Issue 12.2 – Travel No Matter Near or Far

This issue was originally intended to focus on destinations within the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. However, as time went by, we realised that to only focus on that region would be too limiting in terms of content and opportunity.

By Gaya Travel on March 30, 20172 minutes read

As such, besides talking about the tourism gems around Kuantan in Pahang (page 54), wonderful Indonesia (page 60), magnetic Palawan (page 74), laidback Krabi (page 78), charming Luang Prabang (page 82) and pulsating Jakarta (page 89), we also present fun-filled Chiba (pages 68 and 110), sunny Okayama (page 94), mesmerising Hokuriku explored using the Japan Railway shinkansen (page 104), and a lady traveller-friendly London, whereby our writer Sahida Sakeri flew there on Malaysia Airlines’ iconic Airbus A380 (page 114).

For those seeking ideas on where to stay, Sofitel Luang Prabang (page 126) and Golden Sands Resort Penang by Shangri-La (page 124) are not just accommodations but are also destinations in their own right. Not only these properties are interestingly designed, they are supported by top notch service and world class facilities that enrich guests’ experience.

Hope this issue’s contents will entice readers on where to go in the near future, despite all the talk about the global economic slowdown. Though many are cutting down on expenses or investments, we still believe that travelling, for whatever reason, is still relevant in the way that it is educational and stops for us from being stagnant – during each trip, no matter how near or far, you are bound to experience something new, pleasant or otherwise. And that experience is what make you wiser, more open-minded and hopefully a better person.

See you in the next issue. Safe travels to wherever you are heading!

JUHAN KAMARUDDIN @ JEREMY KHALIL

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Cover Illustration by Emila Yusof