The Chao Phraya River is an icon in Bangkok, and its riverside is home to some of the city’s finest hotels. Among these, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers sits on a pedestal as a rever…
Taiwan: the country of diversity
Tourists are yet to explore the uniqueness of Taiwan, one of the underrated travel destinations in Asia. The diversity of attractions in Taiwan, beginning with gorgeous beaches, excellent hiking sp…
Trade show in Jakarta to tackle Asia-Pacific travel products and services
JAKARTA will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2016 on September 7 to 9, and aims to attract over 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries around the globe.The event will of…
Singapore’s SilkAir launches new business class menu featuring local favorites
SILKAIR, the full-service regional wing of Singapore Airlines, recently rolled out a curated selection of over 20 new dishes for business class passengers.Some of the new dishes up for selection in…
Hanoi, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur are among cheapest travel cities in the world
VIETNAM’S capital Hanoi has been named the cheapest city in the world for international travelers, according to a new index by TripAdvisor.Janice Lee Fang, TripAdvisor’s Communications …
A High-Speed Train Between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Could Soon Be a Reality
Asia is embracing bullet trains like never before.Singapore and Malaysia are set to sign an agreement Tuesday that will bring a high-speed rail link to Kuala Lumpur one step closer to reality. That…
Here are 6 of Japan’s wackiest museums
WHILE many of Japan’s art galleries exhibit works from some of the most revered artists in the world, others are more… wacky.The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen MuseumMomofoku Ando was the…
Turkey’s Tourism Revival Under Threat From Coup Attempt and Response
Amira Gharib booked a three-week family trip to Turkey months ago, excited about seeing Ottoman mosques and the lush green landscapes of Bursa. Then she saw the images of Turkish soldiers trying to…
A Billionaire Buddhist Priest and His Disciple Want to Fix Tokyo’s Hotel Shortage
The Buddhist approach to doing business is yielding results in Japan again.Tomoaki Horiguchi runs a small real estate company in Tokyo whose stock has jumped more than 11-fold in the past five year…
Pokemon Go Glitch Is Tourism Lift for South Korean City
South Koreans are flocking to the city of Sokcho because it’s the only city in the country with digital Pokemon Go monsters. Lee Jong-hun / Associated Press The seaside South Korean city of S…