THE PRICE of a taxi rise could rise as much as KRW1,500 (US$1.40) this summer in Seoul to reflect the current labor conditions of taxi drivers.However, concerns have been raised by the Korean Taxi …
When will ignorant tourists learn?
AS FIVE Thai nationals face sentencing for clambering on the ruins at Wat Mahathat in Thailand, conscious travelers continue to ask themselves, when will ignorant tourists learn?Pol Col Surapong Th…
Trendy Taiwan: China’s cool neighbor
TAIWAN has seen a significant increase in tourists over the past few years, and for very good, tasty, awe-inspiring reasons. From melt-in-your-mouth bao (a type of steamed, filled bun) to unrivaled…
Future Games: Where the Olympics will be held through 2028
But the next Games will happen a lot sooner than you think, with Japan steadily ramping it up to host the 2020 Summer Olympics. And there are a couple more Games lined up through 2028.Here’s …
Halal eats: 10 Muslim-friendly restaurants in Tokyo
MUSLIMS who enjoy traveling to places out of their comfort zone, such as destinations that aren’t traditionally Muslim-friendly, may find it a challenge to find halal-certified or Muslim-frie…
Sweet dreams are made of Jeff Goldblum: A very odd hotel request
HOTELS are used to strange requests, it’s part of creating a memorable guest experience. If they can pull off these odd requirements, then there is more of a chance of getting a good review a…
How to make your vacation first class without breaking the bank
HANGING around at airports is about as fun as watching the grass grow and when you’ve got a long stop-over it can seem as though time passes even more slowly than a herd of snails traveling t…
This is why power banks can’t go into check-in luggage
WE sometimes wonder why seemingly harmless power banks are not allowed to be packed with check-in luggage during flights, but an incident where a device caught fire in an airplane cabin earlier thi…
Southeast Asia’s first amphibious bus surfaces
THE quaint seaside city of Kuala Terengganu, in the Malaysian east coast state of Terengganu, is now the first in Southeast Asia to deploy an amphibious bus to ferry tourists in both land and water…
Your essential guide to Holi festival
THE colorful burst of Holi festival is just around the corner. Marking the beginning of spring, and celebrating the triumph of good over evil, this explosion of traditional Hindu color is set to ta…