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Anantara And Avani Hotels & Resorts To Ditch Plastic Straws
Oaks and Tivoli properties throughout Asia will also begin to ban plastic straws later in the year.
Taiwan Struck By Earthquake, Flights To Hualien Cancelled
Over 100 aftershocks have been reported to rattle the region since Tuesday, and rescue efforts are still ongoing.
Agoda Booking Data Reveals Solo Travel Taking Off In Malaysia
Booking data from agoda reveals the growing ambitions of the adventurous independent traveller.
France Eyeing Another UNESCO World Heritage Status
“The baguette is the envy of the whole world.”
New Crime Threat In Hong Kong Targets Travellers’ Luggage
The authorities are worried as the number of incidents involving luggage theft is on the rise.
It’s Getting Busy: More People Travelling To Japan As 2020 Olympics Looms
Got Japan on your bucket list? You're not the only one. As the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympics draw closer, Japan is only getting busier.
Would You Pay To Have Coffee With A Snake At Your Table?
Tokyo Snake Center in the Harajuku district, houses 35 snakes from over 20 species!
Airbus Surprises Europe In The Sky This Christmas
One unexpected aviation seasons greeting, coming right up!
Palau Makes Visitors Sign Pledge At Immigration Desk
Wouldn't you want to preserve your home if it looked like this?
Awards For The World’s Best Airlines Go To…
AirAsia was awarded the title for the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2017, winning the same award for five consecutive years.
Booking Scams On The Rise: How To Spot Them
As the number of online hotel bookings increase, so does the rate of booking scams.
Forbes’ List Of Budget Travel Destinations For 2018
Get a head start in planning your budget friendly 2018 travel adventures. (Or gain a little inspiration at least.)
Next Level Flattery? China Replicating Shakespearian Town
Expect to see replicas of Shakespeare’s birthplace and his family home at New Place in a little town called San Weng in China.
Last Chance To Sight S.E.A With Traveloka
All you have to do is sign up for Traveloka and log in to access all deals, rewards and more.
How Soon Is Too Soon To Go On A Couple Vacation?
Do you have a rulebook you play by when it comes to the couple vacay?
Millennials Travel Because They Can’t Afford This
What is it to be young and financially insecure? According to industry experts, it is to spend on travel experiences instead of things.
Naples Honoured With UNESCO World Heritage Status
Long thought to be not worth it, Naples is now honoured with UNESCO’s World Heritage Status.
The 10 Most Instagrammed Cities Of 2017 Are…
#Travelporn is real and it is alive and thriving on Instagram! Check out the list of the most instagrammed travel locations of 2017.
The Malaysian Passport Has A New Look And Safety Upgrade
Malaysia rolled out a new passport that has already been hailed as one of the most beautiful in the world.
Asia’s Best Kept Secrets: Remote And Luxurious Hideaways
Agoda.com (an online travel booking platform) has shared Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets with this selection of remote and luxurious hideaways.
Solo Travel & Sexual Assault: The Conversation We’re Not Having
What was supposed to be a vacation turned into a nightmare for a woman who claims to have been the victim of an attempted sexual assault in Langkawi.
Scam Alert: Woman Pays €32,000 For Apartment In Paris
A couple ended up duped out of €32,000 after finding the seemingly perfect apartment on Airbnb.
The Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations In Asia And The Middle East
The United Nations World Tourism Organization released their annual findings on travel trends, predicting the up-and-coming destinations around the world.
3 Shocking Cases Of Tourists Who Were Arrested For ‘Accidentally’ Breaking The Law
It’s safe to say that getting handcuffed by the police and staying in prison is definitely not on anyone's tourist to-do list.























