• The Big Three Secrets of Asia

    The large continent liked Asia, there are still many places that only a few of people could have been there. Where are mysterious and amazing in Asia? Where are the secrets of Asia?

    Kong Lo Cave in Laos

    Kong Lo Cave in Laos



    Sarun suggested Kong Lo Cave in Laos. It is a big cave which has a 17-kilometer-length river passed through a mountain. The other side of this cave is a village in limestone valley. It is a miracle that there are people living behind the cave for hundreds years. In the past these people never contacted with the rest of the world. People on the outside don’t know about this village. When rain season comes, water will increase until it covers the cave and the villagers have to climb across the mountain to go out. For now it is very convenient to go to this cave and village, but you should go in dry seasons. Contacting with Kong Lo Village headman and use a villager’s boat to pass through the cave. There will be a view spot on the way or you can see villagers transporting pig and beers for trading. This trip takes only five hours.

    Kaziranga National Park - India

    Kaziranga National Park - India



    The secret of Tirapab is Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India. It is a very abundant forest and a home of many nearly-distinct animals. Travelers can experience wild life closely, not only tiger, but also elephant, jungle donkey, the highlight is one-horn rhino which used to left just twelve in the world but right now there are about thousand of them. It is a magical moment that we can see a rare rhino soaking in a mud. There are many strict rules about travel to Kaziranga National Park because of its dangerous. For example You can’t get off a car because you can be attacked by wild animals all the time. Realize that you are a visitor, don’t go too far and do anything disturbing animals.

    Kotoku Temple - Japan

    Kotoku Temple - Japan



    Ploy keeps her Asia secret in Japan, a group of Zen temples in the northern of Kyoto. Normally, there will be a traditional every year and they don’t open for public to go inside. They will open for public to go inside the temple and the area around just once in a year in Gyonofuyunotobi festival which is in autumn. The highlight is Kotoku Temple with a famous tea room and a beautiful Zen garden. If you come in Fall, the red and yellow of leaves will make you feel like walking in heaven not a temple.

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  • December 14, 2011 /  Travel Guide

    The Slow Travel

    After the popularity of slow food which was a trend against fast food in Italy in 1980, many people response to this slow lifestyle, agriculture and travelling which is called “slow travel” – travelling slowly that will bring you the real happiness in your holiday.

    Green Backpacker

    : Slow Travel starts from packing your luggage. The keyword is stop bringing trash or pollution to community. Use a fabric bag for shopping, bring a personal bottle for decreasing plastic bottle consumption. When staying at the hotel, use electricity cleverly for example, don’t change a towel every day.

    Open your heart

    : When your luggage is ready, you heart must ready too. For experience new things on the way, you should take off your headphone, turn off your mobile, stopping online, don’t chat on blackberry, talk to a stranger next to you and you will know how many things in this world to learn.

    Decrease your speed

    : Walking and riding bicycle will make you see those little things better. Using public transportation also make you learn about simple life and fun.

    Taste local food

    : To complete your slow travel, try slow food such as local food, seasonal food, organic fruits and vegetables. They don’t have to transport, reduce global warming, spread income and they all fresh and delicious food.

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