JAKARTA motorbike taxi driver Roy Sunandar has fulfilled the dream of millions of Indonesians: to attend the World Cup. According to one post, Roy attended the game between South Korea and Germany,…
How the UAE is planning to ‘steal’ Antartica’s icebergs
THE UAE is facing a serious water scarcity problem, with one of the highest per capita water consumption rates in the world (about 550 liters per day).Word has it that the UAE may even run out of g…
These snacks will save you from boredom eating when traveling
THE ESSENCE OF BOREDOM by William L. Mikulas and Stephen J. Vodanovich defines boredom as “a state of relatively low arousal and dissatisfaction, which is attributed to an inadequately stimul…
Discover the Unesco-certified ‘hidden’ Christian sites in Japan
UNESCO has decided to add a dozen Christian locations in parts of southern Japan to its World Heritage list. Japan’s main religions are Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is as old as the Japanese c…
Surf’s up: Ride the waves at these Indonesian destinations
YES, we’ve all read rave reviews about Indonesia’s star island, Bali, by now.But there are many other, and some might say arguably better, surf spots within the Indonesian archipelago. …
India has over 19,500 mother tongues but you only need to know one
“LEARN a foreign language,” they said, “It will be easy,” they said. According to the results of a recent poll, more than 19,500 mother tongues are spoken in India. The in-d…
Rainforest Lumina: A night walk on the wild side
SINGAPORE ZOO’S 45th anniversary is right around the corner and it’s celebrating by offering visitors an illuminated treat. Built in collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Singapore and m…
Have you flown on the latest passenger planes?
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE boarding your flight and taking your seat only to realize that the cushion of your seat has more bounce and your entertainment console looks newer. It’s always a pl…
Adventure travel reaches new heights with hiking, biking, skiing app
WHILE the thought of getting lost in an unfamiliar place may seem endearing, the reality is different.But with the rise of all-terrain mobile mapping, this scary predicament may be a thing of the p…
The helpful homeless: Kuala Lumpur’s humble tour guides
BEYOND KUALA LUMPUR’S stunning skyscrapers and glittery city skyline, sprawling shopping malls and trendy cafes is a dark secret that can only be seen late into the night. According to a surv…