Tour Vientiane now! Here at WoWasis, Vientiane gets our vote as one of the nicest cities in Southeast Asia. Although it’s the capital of Laos, it’s relatively small, at just over 130,000 people, and is easy to navigate. It’s got a decidedly different vibe as a capital city, without Bangkok’s crowds, or Phnom Penh’s edginess. […]
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Top 5 sights in Luang Prabang, Laos… the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia?
Tour Luang Prabang now! Here are WoWasis, the gorgeous Laotian city of Luang Prabang gets our vote as the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia. This oasis surrounded by hills, with more than thirty temples to visit, sits in a serene setting next to the Mekong River. The city has only 16,000 people, is easily […]
Read the rest of this entry »Ubud, city of art and culture in Bali, Indonesia
Ubud is a leisurely city of beautiful architecture, wonderful restaurants, terrific museums, and magnificent evening dance and culture shows. The city and her people have served as twin muses for several generations of painters, Balinese and expat alike. Walking around the city provides WoWasis visitors a seemingly endless series of interesting moments, and the outlying […]
Read the rest of this entry »Exploring Thai culture at Bangkok’s Siam Society
Bangkok’s best venue for exploring Thai culture and tradition is at the venerated Siam Society, whose exciting complex is on Soi Asok (Sukhumvit Soi 21), just northwest of the (BTS Skytrain Asok, and MRT Subway Sukhumvit stations). We attended an Isaan music and dance performance there for 200 baht, and were treated to fabulous Thai […]
Read the rest of this entry »Art Galleries in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The art scene is just taking off in Kuching, and there are several galleries of note. We expect the gallery scene to grow, so do keep an eye on the art scene here. Here are our favorites: Atelier Gallery 104 Main Bazaar Street Tel: 082-243-492 GPS N01°33.448’ E 110°20.915’ Here, contemporary Malaysian art and design […]
Read the rest of this entry »Art galleries and art experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Everyone seems to agree: while Chiang Mai is incredibly rich in antiquities and crafts shops, fashion venues, and museums, it still has a way to go in terms of the number of art galleries operating within the city environs. Three of our favorite galleries are listed below, as well as a couple of art schools that promise to […]
Read the rest of this entry »All things mosquito: an hour at Chiang Mai’s incredible World Insects and Natural Wonders Museum
Some people have passions for cars, others for art, others for cooking. Manop Rattanarithikul has one for mosquitoes, and since 2000, he, along with wife Dr. Rampa Rattanarithikul, has hosted his own museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand, largely a tribute to his favorite insect. After ringing the doorbell (it’s always locked, but visitors are welcome), one […]
Read the rest of this entry »Museums in Chiang Mai and Mae Rim Valley, Thailand
There are a number of interesting museums worth visiting in Chiang Mai proper, and in the Mae Rim Valley to the northwest. Museums in the city of Chiang Mai Chiang Mai National Museum, Highway 11, Chiang Mai. Tel: (053) 221-308. Located 2 km north of the city, the museum specializes in Buddha images, work implements, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bangkok river transportation on the Chao Phraya
There are plenty of ways to go here, from basic dock-to-dock transport, to dinner cruises at dusk. Basic transportation Chao Phraya River Taxis: These fast boats ply the many piers along the big river. Consult your map for their locations. A quick guide to a few of the high points along the river is at […]
Read the rest of this entry »Macau’s Museums
Although you couldn’t really call Macau a museum destination, it has two very good ones, and a few smaller museums that are worth a quick look. Aside from our recommended museums below, you’ll find small museums of religious relics at some of the older church sites. In our opinion, none of these were compelling enough […]
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