ADVENTURE holidays just stepped up a whole new level, thanks to the creative mind of Dhanni Daelami. Views from the cabin are undoubtedly worth the effort of getting up there. Daredevils and adrena…
Risk of flight disruptions after Bali’s Mt Agung erupts
AN active volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali has erupted for the first time in 50 years, emitting a plume of smoke and ash reaching 700 meters into the air. Authorities have not raised the al…
Asia’s best Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit
THE Christmas season is upon us! With the big day just a month away, it’s time to get the break out the mulled wine, put together your list for Santa, and get the carols playing loud and prou…
This Japanese island is set to see more tourists than Hawaii
SAPPHIRE blue skies, crystal waters, golden sands and a distinctive history have made Okinawa see a surge in tourism over the past years, and it is now looking to have more desirability for Chinese…
Vaping in Asia: What’s the 411?
IT IS estimated 20.8 million people worldwide currently use vaping devices like e-cigarettes and vape pens. But not everyone is a fan, and an increasing number of countries are enforcing restrictio…
Brilliant Australian city breaks
Australia’s natural and manmade landscapes are as stunning as they are world-famous, providing every kind of traveler the perfect setting to tick off bucket lists and create epic memories.And…
Taipei will get its first Michelin Guide in 2018
IN the age of digital technology, pocket guides seem futile, but one name will live on forever in the travel guide sphere – Michelin. As of Spring 2018, travelers will be able to navigate aro…
Going skiing this Christmas? Consider these snowy peaks in Asia
WHEN you think of skiing, what immediately comes to mind? Performing aerials on the Swiss Alps, gliding down the snowy slopes of Chamonix in France or joining a ski tour at the world-famous Sella R…
Indonesia is creating new Bali-like destinations to entice travelers
CAN you have too much of a good thing? Indonesia’s tourism industry doesn’t seem to think so, as they plan to develop four of the thousands of tropical islands that make up the Indonesi…
Muslim millennial travelers are big business – and Asia is cashing in
Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan have been named the three favourite destinations among millennial Muslims, according to a recent survey.The report by global payments and technology company MasterCar…