Author Archives: PakseCafe
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Why Visit Borobudur Temple in Indonesia?
The Borobudur Temple complex is the largest Buddhist monument in the world, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia(facts). Known in the Indonesian language as Candi Borobudur, this astonishing structure is one of the finest examples of Southeast Asian architecture in existence. Constructed in the 9th…
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Half of Laotian woman lack supervised birth
Laos has one of the highest martenal mortality rate outside of Africa at 220-370 deaths per 100, 000. Comparing to neighbor Vietnam, which has 49 deaths per 100, 000 and 1st world countries like Canada at 11 deaths per 100,000. On a positive side Laos has improved since the…
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Thailand: Holiday coverage accessible to travelers
Thailand tourism has initiated a program where tourist are able to purchase travel insurance online or within Thailand. TAT short for Tourism Authority of Thailand is a governing body for tourism in Thailand is working with 4 other insurance companies in order to provide this insurance. Travellers who purchase…
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Pirlo of Juventus scores first goal in Singapore New National Stadium
Another view of Pirlo’s goal for @juventusfcen – the first at the new National Stadium. https://t.co/JOHYrk2yME #SGvJuve — ST Sports Desk (@STsportsdesk) August 16, 2014 Pirlo from Team Juventus scored the first goal in Singapore National Stadium. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 55, 000 and…
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What is so special about Gua Tempurung and Its Cave? (Map)
Caving enthusiasts (a.k.a. “spelunkers”) and nature lovers from all over the world regularly flock to a marvelous cave structure in Malaysia(facts) known as Gua Tempurung. Shaped by thousands of years of natural processes, this elaborate structure is peninsular Malaysia’s largest cave, covering a distance nearly two miles in length.…
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Vientiane & Street View (Google)
Google has signed a contract with the Lao government to provide images of its Street View technology. This will give permission to Google to implement their technology and start work on roaming the streets of Vientiane and possibly Luang Prabang. It is said it would take about 3 months…
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Why Visit “Po Nagar (Cham Towers) Nha Trang Towers” in Vietnam?
Constructed around 780 A.D., the Po Nagar Cham Towers have endured as one of the many monumental achievements of the ancient Cham civilization in Vietnam. Located in downtown Nha Trang next to the Cai River in the mountainous region known as Cu Lao, the Po Nagar Cham towers are…
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Largest Wellness and Beauty Expo: Phuket. Coming up.
Phuket will hold the largest Wellness and Beauty convention in Thailand from September 18-20, it is the 3rd edition. Coordinators this current year chose to secure the 3rd edition of the World Spa & Well-being Convention 2014, it is a significant expo involving many industries within the health and…
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World’s second strangest lake: Red Lotus Flowers, Thailand
Travel and Leisure recently ranked Udon Thani’s lake as the second world’s strangest lake in the world. Located in North Eastern Thailand and 45 Kilometres from Udon Thani City, Lake Nog Ham is right behind the world’s strangest lake, Jellyfish Lake in Palau. Best time to visit is in…
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Ca Na Beach the Beautiful! Vietnam
Ca Na beach in Vietnam can certainly be considered as one of the most beautiful and most popular beaches in Southeast Asia. It is an impressive area which brings together the sea, forest and mountains into package. Strong influences from Cham culture brings a unique cultural experience to the beaches of Ca Na…