All in Gardens
Northern Thailand has two excellent botanic gardens that are within an easy hour’s drive of the cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. They can provide a relaxing nature break from a busy touring schedule and are highly recommended to anyone interested in tropical or sub-tropical gardening, or to travellers who want a safe place to exercise that is cooler than the cities of the provinces in which they are located.
Tokyo is surely one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities. The constant buzz of energy is one of its great attractions for visitors. Older travellers who want to set aside time to relax will be pleased to know that that the city also has many fine parks. They offer a chance to slow down and discover a different side to the Japanese capital. We take a look at three of the best parks in central Tokyo.
The best orchid gardens in Asia are located in Singapore. They are arguably the best orchid gardens in the whole of the tropical world. Any visitor to Asia who appreciates the beauty of orchids should include these gardens on their travel itinerary. This short guide describes the three best places to see flowering orchids in Singapore.
Kathmandu’s Garden of Dreams is an oasis in the heart of a hectic city. Once a private garden, it lay in disrepair for decades before being restored for public use. It’s right next door to Kathmandu’s main tourist district, Thamel. Once you chill out in the garden, you may find yourself in no hurry to leave.
Japan’s wisteria flowering season is from about mid-April to mid-May, immediately following the sakura (cherry blossom) season, so if you’ve not been able to make it to Japan to see the cherry blossoms, then the wisteria flowering season provides an excellent substitute.
