DAYS after Indonesia lowered the alert status for the surrounding area of Mount Agung in Bali, it has erupted again. As of yet, no airlines have announced cancellations or redirection for flights i…
Philippines’ famous Boracay Island faces shutdown due to sewage woes
THE WORLD-FAMOUS BORACAY ISLAND in Central Philippines will be shut down if the nasty environmental problem there is not resolved in six months. “I will close Boracay. Boracay is a cesspool,&…
The most popular Chinese New Year destinations for Asian travelers
CHINESE NEW YEAR is a good time to get together to celebrate the festivities with family, friends and loved ones. For those who are celebrating, at least.It’s the biggest traditional festival…
Dubai beats own record of world’s tallest hotel
IN AN ATTEMPT to beat a record it already holds, Dubai announced the opening of the “world’s new tallest hotel” on Sunday. on Feb 11, 2018 at 7:40am PST The new Gevora Hotel reach…
The most remote places in Asia you’d want to get to
IN A GLOBALIZED world it is difficult to imagine that there are still places that exist which are near impossible to reach, with tiny communities who have learned to live with bare basics in order …
Making it rain in Singapore: China tops tourist arrivals, biggest spending
CHINA is showing the world the money, becoming the biggest source of inbound tourism and biggest spenders in Singapore. According to preliminary estimates released by the Singapore Tourism Board (S…
Bizarre traveling events: Toilet brawls, naked passengers, possessed flyers
IN AN UNEXPECTED turn of events, a cruise ship had to sail back to port after a fight broke out among passengers waiting to use the loo.The woman allegedly attacked a man with an empty wine bottle,…
Travel Megatrends 2018: Ctrip Branches Out as Rivals Focus on Domestic Growth
Skift Take: The global travel industry wonders when Chinese companies and investors will play a bigger role. Restrictions on foreign investment are getting tighter. On the other hand, maybe they&rs…
Love in the air: AirAsia X takes Valentine’s Day to the skies
AIRASIA X is offering “couple’s fares” to Bali, Jaipur, Jeju, Taipei, Seoul, Osaka, Hokkaido and Hawaii in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. ‘ During the promotion per…
PyeongChang 2018: Let the Games begin
THE WINTER OLYMPICS in PyeongChang officially opened to much fanfare on Feb 9, 2018. While the event is not as big as the Summer Olympics, South Korea has a lot riding on the games. The 2010 Winter…