GETTING the window seat on a plane has its perks. It means you have more space to rest your sleepy head, you won’t be irritated by toilet-goers and you can look out the window at the tiny ant…
Did your favorite airport make it onto the world’s best list?
LAST night saw the all glitz and glam of Skytrax World Airport Awards in Stockholm, Sweden. In total, it is the ninth time that Changi has claimed the title since the awards began back in 2000.Howe…
Thailand is limiting the number of visitors to its marine parks
ASIA’S “LAND OF SMILES” is really feeling the adverse effects of overtourism. And it seems to have reached a dire stage, jeopardizing Thailand’s valuable marine resources. T…
Dreams do come true: 7 fairytale-worthy castles you can actually rent on Airbnb
AIRBNB revealed in December last year that the home the Irish were lusting over the most was, in fact, not your average home.Although not as pristine as a hotel, for EUR130 (US$160), visitors can r…
Escape the city: Australia’s best adventure destinations
Australia is a nation made up of over six million sq km of glorious orange desert, stunning natural beauty, astounding wildlife, friendly locals and miles upon miles of golden beaches and surfing s…
Are you ready for Singapore’s new burger and shake joint?
WHAT is your burger of choice? Do you go for the classic juicy beef patty in a sesame bun with pickles and jack cheese? Maybe you’d go for something with a Parmesan-panko crust, topped with f…
Explore, enjoy, engage at Jerudong Summer Camp
As an institution that recently won The British International School Award for its Outstanding Strategic Initiative, Jerudong International School (JIS) has rapidly evolved into Brunei’s best…
How a sick airline passenger in the next row will likely infect you
A RECENT study has found that airline passengers have a greatly increased chance of getting sick if they are seated near a person with a contagious illness. In a study that is the first to quantify…
Quack quack the rubber duckie is back
RUBBER ducks have featured as a classic bath toy for decades, but one swimming team in Australia took their love for the duck a step further and made a giant one suitable for the sea. Perhaps it&rs…
This hotel in Japan looks posh, but is exceptionally kind to Mother Nature
JAPAN prides itself on being one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world.These days, the Japanese are even planning future wooden skyscrapers. Caring for the environment runs in their veins…