THE TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT sure turned things around for the world.While total denuclearization could finally mean world peace for all, as we speak, South Korea is already considering expanding tours to …
Garuda Indonesia gives back to the less fortunate
INDONESIA’S national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, has launched a program dedicated to helping disadvantaged people. The umrah is a religious Muslim pilgrimage made every year to Mecca (als…
6 toilets around the world take the throne for being the best
CLEAN TOILETS are a big deal, especially when you travel. A good design or accessibility is a plus, of course. The 2018 International Toilet Tourism Awards judges toilets (or washrooms, or lavatori…
Why Mongolia should be next on your bucket list
TRAVELERS looking for authentic experiences and unique adventures shouldn’t overlook Mongolia. Despite Mongolia being the fifth largest country in Asia, it has a small population of only arou…
Hong Kong-China border: Scan WeChat to cross
CHINA-OWNED tech giant Tencent Holdings is reportedly working with the country’s authorities for its popular WeChat app to replace travel documents. According to government data, the border b…
Tokyo Disney Resort Is Getting New Lands, Hotel in $2.3 Billion Expansion
Visitors at Tokyo Disneyland are pictured. The theme park’s operator announced a $2.3 billion investment in upgrades. Read the Complete Story On Skift
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Soak up culture while sipping on coffee in charming Hanoi
CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, the capital of Vietnam is not Ho Chi Minh (more commonly known as Saigon). The “Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh” debate is not new, but if you’re hankering for a…
Here’s your guide to Asia’s best in-flight meals
THE late, great travel legend and culinary master Anthony Bourdain once told Bon Appetit, “No one has ever felt better after eating plane food. I think people only eat it because they’r…
The heart of heritage: A glimpse of Bangkok’s Chinatown
BEYOND BANGKOK’S bustling markets is one of the lesser-known destinations in the city that’s quickly transforming into one of the hippest areas. Located along Yaowarat Road, Bangkok&rsq…
These women are paving the way for hotels to go green
TRAVEL WITHOUT PLASTIC, a group of dedicated environmentalists committed to minimizing single-use plastics in the travel industry, has launched a toolkit for hotels around the world in conjunction …