Tourists sleep at the airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, after leaving the island of Bali by ferry following the cancellation of their flights due to smoke and ash clouds erupting from Mount Agung vol…
Stranded tourists to board relief flights out of Bali as airport reopens
TOURISTS stranded in Bali, Indonesia were allowed to take flights out of the country as authorities have reponed the international terminal on Wednesday, two days after a volcanic eruption spread a…
This Japanese city is the perfect place for a winter getaway
IF you’re looking to escape the heat for a spot winter fun this festive season, you might want to consider Sapporo, the capital of the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido. A recent Agoda…
China’s leader is pushing for the toilet revolution to be followed through
TOILET habits are often kept between the user and the lavatory. But Xi Jinping – the President of China – is encouraging people to take part in the “toilet revolution” in ho…
Japan gets creative in the kitchen to attract more tourists
SOME say love is the universal language, but we think that food is the best way to communicate. Across borders, language barriers, political and economic hardship and even relationship conundrums, …
What’s happening on Bali? – How to stay safe and what to look out for
RESIDENTS and tourists alike wait in anticipation as Mount Agung on Indonesia’s holiday hotspot, Bali, looks set for a serious eruption. The popular tourist island has been on high alert sinc…
Mumbai voted India’s favorite city destination
INDIA’S most populous city has been crowned favorite city destination in the Readers’ Travel Awards 2017. Beachside favorite Goa and up-and-comer Meghalaya also picked up awards. Accord…
Great Barrier Reef’s successful coral transplant gives hope to other damaged marine eco-systems
AUSTRALIA’S Great Barrier Reef is a symbol of how intricate, beautiful and incredible the world’s ecosystems are. But over the past few decades, the Great Barrier Reef has also come to …
Filipino cuisine set for world domination as top foodie trend of 2018
WORLD domination by delicious Asian cuisines looks set to continue with Filipino food being the hot pick for next global favorite culinary trend. Asia, in general, dominates the trends for 2018, wi…
Bali Airport Closed Following Volcanic Eruption
Bali Airport is currently closed because of a volcanic eruption. Bloomberg Indonesian authorities evacuated some 100,000 people in the island of Bali and shut its airport after Mount Agung volcano …