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Easily one of Panama’s most accessible national parks with a gigantic surface area that stretches almost all the way across the country from Limón on Lago Gatún to just north of Paraíso. It’s an excellent option for hikers and nature lovers and has a…

Certainly one of Central America’s most striking capitals, Panama is cosmopolitan and full of contradictions. Head to Casco Viejo – the city’s quaint and old colonial quarter to get a glimpse of old Panama, and then the glittering skyscrapers of its banking district to…

English is widely spoken in the Philippines to the extent that it’s not uncommon to hear a mixture of both English and Filipino in the same conversation. A small minority still speaks Spanish – though this is fading rather quickly. Filipinos are constantly conscious…

Brunei is an Islamic state and is one of South East Asia’s most observant Islamic nations. Tourists are welcome in mosques, but only outside of prayer times and only when dressed conservatively – with men and women both wearing long sleeves and trousers –…

Bruneian cuisine is, as you might expect, heavily influenced by the cuisines of nearby Malaysia and Indonesia, spicy with touches of Indian and Thai cuisine, as well as elements from Japanese and Chinese cuisines. The country is heavily Islamic so the meat is halal…

The beaches here might not be as renowned as those in neighbouring Malaysia and nearby Indonesia – but Brunei’s beaches are simply stunning. True – they are not often littered with the mod cons that one might expect from many of Asia’s top destinations…

Take a trip to Kampong Ayer water village, which sits on long stilts above the Brunei River. It’s well known as one of the world’s largest water villages with many referring to it as the Venice of the East – a name given to…

The Ulu Temburong National Park is the first national park of Brunei and has a wonderful collection of attractions available, which includes a Canopy Walkway that takes brave adventurers some 60 metres above the mountains. For something unique – take a river safari to…

The incredible Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque should be on the top of your list for Brunei. There, you’ll find a golden-topped mosque with marble minarets and 28 domes as a symbol of the 28th Sultan of Brunei from which the mosque takes its…

One of the wettest areas in Costa Rica is also the most important breeding ground for the green sea turtle. It’s a maze of dense jungle and calm winding canals that it’s possible to explore by boat or kayak. As you explore the canals…