West Bengal is an Indian state on the border with Bangladesh stretching from the Himalayas and the lush jungles at its footsteps in the north, through the… Read more “Intro to India: West Bengal”
Month: May 2020
Many faces of Singapore
Singapore is very pedestrian-friendly. The huge downtown area divided in districts historically connected to various ethnic groups is beautifully renovated and largely traffic free. Furthermore, there are… Read more “Many faces of Singapore”
Singapore for a backpacker (part one)
Singapore is likely to impress you, one way or the other. Whether due to its meticulous cleaniness and order, the original modern architecture, the number and beauty… Read more “Singapore for a backpacker (part one)”
Malacca (part two): stepping into the past
Malacca is a delight for the history lovers. Characteristc, brick-coloured Dutch colonial buildings, ruins of churches and fortresses, magnificent merchants’ residences, temples of all denominations, wooden Malay… Read more “Malacca (part two): stepping into the past”