Ever since Britain’s Sir Stamford Raffles sailed up the Singapore River back in 1819, the centre of the city has been a focus of commerce and trading. Take a relaxing boat trip to Clarke Quay to take in historical colonial sites, restored shop houses and other buildings that showcase Singapore’s past.
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More than half of the the 10 most visited cities in the world are now located outside Europe and the United States . Four cities are in Asia including the most visited city, Bangkok.
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An oddity in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a city-state, with a clear Colonial British legacy. A melting pot of Chinese, Malay and British cultures, Singapore has quickly emerged as one of the most economically developed nations on earth, an ultra-modern metropolis with little of the ancient tradition many of its neighbours have.
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In San Fernando, 40 miles from Manila, the Capital of the Philippines, a controversial religious ritual takes place at Easter. The people of San Fernando re-enact the seven last days of Jesus Christ, culminating in crucifixion at high noon on good Friday.
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The origins of batik remains somewhat unclear, with a few early examples having been found in 1st century Egyptian tombs; yet it is generally agreed that it most likely originated in Asia.
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