Southeast Asia a region of contrasts
Guide to Southeast Asia
Cambodia consistently ranks well on InternationalLiving.com’s Annual Global Retirement Index and also has easy to obtain visas for retirees compacted to other ASEAN nations. In the 2019 InternationalLiving.com’s Annual Global Retirement Index, Cambodia was named as the 12th best place in the world to retire. Is Cambodia a safe place to retire? Most expats agree …
Malaysia inhabits over a thousand species of birds, mammals, snakes and insects. It is possible to spot rare animal species during traveling through Malaysia. For instance, elephants, orangutans, tigers, panthers, monkeys, rhino’s, Malaysian sun bears, crocodiles, and tapirs occur in Malaysia. What are the plants and animals in Malaysia? Malaysia – Flora and fauna Rain …
Dama is a game with leaping captures played in the Philippines. In it, a kinged piece may capture by the flying leap in one direction. 5×5 grid of points, four point in each row, each alternating position with an end point on the left or right edge. What is the rules of Dama? Players start …
From chilli pastes, pork curries to lesser-known pumpkin fries, cuisine from the north of Thailand is a quaintly spicy world of its own. … The good news for chilli newbies is that the northern palate is not as fiery as its Isaan counterpart. Is northern Thai curry spicy? After you mix the spices with the …
The Chinese in Singapore make up Singapore’s largest ethnic group. The Chinese are the largest ethnic group in Singapore, making up almost three-quarters of the country’s population. It’s no surprise then that Chinese culture—from the language and food to entertainment and festivals—features prominently in Singapore. Are Chinese majority in Singapore? Chinese Singaporeans constitute 76.2% of …
Singapore is the clearest example, with full self-governance, its own currency, a robust military, and a population of 5.3 million. Several non-sovereign cities enjoy a high degree of autonomy, and are sometimes considered city-states. Is Singapore a country or a city-state? Singapore is a city, a nation and a state. It is about 275 square …
Do you get free Wi-Fi on Singapore Airlines? Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered to passengers travelling in Suites, First Class, Business Class, PPS Club members, supplementary cardholders and KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy and Economy Class. How do I connect to KrisWorld? Just fire up your laptop, smartphone or tablet and connect to the aircraft’s KrisWorld …
Ten skills are thought to belong to the Myanmar canon of traditional arts and crafts. These are called pan se myo, which translates to the “Ten Flowers.” These are blacksmithing, bronze casting, goldsmithing, lacquerware, masonry, painting, stone carving, stucco work, and turnery. What are the arts of Myanmar? Art and the arts are a cornerstone …
Clink it, saying: “Cheers” — English is the main language in Singapore. You could also say “Yum Seng” (“Drink good” in Cantonese) or “Tar” (“Finish” in Hokkien) General etiquette: Bow your head to show respect and lift your glass to show that your drink is finished. What are different ways to say cheers? How to …
Tap water in Bangkok is as safe in theory as the tap water in any developed city worldwide. This means that there’s no need to boil or treat it before drinking. Bangkok’s tap water is certified safe for brushing teeth, showering or making a cup of coffee etc. Is tap water in Thailand safe to …