Rising at 2,600 meters or 8,660ft above sea level in East Java, Indonesia, is Kawah Ijen, an active volcano topped with a large caldera of molten sulfuric acid. Everyday, tourists trek the volcano to have a glimpse of its green and fuming crater lake. Undoubtedly,...
Snapshot: Sulfur Miner of Kawa Ijen
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Snapshot: Coron Contour
As the sun sets, the Earth shows the varying gradients of Coron’s scenic landscape. Scattered over the tranquil Coron Bay, these islands and islets form the beautiful town of Coron in the Calamianes Group of Northern Palawan. The town is a cluster of more...
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Snapshot: Petronas Twin Towers
The grandeur of Petronas Twin Towers has never failed anyone, not even me. Their imposing beauty stand out in the skyline of the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, utterly fascinating and impressive. Constructed in 1993 and completed in 1996, the Petronas Twin Towers were hailed...
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Snapshot: Colors of Lake Fewa
Lake Fewa Pokhara, Nepal Located at an altitude of 742 meters (2,434 feet) and covering an area of around 5.23 square kilometers is Lake Fewa, a freshwater lake in Kaski District of Nepaland shared by the city of Pokhara and the villages of Sarangkot, Kaskikot...
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Snapshot: The Road to Tirkedhunga
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Nepal Nested at 1,060 meters above sea level in the boundary of Baglung and Kaski Districts of Nepal is the small town of Nayapul, the common gateway to Annapurna Mountain Range. It is where trekkers usually start their journey to various...
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Snapshot: One Morning at Poon Hill
Poon Hill Ghorepani, Nepal “If not for Poon Hill, tourists will not be flocking in Ghorepani,“ the exact words of Lok, my Nepali guide. True enough, there were lots of tourists on that spot when I was there, all hoping to see the unobstructed view of...
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Snapshot: A View of Annapurna from Poon Hill
Poon Hill Ghorepani, Nepal Nestled at 3210 meters above sea level is the Poon Hill, a popular tourist spot in Ghorepani, Nepal. With its panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain Range, Poon Hill is definitely one of the best spots in Nepal to have an...
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Snapshot: Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, China A visit to Hong Kong is never complete without checkng out Victoria Harbour. Named after Queen Victoria of Great Britain, Victoria Harbour (or Victoria Bay) is a natural harbour that separates Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula. It is China’s...
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Snapshot: ‘The Beach’ of Krabi
The Beach Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh, Krabi, Thailand Needless to say, you have never been to Krabi if you have not visited Ko Phi Phi Leh. The uninhabited Koh Phi Phi Leh is the second largest island of the Phi Phi archipelago made...
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Snapshot: The Heritage Town of Taal
Basilica de San Martin de Tours Taal, Batangas Just two hours away from Metropolis is the heritage town of Taal in the province of Batangas. Famous for its old structes and ancestral houses, Taal’s history traces back in 1572 when it was founded by Augustinian...
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Snapshot: Captivated by Batanes
Naidi Hill Lighthouse Basco, Batanes A picturesque place enveloped by unbelievable enchantment and extraordinary charm. An awe-inspiring destination carpeted by verdant rolling hills and scenic landscape. A true paradise nurtured by howling wind and roaring waves. Oh my Batanes! The northernmost province of the Philippines,...
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Snapshot: Batanes, A Biker’s Haven
Racuh a Payaman (Marlboro Hills) Mahatao, Batan Island, Batanes If I will list the places in the Philippines that I find great for biking, Batanes will definitelt be on my list! Imagine riding your two-wheeled machine in a coastal road with the verdant landscape of...
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Snapshot: Bird Watching in Candaba Swamp
Candaba Bird Sanctuary Candaba, Pampanga Candaba Swamp in Pampanga is haven for bird watchers in Luzon. Located in the town of the same name, Candaba Swamp encompasses of about 32,000 hectares of freshwater ponds, swamps and marshes. The area is submerged in water during wet season and converted to farmland...
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Snapshot: Palaui’s Beckoning Charm
Cape Engaño Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley The old lighthouse, the roaring waves, the howling wind, the rugged terrain and the rolling hills. No this is not Batanes, this is Cape Engaño in Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley. Palaui Island is a protected landscape and seascape in...
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Snapshot: The Green Meadow of Palaui
Palaui Island Cagayan Valley If you have been to Palaui Island and trekked from Punta Verde to Engaño Point, then you have probably been mesmerized by the varied landscape of the place. You have walked on its sandy beach, saw its rugged side, witnessed its...
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Snapshot: Ruwanwelisaya Stupa of Anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka The ancient and sacred city of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka is famous for its well-preserved ruins of early Sri Lankan civilization. It was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and believed to be...
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Snapshot: The Lion’s Rock of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Lion’s Rock Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka It was a spontaneous trip to Sri Lanka, a country that was not originally in my bucket list. But the positive turn of events led me to this amazing place early this year. The island nation of Sri...
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Snapshot: Kihineh Maldives!
Hulhumale Public Beach Hulhumale Island, North Male Atoll, Maldives It was an unexpected trip to Maldives, a spontaneous trip made possible by luck and consequence. But it was a dream come true! The day I arrived at Male, I went straight to the nearby Hulhumale Island,...
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Snapshot: A Picnic in Paradise
Maadhoo Finolhu (Picnic Island) South Atoll, Maldives Maadhoo Finolhu, a serene and uninhabited island surrounded by perfectly fine white sand and warm turquoise water, is only one of the thousand islands that comprise The Maldives, but it is of the best the archipelagic country offers....
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Snapshot: Maldivian Sunrise
Public Beach Hulhumale Island, Maldives The Maldives will not be called “The Sunny Side of Life” for nothing. For an archipelago where it feels like summer all year round, The Maldives boasts of the sand, sea and sun of the tropical island escape. It is...
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