6 Ways to Volunteer at the Zoo
May 20, 2009
VolunTourism, the approach of combining traveling and volunteering at your particular chosen destination, is concept that has slowly been gaining popularity. It’s a great way to travel, see the world and experience foreign cultures, and at the same time giving back into the local community. The wide array of options available are also a big plus, which means you get to choose something that is also of interest to you. For the animal lovers out there, here are a list... [Read more of this review]
Sal’s Travelogue #1 – Starting Solo
May 19, 2009
Traveling alone is often considered unusual, risky, lonely and even to some, boring. But there are often times when we feel the need to break away from the world at large, and explore new things that we are often unaware of, all on our own. In this upcoming series of travelogues, Sal relates his story of backpacking through South East Asia for a whole month on less than US$700. Here’s the start to his month-long journey! Six hours to go before my flight, and... [Read more of this review]
Exploring the Kowloon Side of HK
May 18, 2009
Hong Kong is, without a doubt, my favorite city in Asia. The melding of east-meets-west, the unbelievable craziness of the atmosphere, the ‘buzz’ – nothing beats it. One of my favorite thing to do on any Hong Kong trip is wander about the streets on the Kowloon side. It is a sensory experience in itself – the pungent smell of XO sauce permeating the air, cars and motorbikes buzzing by, the sidewalks well lit at night by neon. Here are a few of the places I in... [Read more of this review]
Expanding to Print
May 17, 2009
Few of us like Sunday afternoon, for the weekend is over and the workweek looming. But here at Unearthing Asia, we do, as it brings with it a chance for us to look back and recap the week. More swine flu news. Travel well, and take care of yourself everybody. On another front, we’re going ahead with our plans to produce a printed publication. This upcoming Friday, we’ll be sending to print a preview issue, which we will use to “test” the market.... [Read more of this review]
Pulau Seribu, Thousand Islands
May 15, 2009
About 2 weeks ago I had the chance to go to Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) nearby Jakarta to enjoy 3 days of refreshment – relaxing over freshly picked coconuts, suntanning and snorkeling on azure blue waters, fishing and exploring nearby islands. Great fun! I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting much as we head towards Pulau Seribu. Jakarta wasn’t exactly known for its cleanliness, and Pulau Seribu was simply an hour boat ride away. Surely its still too... [Read more of this review]
Exile in Remote Putao
May 13, 2009
The beautiful remoteness of Putao has a prominent foothold on the Burmese imagination – remote, inaccessible and ringed by snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Truly off the beaten trek, Putao was one of the British Empire’s most remote outposts and due to its isolation, was never conquered by the Japanese during the World War. Today, the Kachin state attracts adventurers, lured to the place by tales of rare species of orchids, the discovery of new breeds of snakes... [Read more of this review]
A Backpacker’s Guide to India
May 12, 2009
India is one of the most varied and beautiful countries in the world – a heady mix of beautiful beaches, lush rice fields, holy temples and hectic cities. Its city streets are a riot of color, and its peaceful natural landscapes and breathtaking architecture inspire even the most jaded traveler to find his inner guru. With cheap food, welcoming locals and hundreds of hostels in India, it’s no surprise this country is a well-trodden stop on the backpacker trail,... [Read more of this review]
