Sydney, Australia. The mere mention of it will remind you of sun-bleached blonde surfer dudes, and continuous greetings of “G’day mate.” This city has been featured heavily in countless movies, animated or otherwise (think Finding Nemo). Nestled between the Tasman Sea and the Blue Mountains, this state capital of New South Wales is a hodgepodge of mixed nationalities from all over the world, claiming this 5330 sq. miles of land home. The inhabitants of Sydney call themselves Sydneysiders (such a … Continue reading
Port Dickson is a famous and family friendly hotspot here in Peninsula Malaysia. Situated in the state of Negeri Sembilan, its proximity to the state of Selangor and Malacca has made it a favorite with week-end trippers who are looking for a cheap and relaxing getaway from city life. There is some debate about how PD as it is known to the locals got such a foreign name in the first place, but let’s leave that to the historians to … Continue reading
Hong Kong is known as a bustling metropolitan city and, like any other destinations with a huge population of Chinese, their food. Of course, the highlight for this post will be about the food in this republic that everyone seemed to rave about. Just like the eyes are the window of an individual’s soul, food is the medium in which the locals express their identity, their ethnicity, and their creativity. So, if you decide to explore a country, trying … Continue reading
Thailand or Siam (if you are more romantically inclined) is also known as the Land of a Thousand Smiles. The geographical heart of South – East Asia, it is bordered by Laos and Myanmar (Burma). As with most of the countries in this region, its weather is seasonal, with either a choice of sunshine or rain. If you are planning to make a trip down to this beautiful country any time soon, and you want a less tourist-y … Continue reading
Rome, or as the locals would affectionately call it Roma (that’s right, roll the ‘R’s) is the largest and most populated city. This particular city gained more attention as the carrier of secret symbols in Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons and is a perfect blend of the old and the new, with unending boulevards and huge squares, or piazza. One of the first things most people would associate with Italy or Rome is the food. Lasagna, pizza, pasta and the … Continue reading
Photo courtesy of www.scenicreflections.com Today’s post is going to take a closer look at the concept of eco-tourism in Malaysia, which in the grand scheme of things, is still somewhat in its infancy here. Nonetheless, Malaysia is home to some of the most beautiful and pristine habitats and eco-destinations and we’ll kick things off by looking at Gunung Mulu National Park and more specifically, Deer Cave in Mulu. Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo impresses with an incredibly … Continue reading
Thurs-day!! And not only is the nearing weekend bringing smiles to our faces, it’s also that finally we get to write a little something something about Melbourne. Since yours truly are huge fans of the city and region, we’ll have to work a little harder not to be too biased in our writing here but at the same time it really is a pretty awesome place so… With that in mind, let’s get to it. There are a million and … Continue reading
With Venice being the fantastic city it is, we’ve decided to bring you a further set of the finer images of a city’s flair which you actually can’t really capture on film. We did try our best though so here we go. Looking over the lagoon, the famed gondolas. Beautiful…Too bad it’s all sinking bit by bit, day by day. This kind of architecture you just somehow don’t tire of… One of the most famous spots in the city, this … Continue reading
Back once again after a brief hiatus of travelling and actual work, the SMAS Traveller crew has returned with more of the same and then some. First things first, one of our own has just returned from a trip to wonderful Italy, stopping over in Venice & Milano and has got a blog post worth of information just dying to be put to paper, so here we go: Without a doubt, one day in Venice just isn’t enough. Known as … Continue reading
Located a little more than 40 kilometers off the east coast state Terengganu in the Redang Marine Park, Redang is one of Malaysia’s gems in its crown of islands. The pristine waters and flourishing marine wildlife make it an absolute haven for snorkeling and scuba diving. Even though it’ll cost you 5RM to get into the Park (an archipelago of 9 islands, btw.) you’ll soon forget about that small price because it’s just that lovely. The Park has limitations on … Continue reading
