Category Archives: Heaven on Earth

Ko Phangan

Although justly famous for its Full Moon parties, Ko Phangan has a lot more to offer visitors than all-night dancing. There are few day trip options from Koh Samui, apart from sailing cruises, so at least an overnight stay is recommended. Ko Pha Ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in South East Thailand, and located in Surat ... Read More »

Maui, Hawaii

Maui’s diverse landscapes are the result of a unique combination of geology, topography, and climate. Each volcanic cone in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands is built of dark, iron-rich/quartz-poor rocks, which poured out of thousands of vents as highly fluid lava, over a period of millions of years. Several of the volcanoes were close enough to each other that ... Read More »

Pulau Redang

One of the largest and the most beautiful of the east-coast islands, Pulau Redang has, inevitably, been targeted by big developers, and there are few options for the independent traveler; nearly all visitors come on all-inclusive package deals. Pulau Redang is one of nine islands that form a protected marine park, and it offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Of most ... Read More »

Soneva Gili Resort

The Soneva Gili is a mere 20 minute boat ride from the Male international airport. Upon arriving you immediately notice that the resort is located at one of the largest turquoise lagoons in the Maldives. The Soneva Gili is a special place for us. Come and experience Soneva Gili make it yours too. The Soneva Gili Accomodation The villas are ... Read More »

Bora Bora

  Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 km (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at ... Read More »

ScheckTrek: Thailand

  The ScheckTrek this week tours Thailand: from its capital of Bangkok, up north to the more rural areas of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the Golden Triangle (where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet), and then down further south to Phuket, on the Indian Ocean. Probably everyone knows that the former name of Thailand was Siam ... Read More »

Swat Valley – The Switzerland of Asia

  Swat is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan. Often called the “Switzerland of Pakistan” because of its scenic beauty, Swat is a popular tourist spot. Swat is a place one must visit at least once in a lifetime.Amazing scenes of Swat valley along the river Swat, Behrain, Madayan, Kalam and Ushu.Swat, generally known as the Switzerland of ... Read More »