AS THE SUN adorns a hat and shines down upon the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, its residents are heating up and constantly looking for the nearest air-conditioned room.Here for your personal cooling-…
Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport moves all international flights to new terminal
BEGINNING April, all outbound and inbound international flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be moved to Terminal 3, according to an announcement by state-owned airp…
Tokyo Disney Resort’s rumored new park will be sky-themed
TOKYO’S Disney Resort is getting a new addition that could possibly open within the next four years and plans are being finalized as we speak. “Consideration is being given to theming t…
When a ‘Fragile’ sticker is ignored: Easy-peasy ways to protect your luggage
CHECKING IN YOUR LUGGAGE at the airport may have its advantages, but it can also be a cause for concern. Baggage handlers have a bad rep. They have either been caught stealing from luggage while lo…
Ready to chow down at Singapore’s Michelin Guide Street Food Festival?
THE MICHELIN GUIDE Street Food Festival is returning to Singapore this April and foodies from far and wide are already pulling out their adult bibs from the closet and shining up their dedicated ta…
China offers five-year visa to foreigners of Chinese descent
ANYONE who has traveled to China will know the process of obtaining a visa is long, expensive, stressful and utterly heart-wrenching if your visa request is denied.There are of course conditions to…
Is this the end for selfie sticks?
FOR SOLO TRAVELERS and go-it-alone thrill seekers, the selfie stick remains an essential piece of kit. But can a new, high tech device persuade them to upgrade?Yet, this nifty tool has earned a bad…
Snakes on a plane: Support or sham?
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE are traveling with pets they say are necessary for emotional support on planes, particularly if they are anxious passengers. But some pet owners are gaming the system just so t…
The Maldives Is at the Center of a Battle for Power Between China and India
The Maldives. A power struggle in the Maldives, a tiny Indian Ocean nation known for scenic luxury resorts and crystal-clear blue water, is taking center stage in a wider battle for regional influe…
Google Flights could help you predict delays
INTERNET Giant Google believes it has the prediction of postponed flights down to a science with the launch of a new feature that claims it can detect delays even before airlines announce them.Acco…