Author: Jay Meintjes

Someone took a picture of themselves on a swing with Dalawella Beach in the background. The photo was posted on social media, and the most famous rope swing in the world was born.

While most people treat Huay Xai as a stopover to other destinations, if you’re an outdoorsy traveller, it has a beautiful landscape. Oh, and not forgetting, you can also holiday with some super cute gibbons!

Looming over the Nishiki River in the city of Iwakuni is a historical wooden bridge. Five high arches give it its iconic form and this bridge is at the heart of the city's activities.

An area filled with narrow streets and bursting with life, Sadarghat is a part of Dhaka known for its bustling river port. The Pink Palace, or Ahsan Manzil, provides a reprieve from the busyness around it.

What’s not widely known is that the Philippines hosts a sardine run. It’s set in the beautiful setting of the tropics with warm, clear water. The best part? Expect to see fish all year round!

Amidiya (or Amedi) in Iraqi Kurdistan is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, but the reason to visit is the fact that Christians, Muslims, and Jews peacefully co-inhabit the area. And have done so for millennia.

During Victorian times, the only way to see Egypt’s features was by taking a cruise down the Nile. Today more than 200 cruise boats offer this very same experience to visitors.

Bahrain is an island nation off Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast and the laws here are more relaxed. This makes Bahrain an ideal Middle Eastern destination for those looking to party.

Van Mieu was founded in 1070 to honour the great Chinese philosopher Confucius. It became a prestigious school, producing some of Vietnam’s greatest minds. Today, the Temple of Literature is more of a garden.

Bhangarh Fort is the only place in India that has been legally declared haunted. While the main attraction of this site is its haunted status, it also has a number of ruins and temples to visit.

If ever you get the chance to visit China’s capital, pay the Summer Palace — a stunning lakeside retreat built for royalty — a visit.

Withing the three historic capitals in central Sri Lanka, you'll find myriad Buddhist temples, stupas, ancient monasteries, and monuments.