BOOKING a trip can be exciting yet daunting. Wanting to experience the cultures, learn about history from people who lived it and explore the unique traditions that make a destination special, are …
Hotels in China want in on the co-working craze
HOTELS are taking a page from co-working spaces’ book by getting in on the shared workspaces as a way to maximize profits by tapping into the city’s thirst for short-term office space. …
Climb, surf and dive in Asia’s capital of adventure tourism
SRI LANKA picked up the award for Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards this year, and it is little wonder why. Here are a few adventures you can have in Sri…
Backpacks for the digitally connected traveler – our top 3
BACKPACKERS are often perceived to be a certain type of person, someone who has been on the road for a long time, wandering and drifting from town to town. But this archaic stereotype is being thro…
Shanghai Disneyland Park finally reveals opening date for Toy Story Land
SHANGHAI Disneyland Park looks to be heading to infinity and beyond as the park confirms the opening date of its Toy Story themed land. From April 26 next year, Toy Story enthusiasts will be able t…
Discover this real life winter wonderland, complete with an ice castle
NESTLED in China’s far northeastern reaches, Harbin may not be an obvious destination for many travelers. But as winter descends on China’s northernmost province, this state capital bec…
Discover this real-life winter wonderland, complete with an ice castle
NESTLED in China’s far northeastern reaches, Harbin may not be an obvious destination for many travelers. But as winter descends on China’s northernmost province, this state capital bec…
Asia dominates popular UNESCO heritage site list
ASIA’S significant historical and cultural landmarks Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China dominate the list of the best UNESCO world heritage sites among tourists. They occup…
China’s travel industry can’t get enough of QR codes
THE Shanghai metro system has announced the introduction of QR code payments across the subway network, with the new system set to be implemented by early 2018.“Unlike traditional online paym…
The fate of Dusit Zoo in Bangkok remains uncertain
AT 79 years old, Dusit Zoo in Bangkok stands out as Thailand’s oldest zoological park, located next to the Parliament House and Dusit Palace. It was originally built for King Chulalongkorn as…