This 3-minute ‘Bonsai Burma’ video by Joerg Daiber is both clever and fascinating to watch – we are big fans of the tilt-shift technique…it makes every shot look like animation!
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Alms giving is the act of donating food to monks in return for a blessing and is a practice that’s observed every morning all over Asia. To find out more, take a look at our latest blog by clicking on the picture above. http://bit.ly/10RAZcM
Ramen is the quintessential Japanese comfort food with many different varieties. Click on the picture above to read all about the delicious wheat noodle soup in our latest blog. http://bit.ly/100bK3h
Hotel Room with a View: Here you can see the inspirational view from The Float House River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand – a luxurious buoyant hotel that provides private balconies with each villa – perfect for immersing oneself in the wonderful wilderness of Kanchanaburi.
‘The Rocket’ is a movie that’s got tongues all over the world wagging, and has won awards at both the Berlin and Tribeca Film Festival already, with more to come we’re sure. The first feature length major motion picture to be made in Laos, the inspirational movie tells the tale of a young boy blamed for the misfortune of his village who attempts to find a new home for his family.
Rainy season can be a frustrating time for beach lovers. Fear not, however, as our latest blog contains some great advice for ways to chase the sun around Asia. http://bit.ly/ZRcpaL
Gurkhas are renowned in Britain as fierce, disciplined fighters, but how did the Nepalese end up fighting for Great Britain? Our latest blog investigates the fascinating history of the Gurkhas. http://bit.ly/10oXxNb
Up Close: Bali
It’s possible that Bali obtained its nickname ‘Island of Gods’ because of the dense cluster of magnificent shrines and temples on the Indonesian isle…but it’s also possible that the nickname came about because if gods lived amongst men, this would be the place they choose to stay.
Do you believe in ‘feng shui’? Millions do, while others regard it is simply superstition. Our latest blog takes a look at the Chinese art form. http://bit.ly/17zc5PB
