heless, the size of the tree and the fruit is not the most remarkable fact about it. The first of the 5 unusual facts about the durian, is that in Southeast Asia, this funny fruit covered with thorns is dreamed of as 'the king of fruits'. In fact, its cultivation is only practiced in this region ...
lower. In France, coconut blossom sugar is sold in the form of brown powder in the health food sections of supermarkets and organic stores. But in Southeast Asia, it is often sold in the form of blocks or syrups. In Malaysia, this palm sugar with its beautiful brown color and good caramel tast ...
belongs to the Arecaceae family and its botanical name is Salacca zalacca. Although its origin remains unknown, this palm is a typical species of Southeast Asia. It grows in Java and Sumatra and is cultivated mainly in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Sometimes creeping, it can grow up to 6 ...
ally saw them on every corner! However, the exact origin of chendol is controversial as this dessert can be found under different names throughout Southeast Asia. It is sometimes attributed to be invented in Singapore without any historical source to prove it... Indonesians claim that this des ...
anity since 2009 because it is the most elaborate of all. However, this does not mean that this fabric printing technique is necessarily native to Southeast Asia. In fact, the origins of this technique are quite mysterious as traces of this traditional art have been found by archaeologists in sev ...
rus deliciosa). This fruit is said to have appeared in China before spreading to Indonesia and the Philippines, and later on to India and throughout Southeast Asia. 3- It is a decorative indoor orange tree. Even though the fruits of the calamondin are edible and widely used in Asian cuisine, in Eur ...
ame comes from the ancient Greek "hibískos", meaning "marshmallow", has been known and cultivated since ancient times. This plant was grown in Egypt and Southeast Asia as an ornamental plant, but also for its edible fruits. This flower has medicinal properties: it was once used to soothe coughs an ...
to see that the photographer always puts the human at the center of the image, even when his presence is only hinted at. From the United States to Southeast Asia, via Brazil, Cuba, Africa, Italy, Afghanistan and India, this exhibition offers a true world tour in images and, above all, an emotiona ...
ca'. 4- For landscapes and nature In addition to its particularly rich history and culture, Malaysia is one of the most beautiful destinations in Southeast Asia for its landscapes. The territories of Sarawak and Sabah, located in northern Borneo, are particularly famous for their tropical rai ...
kaya, a kind of spread made of coconut milk, eggs and sugar. With its creamy texture reminiscent of English lemon curd, kaya is a popular treat in Southeast Asia and particularly in Malaysia and Singapore. This spread can have different colors: a nice caramel hue when plain or a surprising gre ...
f-season flowers generates significant pollution: these species grow in greenhouses or come from the ends of the earth (from South America, Africa or Southeast Asia). The intensive cultivation of flowers is also polluting for the soil because of the use of pesticides and fertilizers. When it is d ...
anging baskets. It is in fact a plant that in nature lives hanging on the trunk of trees in tropical forests. It is found in Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia. In its natural environment, its hanging and cut fronds can reach up to 2.50 m long! With its pendulous habit and exceptionally larg ...
om windows, protected from direct sunlight. Provide it with regular potting soil with good drainage or orchid substrate. Note: This species native to Southeast Asia is an epiphytic plant like orchids... In its natural habitat, it clings to trees and can exceed 10 meters in height. 3- She adapts to ...
ext vacation, it would be a shame to only visit modern metropolises like Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the country... This lesser-known destination in Southeast Asia also has breathtaking nature, as evidenced by the natural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Out of the four distingui ...
