Travel

You may very well have friends who you get on with, but travelling with them can make or break a friendship. Here are five types of friends you should stay clear of when you travel:

I'm no stranger to solo travel and embarked on a solo trip to Kota Kinabalu. On my walk to the hostel, I was sexually assaulted. Here's how I overcame fear and shame.

Judging by how my days in the Elqui Valley started, I would never have guessed it would be ending on such a good note. I was here to catch the total solar eclipse. This was the best place to see it.

While most people treat Huay Xai as a stopover to other destinations, if you’re an outdoorsy traveller, it has a beautiful landscape. Oh, and not forgetting, you can also holiday with some super cute gibbons!

Travelling with your siblings seems like a no-brainer. Having said that, I’ve had some bust-ups with my siblings on the road. Here are some tips that’ll help you travel with your siblings better:

This is how I learned about the magic of manaakitanga – the Māori act of welcoming and sharing. Here are some of the ways you can experience it for yourself:

When flying out of town with your vape equipment, it's essential to know the guidelines and rules of travelling with one. Regardless of whether your trips are domestic or international.

For those of you who wish to have your romantic escapade in India, then look no further than Goa, India — where the sun, sand, and sea meet! Here are the 10 best things to do.

There are over 300 castles throughout Japan, but only 12 original-construction castles left that have stood the test of weather, war, and time. Here’s the low-down on them:

One of the challenges that come with travelling solo is taking great pictures at your favourite spots and capturing the best moments. The question is, how do you take epic pictures when travelling alone?

Over the past decade, low-cost or budget airlines have mushroomed rapidly around the world. Why are budget airlines experiencing so much success?

Kagura is a traditional Japanese performance that includes dances and music performed as part of a Shinto ritual for native Japanese gods, called Kami.

Travel blogs offer an in-depth and real look at the highs and lows of travel without actually having to go out there and experience it yourself. Here are some travel bloggers who are worth a follow!

The Saudi Arabian cabinet passed a bevy of regulations that grant women the right to obtain passports and travel without male guardians. The new laws are set to go into effect by the end of the month.

As thrilling and convenient as air travel is, it can also cause crippling anxiety for some. I too was once riddled with fear about getting on a flight. Here’s how I turned it all around.

When the words ‘flowers’ and ‘Japan’ come up, sakura usually come to mind. However, Japan has another flower display to offer. Ashikaga Flower Park is one of a few parks that proudly boasts spectacular displays of wisterias.

Thailand’s a beautiful country, no doubt, but what makes it really great are its kind and cheerful people. You can always be sure of a warm welcome. However, there are seven key things to know before you visit.

Headlines this week have been dominated by the Malaysian government’s introduction of the Departure Levy Bill 2019. Flyers will be charged a Departure Tax ranging between RM8 to RM150 starting September 1, 2019.

Xyza followed in her mum’s footsteps and became a domestic worker in Hong Kong for almost a decade. In that time, she picked up photography and would share her work online. Here's her story:

As enriching as travelling can be, it’s an experience that comes at a price. Travelling is often too expensive to enjoy without worrying about money. Spin the globe and let it land on Asia. It’s mesmerising but wallet-friendly.

Kyrgyzstan – a landlocked country in Central Asia known for its breath-taking scenery, raw and wild landscapes, and warm hospitality. It also offers natural beauty at reasonable prices.

The regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia are traditionalist spots; learning social norms will keep you from potentially upsetting the locals.

It appears that I feel none the wiser when faced with a precarious situation. I asked myself how I would handle things differently based on past experiences. Would I be wiser this time around?

Tsuruoka is often described as the ‘hidden Japan’. Its main attractions include three sacred mountains, two mummified living Buddhas, and a massive aquarium listed in the Guinness World Records.