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Hotel Review: Tepanee Beach Resort In Malapascua, Philippines

Malapascua is a charming little island off the northernmost point of Cebu Island in the Philippines. While it is not the most touristic place, there is one main reason people venture all the way here: Diving. Malapascua Island is famous for being the only place in the world where one can consistently (guaranteed every day) dive with thresher sharks. Nearby the island is a feeding station, where these long tailed sharks ascend from their usual…

How To Visit Malapascua Island From Cebu City

Malapascua is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines for divers. It is also a nice little island to visit for a relaxing beach vacation without the tourists and expense of Boracay or Siargao. Malapascua is located off the northernmost tip of Cebu island so many people want to know how to visit Malapascua from the main city. Note: If you are not a certified diver, Malapascua does not have much to offer…

Best Dim Sum In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city famous for its Dim Sum. I’ll preface this list by only listing Dim Sum restaurants that I have eaten personally and feel comfortable saying how good it is. That being said, I’ve spent years trying dozens if not hundreds of different dim sum restaurants so I do think this is a pretty accurate list. I would also like to say that I am not including Tim Ho Wan…

A Guide To Sri Lanka’s Most Stunning Beaches

Sri Lanka has no shortage of beaches offering everything from long stretches of glistening, untouched sands to lively seafront towns teeming with happy, sunkissed people. Whether you’re a surfer, diver, snorkelling enthusiast or someone who enjoys sipping cocktails on the beach and watching the world pass by, there’s a beach for you. Let’s explore where you can find the most stunning beaches of this beautiful country. Ultimate relaxation The South Coast of…

10 Places To See Before You Die

Every person has a few special places that he/she/they wants to visit at least once in a lifetime. The list of these places to see before you die is different for everyone, but there are always a few choices that you can find in almost every list. Of course, the more you learn about the wonders of the world, the longer this list becomes. You sometimes stumble on information about some magical location…

Five Beautiful Beaches Around The World

There are many beautiful places in the world that can take your breath away, especially beaches with the turquoise water and white fine sands. But there are also some places that look out of this world, like a picture from a fairytale. Here is a list of five beautiful beaches around the world. Pink Beach, Indonesia If you ever did research, or have heard about Komodo dragons, you know that you can find them…

5 Great Breakfasts Around The World

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and one of the most interesting. With breakfast food there are no rules. You can get a savory standard English breakfast with tons of calories, a light and healthy oatmeal breakfast full of fiber, or a sweet Belgian waffle with syrup and fruits. In some countries, breakfast is more of a delicious experience than a quick simple meal. Here are five breakfasts around the…

Coolest Buildings In Hong Kong

Hong Kong island is a city known for its skyline. It has the largest number of skyscrapers per square meter of space, and if you look at the island from directly across Victoria Harbour you’ll notice that they even build the skyscrapers going up the side of the mountain. There is no shortage of interesting buildings in Hong Kong, from the tallest, to the most unique. Here is a list of the coolest Hong…

How To Take A Day Trip From Kandy To Sigiriya And Dambulla

If you are going to Sri Lanka chances are you want to see Sigiriya rock and the Dambulla Cave temple. There are two ways for how to visit these places. First, you can stay at Sigiriya village if you want to spend a lot of time, or second, do a Kandy Day Trip. The best way to do the day trip is to hire a private driver a it will be cheaper than online tours…

Japanese Peace Pagoda Unawatuna

In Unawatuna there exists a Japanese peace Pagoda in an amazing location. Perched atop a hill overlooking Unawatuna beach on one side, and Galle fort on the other, this is one of my favorite places to go in southern Sri Lanka. The Japanese peace Pagoda was built in 2004 by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist monks. In fact, this sect has built 80 temples all over the world, always in countries at war. Back in 2004 Sri…