THE LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET is constantly evolving, given the insatiable consumer demand for new, unique and exclusive experiences.However, bespoke travel appears to be the exception, with studies sho…
Is Google leading the way in wheelchair accessibility?
UP until just a few decades ago the need for wheelchair access was overridden by the desire of urban planners and architects looking to create something beautiful or perhaps to cut costs. Now, urba…
Nobody likes a soggy beach: The best times to go to Asia’s top 11 beaches
BEFORE booking a beach vacay, there are always a couple of things to consider. But don’t overthink it – the most important things to consider are, “Which beach should I go to?&rdq…
7 gadgets sure to bring a smile to any traveler’s face
TODAY marks the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness and people are making the extra effort to smile. A smile, a compliment or a funny joke can go a long way to making someone feel …
Save money in Singapore with these free activities
THE Economist Worldwide Intelligence Unit recently released a report naming Singapore as the most expensive city the world to live in, for the fifth year in a row.For this very reason, it is often …
Black Mirror is real: China to ban citizens with bad ‘social credit’ from taking planes, trains
THE Black Mirror-esque future is closer than we think as China is about to get its very own real-life Nosedive episode.Upon full implementation sometime in 2020, every Chinese citizen will be trail…
7 of the most bizarre, mind-boggling airline rules out there
NEVERMIND the fiasco over emotional support animals and the controversial electronics ban. Thai Airways (THAI) has just taken airline restrictions to a whole new level. THAI director of security an…
Will Thailand’s rabies outbreak ruin your Songkran plans?
MORE than 530,000 foreign visitors are expected to visit Thailand next month to take part in the super-soaking Songkran festival. The rabies virus has been reported in 40 provinces around Thailand,…
India’s living root bridges look like they came right out of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
TWO-THIRDS OF INDIA’S POPULATION reside in rural areas and these people endure inadequate infrastructure, poor access to services and resources, and markets. The northeast Indian region, deep…
Accessible Airbnb: Home-sharing platform rolls out filters for disabled travelers
AIRBNB released 21 new accessibility filters across the platform today, making it easier for guests with disabilities to find accessible travel accommodation worldwide. “Previously, guests on…