful country for 4 months. During that time I had the chance to visit every island of Malaysia. My favorite islands are, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Redang and the Perhentian islands, all located at the east coast in the South China Sea.

Top 10 things to do Koh Phangan, Thailand

Southern Thailand is overfilled with exotic islands to choose from, each one as ravishingly beautiful as the next. But Koh Phangan is undoubtedly one of the most special.

Koh Phangan’s highlights are unquestionable: beautiful beaches, peaceful landscapes, powder-soft sand along with a dense jungle are the aces in the island’s pack of cards. Along with these natural beauties, the spiritual side of the island is manifested through its 20 temples, and small fishing villages breath their own serene and unique atmosphere.

Bohol, the friendly heart of the Visayas, Philippines

The island of Bohol is still behind time in many ways, but its closeness to nature is an important part of the island’s charm. In between the green rice fields and fishing villages, you’ll find some very surprising things: like the famous Chocolate Hill as far as the eye can see, but you can also find here pristine white-sand beaches too.

When you visit Bohol island, be sure to visit the following 10 great spots:

Whale shark watching at Cebu

The Philippines are known for its beautiful beaches, aqua blue sea and famous for its most beautiful coastlines in the world. Did you know that the Philippines consist of more than 7,000 islands? Enough to explore! You can find this special archipelago in South East Asia between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. On the world map located on the right hand above the Eastern part of Malaysia on Borneo island.

The country has been the largest Catholic country of Asia since the Spanish colonial times and is a unique place to visit. Different ethnic groups, various foreign influences and a mixture of culture and arts have enriched this fabulous country. One of the countless islands of the Philippines is Cebu, an amazing piece of paradise and a perfect base to swim with the whale sharks.

The Azores in a nutshell

I have my arms spread out wide, I have closed my eyes and I feel a ray of sunshine coming through a crack in the clouds. A beam of light warms up my face. Dark clouds appear and fade the sun out. With the tips of my fingers I feel the wind blowing all around me. Here I am on top of a cliff on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Far away I can hear the waves crash onto the rocks. I smell the freshness of nature. Then I open my eyes. My eyes glance down under me. A spectacle of the forces of nature that formed in the past decades unfolds itself beneath me. I am looking over the infinity of the ocean.

São Miguel, the “green” island of the Azores

São Miguel, the main island of the Azores is the largest and most popular island of the archipelago. São Miguel is rich with beautiful views, winding coastal roads and volcanic craters.

Friendly villages are scattered across the island. The capital Ponta Delgada offers a mixture of modern buildings and historical monuments, plus restaurants, shopping streets and a beautiful promenade. The island offers an abundance of hiking trails, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Read More…

Faial, the little “blue” island

Faial is one of the central islands of the Azores and forms together with the islands of São Jorge and Pico the “Ilhas do Triângulo” (Azores triangle). Faial is a small island with a length of only 21 km and a width of maximum 14 km.

It got its name because of the many beech trees (in Portuguese faias) that you find here. Everywhere you go on the island of Faial, you can see fields of hydrangeas in different blue colors. Therefore, Faial is also called the “blue” island. Read More…

The mountain island Pico

Nature lovers can limit their island hopping tour of the Azores, because Pico island has it all. The youngest of the archipelago is small, but its outdoor opportunities are more than big. Pico is of volcanic origin, and this is very evident if you drive from the airport towards the civilized world.

Black lava stones are contrasting the bright green of ferns, young plants, vines and moss. This unique island in the Atlantic Ocean is absolutely worth a visit, and these are the reasons why. Read More…

The Azores, an archipelago with extraordinary beauty

In the middle of the immense blue Atlantic Ocean, Mother Nature created an area of unparalleled beauty that is ready to be discovered: The Azores.

This gorgeous, mysterious islands archipelago is of volcanic origin and is situated at almost 1,400 kilometers off the coast of Portugal. The Azores consists of nine islands that are divided into the eastern group of Santa Maria and São Miguel, the central group of Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico and Faial, and finally Flores and Corvo. The largest city, Ponta Delgada is located on the island of São Miguel. Read More…

Top 10 things to do in Koh Samui

Surrounded by the warm, sparkling waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is a sophisticated beach resort, an impenetrable jungle mountain for the most adventurous hikers and a lush tropical Eden in one. Relax on powdery white beaches, explore sleepy fishing villages, and then dine under the stars in one of the luxury beach resorts.

But Koh Samui has so much more to offer. With the following 10 sightseeing’s you will get a fabulous glance of Koh Samui’s interesting repertoire.