BALI may drive in hordes of tourists for its pristine beaches and lively beach bars, but on a smaller scale, it’s also notorious for illegal moneychangers.Unlicensed moneychangers are a commo…
Tourists in ‘revealing’ clothing to be banned from entering Angkor Wat
CAMBODIA is exasperated by the spate of tourists dressed “immodestly” in the sacred temple grounds of Angkor Wat.Apsara Authority, the agency that oversees the site, explained that clot…
Cambodian Officials Say Tourists at Angkor Wat Need to Dress Appropriately
In this April 15, 2016 photo, tourists walk at the Banteay Srey temple in Angkor Wat in Siem Reap province, about 199 miles north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Heng Sinith / Associated Press Visitors wh…
Hello Kitty takes to the high seas for China tourists
HELLO KITTY, the ubiquitous fictional icon that’s played a big role in Japan’s popular “kawaii” culture, will have her face emblazoned across a trio of cruise ships for Chin…
Swim in crystal clear waters at these stunning Philippines islands
THE huge archipelago of the Philippines has 7,107 islands for you to dive, snorkel, pitch a tent, be a beach bum, get a sun tan and wallow in aquamarine waters. El Nido, Palawan El Nido is best kno…
Macau Casinos Think the Return of VIP Gamblers Could Mean a Resurgence
Is China’s Gilded Age back?Three-and-a-half years after President Xi Jinping started his crackdown on corruption and lavish spending, there are signs that the belle epoque may be ready for on…
Canberra launches global marketing platform to lure international tourists
TO woo tourists into Australia’s capital, VisitCanberra has launched a global tourism campaign to highlight the diversity of attractions and experiences on offer in Canberra.The platform &nda…
Bhutan is a peaceful Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas and a paradise for trekkers
BHUTAN – A Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, home to nearly 743,000 people and a government that prefers to measure Gross National Happiness (GNH) instead of GDP.Buddhist temples, monasterie…
The most popular Asian destination for Australian travelers is
YOU might be surprised to find out that Australians don’t just flock to Bali to holiday. It turns out that most of the time, they prefer their destinations to be less-trodden.According to a r…
MICE industry in Asia unscathed after Brexit despite volatility in leisure travel
AFTER a historic vote that saw the separation of the UK from the European Union, the travel industry is preparing for a shake-up in traveler habits.Low-cost airlines in Europe are predicted to impl…