Destination Inspiration

The Golden Triangle is a magical place. What makes it so unique is that it’s the area where three Southeast Asian countries – Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand – meet. The area used to be notorious for its cultivation of opium; at one point being one of the world’s chief producers.

Are you thinking about a romantic, dreamy getaway for your honeymoon? A honeymoon on this South Asian country made up of over 1,000 coral islands will be magical regardless of where you stay or what you do.

Upon first glance, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram isn’t very different from most other ashrams around it. It was possibly the most famous ashram in all of India thanks to four British men who we know as The Beatles.

Architects, craftsmen, and artisans first started work on this architectural masterpiece in 1981, but this modern marvel is only due to be completed in 2050.

Through art, you learn about a place’s history; their culture through the subjects they paint; and even about the artist themselves. Here’s a short beginner’s list of where to shop and where to look:

In a world where life whizzes past in a flurry, certain things remind us that everything can be stripped from us in an instant. Abandoned towns are one stark reminder.

Take a walk on the wild side. Or a hike. You can count on being rewarded with picture-perfect vistas and photo-ready wildlife as long as you’re exploring one of these picturesque national parks in Asia:

In a town near Mandalay, an all-white pagoda rises above the landscape, creating a striking image against an ombre blue sky. Hsinbyume Pagoda is referred to as the Taj Mahal of Myanmar.

Although you won’t see it straight away, the unique architecture of Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid in Colombo was inspired by the pomegranate. Covered in elaborate stripes and patterns, a candy cane comes to mind instead.

At the mention of the ‘the world’s largest book’, you’d probably picture a large, heavy leather-bound publication. What if I told you that the world’s largest book, kept tucked away in a Buddhist temple in Mandalay, Myanmar, had none of these qualities?

Blessed with Mother Nature’s abundance, Nainital serves as the starting point to your sojourn in the Kumaon region’s mountains. It has a unique charm and pleasant climate all year round.

I spent a month exploring the wonders of Croatia and there's no denying the Balkan nation’s beauty. It will captivate tourists of all kinds.