A JAPANESE CITY has been plagued with hordes of wannabe ninjas after numerous media portals misconstrued American radio station NPR’s report about Japan’s depopulation and labor shortag…
In pictures: The best of Bali
LOCATED at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands with Java to the west and Lombok to the east, Bali is one of Southeast Asia’s most enchanting islands. Home to the biggest Hindu pop…
Top Korea Hotel App Takes Majority Stake in Singapore Startup Zen Rooms
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Where are the most popular glamping sites in Asia?
ONE of the biggest misconceptions about glamping is that the best or most popular glamping sites are in faraway places such as the US or Europe. Glamping (glamorous camping) is an increasingly popu…
Did you know Phuket has a rogue ocean-going crocodile?
STORIES of sharks prowling around popular swimming spots in hot countries aren’t uncommon, albeit still very frightening. A lone crocodile has been spotted on several occasions lurking in the…
Would you ride an elephant? This is why you shouldn’t
PERHAPS this is news to many but being able to ride an elephant means the creature has been tortured. So why do it?The remaining 43 percent, however, said they would definitely ride one (36 percent…
Why Thailand is the perfect go-to surfing destination
A WORLD of extremes, where noisy cities meet authentic street markets and luxury seaside resorts are intertwined with deserted beaches, Thailand is a popular travel destination for many reasons. Be…
Doing the #InMyFeelingsChallenge could land you in jail
ANOTHER DAY, another travel trend that could potentially be harmful.But it some places, attempting the challenge could land you in jail. For the uninitiated, the #InMyFeelingsChallenge requires peo…
From Melbourne to Manila for less than a train fare
NOTHING says summer like a cheap airfare to 7,641 sunshine-filled islands boasting stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, warm oceans and US$1 premium beer. The Southeast Asian archipelago is a firm…