It is pitch black and rustling sounds in the jungle are coming closer. Our candles have gone out and if it weren't for the light from the dying campfire, I wouldn't be able to see my hands in front of my face. Khai, the seasoned guide I've entrusted with my life, is snoring peacefully in his double-layered nylon hammock, untroubled by the heavy rain that has been battering down on our tarpaulin covers. "The campfire will repel wild animals," he.
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
I have only met her in person once and it just so happened I was wearing a dress, false eyelashes, wig and gobs of makeup at the time. No, I wasn’t moonlighting in Bangla Rd; I was performing Widow Twanky in ‘Aladdin: A Christmas Panto’, at Underwood Art Factory. I instantly recognised her since we have been Facebook friends and have followed each other’s progress over the past few years, the reason being the similarity of our work goals. She is none other than the lovely Irish Vicki Kiely. I had the privilege of recently conducting a phone interview for this article with her. Here is what I learned.
Pullman Opens in Khao Lak, Thailand 02 May 2021
Located on Bang Muang Beach on the northern tip of the renowned Phang Nga province of Thailand,
Pullman Khao Lak Resort is now open, offering travelers an energizing destination to recharge and reconnect.
The stylish resort is enriched by the vibrant local culture, taking influence from Takua Pa Old Town and its Sino-Portuguese design. From the moment Pullman guests arrive they are immersed in local art and handicrafts – designed to inspire.
“The opening of Pullman Khao Lak Resort is our 8th Pullman property in Thailand, joining a collection of hotels and resorts that are focused on fueling success by inspiring the mind and energizing the body. Phang Nga is famous for its natural beauty and pristine beaches so we are excited to debut such a vibrant resort here. Pullman Khao Lak Resort will feature immersive art and design, offer up smart interactions between guests and staff, allow guests to stay on top of their game w
February 26, 2021
Danial Norjidi
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) announced that a protected area in Thailand touted as the world’s oldest tropical evergreen forest, Khao Sok National Park, has been declared an ASEAN Heritage Park.
The ASEAN environment ministers the nomination of Khao Sok National Park as the 50
th ASEAN Heritage Park as endorsed and recommended virtually by the 31
st Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN) and the 22
nd Meeting of the Governing Board of the ACB, with Vietnam as host, on November 24-25, 2020, an ACB press release stated.
“We are pleased to share the news that Khao Sok National Park has joined the list of designated ASEAN Heritage Parks,” said ACB Executive Director Theresa Mundita Lim.
Kao Sok National Park is the world s oldest evergreen forest
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Ecuador’s mighty Amazon
Explore the jungle-lined channels of the narrow, meandering Rio Napo by canoe, for birdwatching, animal spotting and memorable encounters with indigenous people.
Why it’s special
The headlands of the Amazon in Ecuador are known to botanists and butterfly experts around the world as a biodiversity hotspot. A great maze of rivers and streams feeds long, meandering tributaries such as the Napo and Putumayo, which have their sources up in the Andes. The lesser rivers, which traverse dense jungle, are ideal for motor-canoe journeys, and the focus here is on jungle walks and human-powered paddling into the tree-lined channels.