Friday, September 20, 2024
Discover Pristine Palau
Palau, an archipelago in the western Pacific, has a rich and ancient history rooted in migration and the development of complex island societies. While Palau's earliest history is not as well-documented as that of some other regions, archaeological evidence reveals that the islands were inhabited as far back as 3,000 years ago, around 1000 BCE.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Red Centre - Australia's Timeless Land
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Australia is a vast continent of 7,682,300 square kilometres (more than one and a half times the size of Europe).
From west to east, it stretches 4,000 kilometres from Steep Point in Western Australia to Cape Byron in New South Wales, and from north to south, it is 3,180 kilometres from Cape York in Queensland to Wilsons Promontory in Victoria.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
If Ernest Hemingway visited Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang. A town shrouded in mist, like a forgotten memory. I stepped off the boat, onto worn wooden planks, and into the stillness. The Mekong River slid lazily by, a serpent of silver and brown.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
The history of Sydney's North Fort
Completed in 1938, North Fort is testimony to the ingenuity of the builders and the dedication of the gunners who served at North Fort from the outbreak of World War II continuously to the early 1960’s. Although not firing a shot in anger during World War II, the guns were a significant deterrent to any potential attacks on Sydney Harbour by a Naval force. The Fort consisted of two 9.2 inch coastal guns which could rotate 360 degrees and had a range of 27km. The guns were supported by two search light elements and three 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Halong Bay: Vietnam's UNESCO jewel
Halong Bay, a mystical seascape of limestone pillars and emerald waters, is Vietnam’s jewel and a place that feels both otherworldly and intimately tied to the rhythms of nature and history.
Make a splash at these amazing hotel swimming pools across Asia
Hotels love to boas about their pools, amongst other things. Here's a round-up of stunning swimming pools at hotels across Asia. Dive right in!
‘Teen Jok’ Owns the Pool
The tiles of MeliĆ” Chiang Mai’s swimming pool are fashioned in a striking textile pattern to reference the local Chiang Mai culture. The tiling is a contemporary interpretation of textile patterns the locals call “teen jok”. Similar patterns are also evident on the exterior facade of the hotel visible from the swimming pool, which is adjacent to a shallow pool area for kids. The watery playground is home to two water slides, a rain curtain, water fountains and a giant tipping bucket. The large outdoor swimming pool on the hotel’s second floor anchors Tien Pool Bar, which also has a design that pays tribute to Chiang Mai. The pool bar’s distinctive red brickwork references Chiang Mai’s venerable landmark Tha Phae Gate.
‘Teen Jok’ Owns the Pool
The tiles of MeliĆ” Chiang Mai’s swimming pool are fashioned in a striking textile pattern to reference the local Chiang Mai culture. The tiling is a contemporary interpretation of textile patterns the locals call “teen jok”. Similar patterns are also evident on the exterior facade of the hotel visible from the swimming pool, which is adjacent to a shallow pool area for kids. The watery playground is home to two water slides, a rain curtain, water fountains and a giant tipping bucket. The large outdoor swimming pool on the hotel’s second floor anchors Tien Pool Bar, which also has a design that pays tribute to Chiang Mai. The pool bar’s distinctive red brickwork references Chiang Mai’s venerable landmark Tha Phae Gate.
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Anam Cam Ranh: Grounds for a Glorious Resort
Traveloscopy regular correspondent, John Savage, compares his green thumb to that of Vietnam's first five-star colonial beach resort. Our verdict is in. How many gardeners does it take to ensure the 12 hectares of gardens, grounds and lawns surrounding the stunning five-star The Anam in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Peninsula remain pristine?
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