FONDLY known as the “king of fruits” in Malaysia, durian smells as oddly as it looks.In Malaysia, its smell and taste are celebrated during the annual mid-year season when the bounty of…
As Middle East rift deepens, Qataris banned from Qantas flights to Dubai
QATARI nationals will not be allowed to board Qantas flights to Dubai because the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned them from passing through its airports after Arab powers cut ties with Qatar,…
Taiwanese cities among most expensive for expats
ECA INTERNATIONAL’S annual Cost of Living Survey reveals Taiwan is quickly climbing the ranks as an expensive city for expatriates and business travelers.“The New Taiwan dollar has stre…
Sigiriya Rock: Is Sri Lanka’s premier cultural attraction worth the money?
THE chatter on the travel circuit in Sri Lanka often involves pontification on whether or not to pay with regards to Sigiriya – a Unesco World Heritage Site and an ancient city of ruins atop …
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa: Eat, shop, and luxuriate under one roof
ALONG Waikiki’s beloved Kalakaua Avenue is Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, a glamorous resort facing the iconic Duke Kahanamoku Statue.Besides the 1,230 well-appointed guestrooms,…
Adelaide introduces world’s largest rotating seating platform
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’s capital of Adelaide is proving to be a potential frontrunner for MICE tourism following a breakthrough rotating seating platform at the Adelaide Convention Centre’s ne…
Pakistan airline seeks to help Mecca-bound passengers stuck in Qatar
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES (PIA) is in talks to bring back Pakistani passengers of Qatar Airlines stranded in Doha after Saudi Arabia and four other Arab countries cut off ties with Qatar, an …
Turbulent ride ahead for Qatar Airways as Arab powerhouses cut ties
QATAR Airways – one of the world’s best airlines – could be left in the cold following a dramatic weekend in the Middle East.Ties were cut over accusations Qatar was complicit in …
Thailand could make travel insurance mandatory for all tourists
A NEW proposal is calling for all visitors in Thailand to present their travel insurance as a compulsory procedure before entering the country.Many hospitals have been forced to shoulder the burden…
Global airlines congregate to reach consensus in fractured world
GLOBAL airlines made a full-throated defense of globalization on Monday at their largest annual gathering, vowing not to give up on climate change agreements and calling for a swift resolution of a…