Asia Archive

Do you love diving? Then, what will you do if you get a chance to explore an island offering 25 sites in and around? I am sure you will be certainly excited to be there. This time, I am talking of Koh Tao diving in Thailand. Diving in Thailand is surely mesmerizing with its many eye soothing sites bearing the waters of Andaman Sea or Gulf of Thailand, but on Koh Tao, it is very outstanding. This most enticing island is hidden in the Gulf and attracts countless tourists each year. Anybody who has experienced Koh Tao diving always wants to come back here to explore more and more hidden marine treasures. (more…)

Petra, the old capital of the Nabataeans located in the hilly semi-dessert of Jordan, was put on the list of the 7 modern world-wonders and experiences a boom in visitors since then. This article describes the access to the ancient city, provides tips and hints, some historical information and a short description of the site and the most famous monuments. The best way to explore Petra is a guided tour, UB Cool organizes three different tours to Petra. (more…)

Living in a new country can be very challenging for a lot of people: a new culture to know, new places to explore, and new housing to get. Unlike most countries, the law in Vietnam prohibits anyone from owning land. That means you can’t own a patch of land, but you can get your own home. Based on your available budget and usage, you’ll have a lot of housing options to choose from. (more…)

It’s not easy to navigate through the rental market in Phnom Penh, especially if you are an expatriate that has just arrived in the country. Here is a mini-guide that explains what it takes to rent an apartment in Phnom Penh. (more…)

Malaysia is an attractive tourist destination. People from all over the world flock to this energetic city for its high quality of life, available at a very reasonable price. The government also encourages tourists to come and live to add as an advantage to its financial and commercial sector. The fixed income group of retired people from other countries can go a long way to sustain a luxurious lifestyle in this exotic country. At the same time KL, the capital of this country has a huge population of expats working and living in the city. (more…)

If you are searching for a villa for rent in Dubai, you are in luck. There are plenty of villas, starting from super luxury villas to some less stylish, but still excellent, whose rent is a bit more bearable. (more…)

Moun Everest, which towers above Khumbu (one of the three sub regions of the main Sherpa settlement of the Himalayas) at over 29,000 feet, is considered as the toughest challenge and adventure on this planet. Everest base camp trek starts from Lukla to the vast glaciers and the sharp ridgelines of the Himalayas in and around the Everest. (more…)

Phuket is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the South’ and for scuba divers it’s the jewel in the crown of the Andaman Sea. This island paradise lies only 8 degrees north of the equator; it enjoys a tropical climate with average water temperature of 28°C/78°F and has an amazing variety of aquatic life. (more…)

The warm, shallow waters of the Bahrain archipelago are teeming with oyster beds. Water temperature varies between 18C in Jan to 34C in August. There are a number of wrecks around the island including ships, tugs and planes. History and ancient history would suggest that diving itself was probably born in and around the warm shallow waters of Bahrain. (more…)