BEYOND India’s Golden Triangle that includes Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, Goa’s beaches and the meditation hubs such as Varanasi and Rishikesh all spring to mind as the usual tourist haunts …
Turkey Hopes a TV Soap Opera Will Revive Struggling Tourism Industry
He’s not a trained actor, but Turkish businessman Serdar Ali Abet hopes his television debut – and a mix of cliff-hangers, melodrama and lavish sets – can win fans across the Arab…
Terrifying cliff in China is the world’s most dangerous place to take a selfie
AN extraordinarily steep cliff in China is gaining traction on social media as one of the most dangerous climbs in the world.The wooden platforms – often known as the “plankwalk in the …
This hidden eco resort in Pokhara is one of the world’s greenest hotels
ARCHITECTURE and design magazine Perspective has awarded Nepali architect Alex Shrestha as one of the year’s “40 under 40” for his design of the stunning The Pavilions Himalayas i…
Laos to host forum to boost country’s ecotourism
THE ASEAN Ecotourism Forum will run this June 22 to 25 in the southern Laos city of Pakse.The two-day forum – themed “ASEAN Without Borders: A Roadmap for Strategic Development of Ecoto…
Have You Got What it Takes? Registration Opens for New World Harbour Swimming Race in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s New World Harbour Race will this year be held on Sunday, 16 October 2016.Given the event’s overwhelming positive reception in previous years, the enrollment quota for partic…
A beginner’s guide to the spectacular Gili islands of Indonesia
GILI has climbed the ranks as one of Indonesia’s top destinations alongside the likes of Bali and Borobudur. Just off the coast of Lombok, the Gili islands are not yet as developed as Bali, b…
Chinese tourists face threat of travel “blacklist” if fail to follow rules
THE China National Tourism Administration has highlighted nine kinds of misbehaviors that could lead to miscreants being placed on a travel “blacklist”.According to CCTV News, Chinese t…
You can now complain about your neighbor’s noisy Airbnb guests
AIRBNB launched a new feature for disgruntled neighbors to officially submit a complaint if they’re unhappy about concerns like noise, loud parties, disturbances, trash or parking issues, per…
Tourists can try exotic Asian fruits including durian at Bangkok fruit festival
THE 16th Bangkok Fruit Festival from July 2 to 29 will bring together some of Asia’s most exotic fruits, including durians, rambutans and snake fruits.Guests have the rare chance to try some …