ASIA-PACIFIC nations managed to nab the three top spots in the world’s safest countries for travel, according to a new ranking by security website Backgroundcheck.org. Hong Kong Singapore Jap…
Don’t eat meat? Thailand crowned most vegetarian-friendly country in Asia
DON’T eat meat? Thailand might then be your best bet for a Southeast Asian holiday.The ranking was based upon the number of vegetarian restaurants, the number of vegetarian restaurants in rel…
Japan to introduce departure tax in time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
THE Japan Tourism Agency has proposed a national departure tax of up to JPY1,000 (US$9) on both Japanese and foreign travelers by 2020 as it seeks to capitalize on a tourism boom expected from the …
AirAsia announces ridiculously cheap flights
MALAYSIA-based airline AirAsia has announced it is offering one-way plane tickets in India at the very low expense of Rs 99, which equates to around US$1.52.The mega-cheap tickets are for travelers…
Being a tourist is so 2017 – be a traveler instead
A NEW study predicts that 2018 will be the year for adventuring and exploring, not holidaying and sightseeing – the year for the traveler, rather than the tourist.The new findings could mean …
Emirates enters First Class battle with private suites replacing seats
THE airline battle for big spenders has intensified, with Emirates launching what it claims to be “game-changing” First Class – with design inspired by a car maker. Emirates First…
Emirates enter First Class battle with private suites replacing seats
THE airline battle for big spenders has intensified, with Emirates launching what it claims to be “game-changing” First Class – with design inspired by a car maker. Emirates First…
Should we still be traveling to Myanmar?
DESPITE the United Nations describing the current violence in Myanmar as “textbook ethnic cleansing”, there are currently no official sanctions against traveling to the country.This cam…
Our pick of 5 Instagram accounts you should follow
A PICTURE is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. But pictures go beyond words – they can transport you to a place you have never even been before.The photo-sharing platform is set …
Google is to release a ‘wait time’ feature for restaurants
‘HANGRY’ – the state of being angry due to lack of food – has just made it into the English dictionary. It is an affliction the effects many people. But fear not: Google now…