Back in May, China deployed a Rig in the South China Sea near Vietnam. Hanoi requested Beijing to pull away and dispatched patrol vessels in an attempt to interrupt the particular operations. China was adamant that it did do a thing wrong and charged Vietnam of unlawfully interfering with its ventures.…

Aung Nyunt, a 63 year old from Yangoon, works with 6 other workers day and night transforming rubber tires into flip flops, rubber bushings, buckets and other spare parts for cars. Rubbing bushings have been in demand for second hand cars especially with 300,000 used cars on the road of…

A 13 year old girl has been raped and killed by being shoved off a moving train from an overnight trip, has sparked public outrage.  Many are calling for capital punishment for rapists. The body of the victim had been identified early on Tuesday morning nearby the railroad tracks…

10 years ago, yearly visitors were close to 300,000 to Angkor Wat, and UNESCO cautioned at that time predicted boost in travelers. Today, ancient stones are crumbling under the millions of visitors in the past 10 years, and the mounting air pollution has risen. Acid rain is another issue,…

Regulators within Hanoi are investigating in the removal of large tangle over head electrical lines, telephone and tv cables. It has come about as an initiatives to satisfy deadlines from city planning back in 2011 to hide and bury all exposed wires underground by the year 2015. The municipal communities…

The Mergui Archipelago islands, also known as Myeik Archipelago are found in the southern part of Myanmar. They are postcard perfect and can easily fulfill any notion that a visitor may have of a tropical paradise. The islands have white sandy beaches that seem to glow in the bright sun.…

If you are familiar of the show Survivor(US version) and happen to watch it 10 years ago, you probably remember that season’s show was based in Thailand. That is “Survivor Ko Tarutao”.  You probably remember all the beaches, coconut trees, fishes and the beautiful sun. 10 years later, it…

Isn’t the flavors of South East Asia foods explosive and you often wonder what ingredients they used? Here are some common ingredients must have in your kitchen.   1. Cilantro Probably the most known herb in the world that is used in many popular dishes as a garnish and for…

Tourists visiting Laos(more info) often spend little or no time in Vientiane, sometimes bypassing the capital entirely in order to head to Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng. If you intend to explore the city of Vientiane, there are many incredible surprises waiting for you. Here are  9 good things to see  and…

1. Siem Reap is the main hub town for the Angkor Wat area and nearby temples. Closest temple is 6km(4 miles) away. 2. You will need to purchase a permit, for one or several days.  You can purchase one at the gates/entrance to the temples, North of Siem Reap. 3.…