Travel To Asia

National museum

Nepal's National Museum contains three separate collections in three buildings. The building on your left as you enter the compound is of the greatest interest to foreign visitors because it houses the country's finest collection of ancient religious art. The works on display are primarily sculptural with different rooms devoted to different materials. The first room on the left is full of stone sculptures dating as far back as the first century, with the most recent carvings dating to the 13th century. The next room contains terra-cottas. It is in the next two rooms, containing metalwork, that the skill of past Nepali artists and craftspeople is truly evident. Just to the right as you enter the first metalwork room is a statue of the god Viwarupa with hundreds of arms. Another room contains wood carvings, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the interesting pieces here are several toranas that you can inspect close up. The last room on the first floor exhibits thangkas from the 18th and 19th centuries. Spend a little time examining these paintings so you will know what to look for if you go shopping for a thangka. The second floor has a display on the lost-wax process for casting statues.

National Art Gallery

Partly housed in the Palace of 55 Windows on Durbar Square, this museum is noted for its large collection of Buddhist thangkas. These colorful and intricately detailed paintings on canvas were traditionally rolled up and carried by wandering monks to assist them with meditations and religious services. Also on display are carved stone figures of various Hindu and Buddhist deities that are even more impressive than the thangkas. The sun god at the foot of the stairs leading to the second floor is particularly beautiful. In a large hall on the second floor are cases displaying old illustrated books that record the histories of the kings who once ruled the Kathmandu Valley. In the section of the museum that is within the Palace of 55 Windows, there are the remains of beautiful wall murals that give an indication of how richly ornamented this palace must have been when it was first built

Maya Pub

This upstairs pub has long been one of the loudest and rowdiest party spots in Thamel.

Maya Cocktail Bar

With great cocktails and a very long happy hour, this multistory bar is a good place to wind down at the end of the day if you are in Nepal!

Ko Mun Nork

You are not going to find Ko Mun Nork in any itinerary of a travel agency, so you can thanks me in advance *roflol*,  but if you don't want to take my word for it, you could ever ask Bangkokians about it and you will hear some of the rave reviews the island recieves in both categories: as a romantic getaway weekend and also for the incredible occasional parties thrown on the island.

Let's put the private label raves (I am affraid most of them are invitation only) and the fairytail weddings aside and concentrate in what you can really do there...

You can experience a Robison crusoe moment :)  mostly in weekdays when you could hace the entire island almost to yourself, discover this hidden paradise and let the relax take over your body.

Ko Sukorn

Off the coast of Trang we can find with a very small island called Ko Sukorn, mother of four tinny villages and one car, not per capita, per village! *giggle* (true fact).

Definetly the best option for people who needs to escape from the crowded island of Thailand, or their daily stress.

The long brunette beaches (dark sand), will be almost for those who choose this destination and will singly enjoy the spectacular sun rises and sets and of course the great hospitality the natives will bring.

An A+ for the small one :)

Ko Chang

Most of Ko Chang's beaches are located on the western coast, and each one seems to be a bubble with an unique atmosphere based on shopping sprees, chilling out, activities and of course wild parties.

Every type of tourist will be able to find an accomodation that suits theirs needs, from low (almost none) budget backpackers to millonaires that search even more luxury to add to their lifestyle.

In Ko Chang you are going to enjoy the pleasures of scuba diving in the breathtaking coral reefs, you can take a walk throw the jungle and in case you are lazy like me ;) you can take an elephant ride!, if you are a sport men/women you are also covered with the beach sports.

Hurry you are about to miss the boat and if you are not god you can't run in the water :)

Dhukuti Shop

This is another craft shop that serves as an outlet for various development projects. Proceeds from sales of the shop's pillow covers, bedspreads, leather bags, lamps, baskets, place mats, and other items go directly to the craftspeople themselves.

Dangol's Art Gallery

Artist H. L. Dangol is famous among bird lovers for the illustrations he created for the book Birds of Nepal. On display here are both his bird and wildlife paintings and the paintings of his children.

Petrosains

Situated within the impressive Petronas Twin Towers building, Petrosains is a modern museum housing many exciting exhibits. Covering a total area of 100,000 square feet, this interactive science discovery centre traces the development of petroleum science and technology. Among the interesting exhibits are hi-tech presentations of a singing dinosaur and a smoking volcano. The discovery journey through forest, ocean and sky, and the simulation helicopter flight in a tropical storm is just as thrilling and engaging. There are also live science demonstrations and a child play centre. Admission: RM12 (adults), RM4 (children).