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Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia Deserves a Second Look and More

What do Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Christmas Island and Singapore have in common? They all belong to the same corner of the world, Southeast Asia. Other countries in the neighborhood are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, East Timor, Vietnam and East Timor. Together they form the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), through which they help each other out economically.

Meanwhile, not many people elsewhere in the world know about Laos or Myanmar, some don’t even know where Brunei or East Timor are, while a few more know about Vietnam, Cambodia and East Timor only for the wars.

The more popular countries here are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, and their fame is enough for Southeast Asia to deserve a second look. Malaysia and Singapore have robust economies that can compete with the best of Europe and North America. In fact, according to Forbes, Singapore is the third wealthiest country in the world, next only to Qatar and Luxembourg.

Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are not far behind, economy-wise, but they too can compete with the rest of the world in the arena of natural sites and topnotch tourist attractions. Indonesia’s Bali, Thailand’s Phuket and the Philippines’ Boracay constantly rank as the world’s most beautiful island-beach resorts.

Three other top tourist sites in Southeast Asia are Cambodia’s Angkor Archeological Park where you can find massive and dumbfounding ancient temples that would make you look twice not sure whether what you’re looking at are real or not.

Not to be outdone, Myanmar presents to the world its own collection of ancient temples on the Bagan plains. The sight of thousands of majestic temples lined up and clustered together across the rustic plain will stay with you for a long time. 

And third, the Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines. How to describe this spectacular dive site? Divers from all over the world are calling it the Garden of Eden underwater. That alone should tell you why Southeast Asia is in itself a kind of paradise.

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Pearl Farm Resort Davao Revealed

September 22, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

With nine islands that stretch over 28,000 hectares, the Samal group of Islands is located in the gulf of Davao. Samal is an exotic and beautiful island with a coastline blessed with white sand beaches, rich marine life, amazing rock formations, mangroves and landscape elements with touches of coconut trees, fruit bearing trees and flowering plants all over the island. Amidst an exotic environment is the Pearl Farm Resort Davao located on the quiet west side of the Samal Island. It is a 40-minute boat ride away from the city and is located by a hillside cliff with lush vegetation as the resort’s ultimate backdrop.

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Pearl Farm Resort Davao

In December 1992, the Pearl Farm was born with 19 Samal houses designed after the stilt houses of the seafaring Samal Tribe. These …

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Discovering the GAP Farm

September 21, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The GAP Farming Orchard Resort, simply regarded as the GAP Farm, was one of the most famous tourist attractions of Davao City during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Before the Philippine Eagle Park, Crocodile Park, People’s Park, beach resorts, and inland and mountain resorts, there was the Gap Resort already. You can imagine how thousands of people flocked to the park on any given day during that era. Luckily, management has well-maintained the farm so that the generations of today will be able to appreciate the beauty and mystery the famous farm provides.

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GAP Farm in Davao

The Gap Orchard Resort has topped in excursions, family outings and school field trips during the previous years. It seemed like no …

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Attractions at the Eden Mountain Resort

September 20, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Located about 3,000 feet above sea level, the Eden Mountain Resort is 95% human-made. It is a great example of how humans can re-create nature and rebuild a lost and serene environment.

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See the beauty of nature in Eden Mountain Resort

The resort was originally a logged-over area that was covered by a blanket of trees and wild grass. In 1971, owners saw the place as a potential property due to the spectacular overlooking view of Davao City and the Gulf of Davao. At Eden Nature Resort, there is definitely something to do for everybody. Find out the dozens of activities visitors can enjoy! …

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What to Expect at the Davao Wildwater Adventure

September 18, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

One of the most thrilling activities in Davao city is the Davao Wildwater Adventure. Experience a 13 kilometer fun-filled water adventure along the Davao River by use of an inflatable raft that navigates through the thrills of a river.

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Go water rafting in Davao

The team at the Davao Wildwater Adventure creates lifelong memories by offering a unique rafting vacation experience. Participants will be able to discover an exceptional escape from civilization by absorbing amazing scenery as they float through each set of rapids amidst the rushing whitewater. Discover how to paddle together as a team to form tighter bonds with your family and friends. The …

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Why You Should Visit the Wat Huay Mongkol

August 23, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

With a nation that’s 90 percent Buddhist, it’s no big surprise that their religious beliefs and spiritual views can be seen on most of their famous attractions. The Wat Huay Mongkol, roughly 10 kilometers West of Hua Hin, clearly demonstrates the Thai people’s respect for and strong faith in their religion.

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Wat Huay Mongkol

The Wat Huay Mongkol is a temple with a huge image of the renowned Buddhist monk Luang Phor Tuad who live 400 years ago in Thailand. In a large ground of the Moo Baan Village of the Huay Mongkol, previously known as Huay Khot, the temple serves a popular landmark with the statue of the monk looming hundreds of meters away from the site. …

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Everything You Need to Know about Wang Klai Kang Won Palace

August 22, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Perhaps it was inevitable that after His Royal Highness Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit built a group of palaces called Sukaves beside the beach of Hua Hin, other members of the Royal Family also built palaces in the area. Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit was the first ever member of the Royal Family to build a palace in Hua Hin, a district of the Prachuap Khiri Khan province roughly 285 kilometers South of Bangkok. And when the village became a popular beach resort with the nobility, King Rama VII also built another palace, the Wang Klai Kang Won Palace and made Hua Hin the Royal Family’s official summer retreat.

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Wang Klai Kang Won Palace

The Wang Klai Kang Won Palace was built by His Majesty King Prajadhipok Rama VII for his wife, Her Majesty the Queen Rampai …

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