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Kerala’s new luxury boat service The Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD) has launched a new luxury boat service. This venture is aimed at showcasing the natural beauty of the interior regions of Kuttanad to both foreign and domestic travellers and to give them an authentic experience of the coir villages, paddy fields, and backwaters of Kerala. Tourists can now experience Kerala in a whole new way by travelling through its backwaters in style.  The service will follow a major route in Kerala’s backwaters transporting guests from Alleppey and Kollam. The double-decker boats have all the modern facilities and are able to seat up to 80 passengers with 20 seats on the upper deck. The services will start from Alappuzha and Kollam jettys simultaneously at 10:30 AM every day, passing various places of historical importance like Karumadikuttan (Buddha statue) and Kumarakodi, the resting place of Malayalam poet Kumaranasan at Pallana. The boat will also stop at other

Sabah, Borneo isn't just known for its natural beauty and wildlife. This is a list for adrenaline junkies looking to try something new and exciting at this haven in Borneo. All of these are guaranteed to get your heart racing. In no particular order they are -  Mountain Torq Via Ferrata The Mountain Torq Via Ferrata mountain trail gives one an opportunity to scale Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in South-East Asia. Standing at 3,300 meters, the mountain's north face is covered in iron rungs, footholds, cables and rails. There are several packages available for adventure sports lovers including - Walk the Torq, The Low Peak's Circuit, The Balancing Act, Conquer the Torq, The Preamble and The High Path. In addition to this one can learn sports climbing, rope ascending and rappelling. The mountain is just one and a half hours away from Kota Kinabalu and accommodation is available at dormitory style facilities near the camp. Sipadan Island Renowned as one of

Whether you're looking for a small cosmetic procedure and a big holiday or major surgery along with a short getaway, there are countless reasons that make Malaysia the ideal destination for your healthcare needs. Here are 10 reasons why. 1. Affordable procedures Malaysia's favourable exchange rate and the cost of healthcare services is at an extensively lower cost than that of other countries. If you're coming from a Western country such as the United States or Britain, medical procedures in Malaysia will generally cost a fraction of the price as compared to prices back home. 2. Modern facilities Extensive investments have been made to ensure that all medical centres are equipped with modern facilities, internationally accredited hospitals of Malaysia are capable of handling the latest techniques and procedures. These state-of-the-art facilities focus on what matters: more effective, efficient and pleasant solutions for patients. 3. Professionals with int

The peoples of Sabah are blessed with an abundance of seafood, their rivers providing freshwater fish and prawn, with deer, wild board and other game, plus innumerable wild plants, herbs and luscious fruits there for the taking in the forest.  The traditional foods of Sabah’s more than thirty ethnic groups vary, and depend on available resources. Naturally, the diet of coastal peoples was- and still is- dominated by all types of seafood, while those living far inland relied on freshwater fish and wild game. Although both hill rice and padi ( rice planted in irrigated fields ) have been grown in Sabah for generations, this is not always the staple food, and in the far north, corn and cassava ( tapioca ) are often eaten.  In many swampy areas, the wild sago palm flourishes. Just how long ago man discovered that it was possible to extract starch from the grated interior of the sago tree is unknown, but the pre- western name for all of Borneo, Kalimantan, comes from the word ‘lamanta’,

Sabah has the world's tallest tropical tree   EVERYONE knows that the tallest trees in the world belong to the Coastal Redwoods of California, which can tower more than 100m (over 350 feet) into the sky! These trees do not occur in Sabah, but did you know that the tallest tropical rainforest tree in the world is a Borneo dipterocarp? And not just any dipterocarp but one that grows right in our own backyard in Sabah's Tawau Hills Park! The lowlands of Borneo were once covered from coast to coast by towering dipterocarp forests. There are at least 270 species in Borneo, all having winged shuttlecock fruits, typical of the dipterocarp family, that twirl like helicopters when dispersed by the wind. While dipterocarps are found across South-east Asia, Borneo is (or was) their kingdom. Years ago, I remember walking through a logging concession before the trees were felled - one of the most magnificent forests I have ever seen. The huge buttressed trunks with their mass

New Zealand honeymoon destinations  are going to create unforgettable memories for you and your spouse and will become a successful beginning for any great marriage. New Zealand honeymoon destinations are certainly off the beaten path offering a copious variety of activities like fishing, hiking, biking, whale watching, bungee jumping, skiing, rafting and swimming with dolphins. You name it – New Zealand has it for your enjoyment. Listed below you will find some of the most romantic and enjoyable New Zealand honeymoon destinations: 1. Rotorua  is a town known all over the world for its geothermal wonders formed due to still active volcanic activity in the area. Here you can witness hot bubbling mud holes, majestic geysers and mysteriously escaping steam from the cracks in the ground. What could be better than soaking in a hot spring after an especially busy sightseeing day? And let us assure you that you will find plenty of things to do in Rotorua. Lake Rotorua is a great attracti