Borobudur is a 9th century Buddhist temple on Java, Indonesia. At that time, the Indonesian archipelago was ruled by Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms. The temple was then abandoned and covered by jungle, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century. The Dutch East Indies colonial administration and later the Republic of Indonesia undertook a series […]
On the 7th day towards Christmas, we come to Penang, Malaysia. Penang is a state in the northwest of Malaysia, and for long a major seaport. George Town, the historical centre of the state, is known for its multicultural urban landscape that, since 1770s, formed under the British East India Company and British colonial rule. […]
We orienteers love outdoors—what’s better than exploring the world with orienteering and hiking? Get these places in your bucket list and explore them when these places open up to tourists again: 1. Hong Kong Turns out, the financial centre of East Asia has a lot of nature to offer. From the easiest hikes around Victoria […]
