There is no question that the history of trade and colonization have resulted in the unique evolution of culture in every country and province throughout Southeast Asia region and most of them developed its own unique identity in the areas of religion, art and communal structure. One can only impress by the perfect of culture blend when visiting place like Borobudur in Yogyakarta, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap or Laos’s Luang Prabang.
In most cases, the old history of mixture between the local and the foreigners’ culture creates
a perfect balance and deliver fascinating feelings for those who appreciate history and beauty. NOTE Places like Penang and Malacca have managed to maintain their historical landmarks despite
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the encroachment of modern development. It is in these and many others that visitors can enjoy discovering the history and stories behind the buildings.
In this edition, we feature some fascinating hotel destinations like the beautiful colonial structure of Hotel Maja
