WHEN it comes to flying, personal use electronics have been airlines’ number one public enemy for a long time. While using a mobile phone mid-flight has never been proven to cause a plane to …
How to win a luxury stay at the Great Wall of China
IMAGINE sleeping under the stars on one of the world’s most historically and culturally significant sites surrounded by luxury amenities. In the past, Airbnb has hosted guests in some pretty …
Have home-sharing platforms finally met their rival?
HYATT Hotels Corporation, home to franchises of luxury hotels, resorts, and vacation properties, has rolled up its sleeves to counter home-sharing companies by rolling out a new product. What is Hy…
How you can avoid Asia’s gem scams
ASIA is home to many things, and boring isn’t one of them.Also, almost every Asian country has its own language complete with its own script, with some countries having numerous languages and…
How this Bangkok-based hotel is winning with MICE travelers
Since humans roamed Earth, people have been traveling for business purposes. One of the most iconic trade routes is the Silk Road linking China to the Mediterranean. Along the way, businesspeople t…
In pictures: Why Kyrgyzstan should be your next destination
WITH Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, and China to the east, Kyrgyzstan is hemmed in the middle of Central Asia, boasting copious amounts natural beauty and lots of adventure to be …
Myanmar offers visa-free entry to more Asian countries
MYANMAR is back on the tourist map and in its bid to attract more tourists, it will start offering visa-free entry to tourists from selected Asian countries. For the uninitiated, most foreign natio…
All you need to know about this new Asian airline
WATCH OUT, Asian skies. A new airline this way comes. According to an International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast, Vietnam is set to be one of the world’s top five fastest-growing…
Why is this Vietnamese bridge going viral?
VIETNAM’S coastal city Da Nang has been getting a lot of attention as of late, thanks to the rise in airline routes connecting the destination to the rest of the world. Located on the west of…
Russia turns pollution into beauty, Chinese tourists are stealing it
ON the east coast of Russia, close to the Chinese and North Korean borders is Vladivostok, an area known for having a rich history, distinct seasons and a colorful beach. Each “stone” i…