Singapore’s Statue Of The Merlion. Created to be the symbol of the city-state of Singapore it’s based a legend of a shipwrecked Malay prince who saw what he believed was a lion and named this island Singapura, sanskrit for Lion City. These giclée prints will soon be available in several sizes and styles, custom printed […]
Category: Asia
Visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace Area
One of the visited locations in Southeast Asia is the Grand Palace area in Bangkok. Clicking sights on the above map will provide names and information on many sights of interest The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง ) is a complex of buildings at the very heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official […]
The Cruise Port of Manila Philippines Manila is the capital of the Philippines, an island country in Southeast Asia and is a major city having a population of 1.7 million. It has been the country’s largest city for almost 400 years. It sits on Manila Bay, on the island of Luzon. The Pasig River flows […]
The Port of Call Đà Nẵng
Đà Nẵng & Hoi An, Vietnam Downtown Đà Nẵng is a modern cosmopolitan city, with an impressive skyline, major shopping options, parks, walking malls, and a beautiful beach. The Han River runs through the center of the city, and is crossed by four bridges. The bridges offer an incredible light display of rainbow colors at […]
Port Of Call Hong Kong
Seeing Hong Kong In A Day On South China Sea cruises Hong Kong is a major port of call. While one day is not enough time to see much you can hit some of the major highlights. As you sail into Hong Kong your first impression of the city is one of rolling hills and […]
Nha Trang, Vietnams Beach Resort City Nha Trang is a major Vietnamese resort area famous for beautiful beaches and growing entertainment options. It is Vietnam’s most popular coastal town that has benefitted from its proximity to a number of great beaches. Directly across the water from downtown Nha Trang is Tre Island boasting an amusement […]
Ho Chi Minh City, as it is officially called, is a sprawling city located on the delta of the Dong Nai River however even locals still call it by its original name, Saigon. With the rapid industrialization recently of Vietnam a number of port facilities have been built along the channels of the Dong Nai […]
Singapore’s MRT (Metro Rapid Transit)
One of the worlds truly great subway systems is the Singapore MRT and it is a solid innovator. Many of their systems are recognized and implemented worldwide. If you are lucky enough to get to Singapore for a visit you must use the MRT to get around the city. From the time you arrive at […]
Port of Call Brunei
One of Asia’s wealthiest countries with one of its highest standards of living Brunei is a beautiful place noted for its friendly people. Home to the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one of the world’s most beautiful. The Sultanate of Brunei Brunei, is an independent Islamic sultanate on the northern coast of the island of […]
Port of Call Singapore
The port city of Singapore is likely what the future will look like. A world-class city that is modern, clean, safe and easy to get around in. You will be amazed by this place and you cannot say too much about the people, who are friendly, courteous and seem to live life with a dedication […]