Eastern Asia is one part of the world etched with rich culture and tradition. From festivities to rituals to food, each occasion, activity and cuisine is both colorful, interesting and has a symbolic history behind. Visitors to countries like Thailand never fail to be awed by the meticulous detail and fascinating stories that govern each event in the country. It is no different for the famous Hungry Ghost Festival whose name in itself is quite the crowd puller. The ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival is one interesting event that makes its way into the calendars of the Thai’s Singaporeans and the Chinese. The Chinese pay great importance to the satisfaction of their dead ancestors. They believe that their good fortune in this life rests on this deed. …

A fascinating aspect of Thai culture is the nine-day purge known as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Held each year in the month of October, the festival includes an unusual parade that may take you aback the first time that you witness the strange sights. People pierce their tongue, cheeks and other parts of the body with sharp metal objects. Some even go to the extent of carrying large metal tools through their piercings. For instance, some carry bicycles, large swords and rifles which are pierced through the cheek and the tongue and balanced by both hands. The ritual is intense and is somewhat gruesome to watch, and it is not the type of thing that most tourists are accustomed to. However, the strength and the …

A fascinating aspect of Thai culture is the nine-day purge known as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Held each year in the month of October, the festival includes an unusual parade that may take you aback the first time that you witness the strange sights. People pierce their tongue, cheeks and other parts of the body with sharp metal objects. Some even go to the extent of carrying large metal tools through their piercings. For instance, some carry bicycles, large swords and rifles which are pierced through the cheek and the tongue and balanced by both hands. The ritual is intense and is somewhat gruesome to watch, and it is not the type of thing that most tourists are accustomed to. However, the strength and the …

Tourist destinations such as Hong Kong offer best of the best and being based at Hong Kong serviced apartments make it possible to enjoy your stay in the city to the fullest. Citadines Ashley Hongkong is a desirable option of serviced accommodation Hong Kong has to offer. If you are lucky, you will be visiting the city during the time of Hong Kong wine and dine festival. Bringing an excellent blend of culinary delights and fine wines amidst the enchanting backdrop of the harbor, the event also features fantastic live entertainment. This gourmet extravaganza brings the chance for you to taste some great wines from all around the world. Also be sure to sample some of the heavenly desserts featured at the event.

Phuket has risen from its lazy traditional village to become a popular tourist hub in the east with its pristine beaches and warm waters drawing tourists from around the globe to bask in and enjoy the sun, sand and surf in this tropical paradise. Kathu is actually one of the three districts of Phuket Island. Muang and Thalang are the other two and Kathu includes the popular Pantong Beach and Kamala Beach as well as the island between Pantong and Phuket. Kathu used to be a tin mining industry based village especially in the 19th and early 20th century and although the tin industry is not flourishing as it used to, the little town has retained its traditional cultures and practices. The Kathu Festival is …

Bangkok is a thriving part of the Southeast Asian landscape with an exciting array of sights, smells and tastes to titillate any experiential palate. One of the most famous cultural offerings of the city are its food options, from street vendours serving up succulent and sizzling satay pieces on a stick to the warm and spicy soups such as Tom Yam and Tom Kah Khai, which are a welcome treat during the city’s chilly monsoon periods. The best way to sample these delectable offerings are from a central apartment Bangkok has to offer its discerning visitors. If you’re looking for serviced accommodation in Bangkok with broadband internet and other modern amenities, look no further than the Somerset Lake Point Bangkok which offers all its guests …