SINCE the dawn of the sci-fi genre, flying cars have been whizzing around the minds of engineers, scientists, and inventors. The London-listed aerospace giant (not the luxury car manufacturing bran…
Take a look at the world’s oldest hotel
IN EAST ASIA, there’s a resort that has been around for longer than our ages combined – the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. To put this into perspective, that’s some 300 years before th…
How Indonesia is gearing up for the 2018 Asian Games
NEXT MONTH, 16,000 athletes and officials to take over two Indonesian cities – Jakarta and Palembang. This is the first time the Asian Games are being co-hosted in two cities.The pan-Asian mu…
Philippine Airlines Steps Up Quest for Chinese Tourists
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In pictures: South Korea’s biggest island, Jeju
LOCATED JUST OFF the coast of South Korea, Jeju Island is known to the locals as an idyllic rest and relaxation destination, popular with honeymooners. According to South Korean news agency Yonhap,…
This new system will ease Jakarta’s traffic congestion
IF THERE IS one thing that Jakarta is known for, aside from the friendliest locals and a mix of cultures, it has to be its terrible traffic jams.It is no wonder that for years now, Jakarta has been…
Kids traveling to the UAE this summer get free visas
THE United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) visa policies are evolving to attract more tourists. In June, the UAE announced a free 48-hour transit visa for all passengers flying through Dubai and Abu Dha…
Singapore Airlines named 2018 world’s best by Skytrax
SINGAPORE’S flag carrier is back on top.It also claimed best first class, best airline in Asia, and best first class seat. “Singapore Airlines is honored to be named World’s Best …
Why is Phuket suffering thousands of hotel cancellations?
THAILAND has suffered a series of tragedies this summer.Fortunately though, on July 10, 2018, all 12 footballers and their coach made it out of the cave alive thanks to the heroism of their rescuer…
Airlines are boarding the #cleaneating plane
IT has long been assumed that all in-flight meals look unappetizing, and are dull, bland, and unhealthy. Virgin employed the celebrity chef Luke Mangan to assist with food on the airline’s Au…