At one point of time in history Singapore was named as "Syonan-to" which means Light of the South. A unique nation in the oriental world with a tiny geography and a great treasure of riches in all its folds, Singapore is truly in the centre stage as Southeast Asia marches. A perfect blend of past and future, ethnic diversities, tradition and modernism, art and business, east and west, serene landscape and skyscrapers, religions diversities and places of worship that are architectural marvels, a kitchen of world's exotic cuisines, Singapore bestows the world a tourist destination of tranquillity and retreat.


Malaysia’s reputation as a benign country makes some people think that it’s going to be boring. It’s true, pushy touts are rare, natural disasters only seem to happen across the border and the multi-ethnic population gets along well. What to do without the hassles? Why not stroll around Penang where wafts of Chinese incense mingle with sour durian while Bollywood tunes blast from an Indian shop. Next head to the Cameron Highlands where you can visit tea plantations in the cool air; or, on the Seribuat Archipelago, off the east coast of Johor, snorkel through coral gardens and lounge on a mind-poppingly perfect beach. Put on your leech-proof boots to track elephants in Taman Negara, and how about delving into the depths of Sarawak and Sabah on mythical Borneo where you can see wild orang-utans and climb massive Mt Kinabalu? Unexciting? We think not.


Bangkok is a large city, modern and Westernised and humming with nightlife and fervour. Administratively, it is split up into 50 khet (districts), which are further split into 154 khwaeng but these are more often used in official business and for addresses.