Thailand has been in the press a lot recently, and not always for the best reasons. One of these being the tragic boat accident on the southern Thai island of Phuket which left 47 people dead; all …
Why might Thailand make travel insurance compulsory
Thailand has been in the press a lot recently, and not always for the best reasons. One of these being the tragic boat accident on the southern Thai island of Phuket which left 47 people dead; all …
Which are the most walkable cities in Asia?
COUNTRIES IN ASIA are designing cities not just for buildings, but also for people. What exactly is a walkable city?The truth is, all cities are technically walkable, but not all of them have prope…
How to outsmart mischievous mosquitoes this summer
DID you know mosquitos are one of the world’s most dangerous animals? Mosquitoes come in 3,000 different varieties, starting at three millimeters and ranging up to four inches with an 11-inch…
In pictures: Old world charm Ipoh
LOCATED in the state of Perak in northwestern Malaysia, Ipoh is the third largest city in the country by population after Georgetown, Penang (second) and Kuala Lumpur (first). For Malaysians, howev…
The world’s best beach party destinations revealed
PARTYING is no new trend, but how people choose to dance the night away and let their hair down has changed considerably over time. Party venues have also been redefined over time. From stuffy vill…
Got an issue with your Scoot flight? Talk to M.A.R.V.I.E.
SINGAPOREAN low-cost airline Scoot is celebrating its one-year anniversary of the Tigerair and Scoot by announcing a new addition to its family, the most awesome and resourceful intern one could ha…
Night sights: ‘Dark tourism’ in Japan
FORGET the sakura season and the fall foliage, yakei is the next big thing. Yakei, which can be translated as “beautiful night views” or “illumination”, is where brilliant l…
What you can do to stay safe during an earthquake
14 PEOPLE have died in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted West Nusa Tenggara and the tourist island of Lombok in Indonesia over the weekend.The victim had been participating in a climbing mis…
The hotel suites from famous movies you can actually stay in
ASIA is home to some of the world’s most iconic movie scenes. It’s no secret that people travel the world to discover these locations and get the perfect picture to prove they’ve …