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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.
8 Foodies’ Haunts In Penang You Have To Try
These eight popular food spots are within easy walking distance from the Royale Chulan Penang, so you’re never too far from a good meal.
Can’t Afford To Venture Far? Here Are 7 Asian Winter Wonderlands
Whoever said you needed to go for for that Frozen experience?
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!
India Is Capping The Number Of Visitors To The Taj Mahal
Concerned with overtourism, environmental damage and stampedes, India has announced that it’ll be capping the number of tourists per diem.
Why Living In Thailand Wasn’t For Me
"It all started when I found articles online that claimed teaching English abroad was absolutely life-changing and would enable me to travel."
6 Places To Visit When In Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Six places and things you need to experience while in Launceston, Tasmania when making your way down under.
What Women Should Wear When Travelling To The Middle East
Find it difficult to adjust to the norms and dress etiquette of Middle Eastern countries?
Vietnam Sand Dunes? You’d Be Surprised!
There are (secret) sand dunes closer than you can imagine — in Vietnam.
Southeast Asia’s Top 5 Over-Water Hotels
We hope you like large bodies of water, because these floating hotels in Southeast Asia offer the soothing appeal of aquatic spaces.
Travel Like Royalty: India’s Most Luxurious Train Rides
A journey through India aboard a train can be truly mesmerising, mystical and memorable as the track weaves through cities and countryside.
6 Scenic Cycling Routes Around Vietnam’s Hanoi And Ho Chi Minh City
If you truly enjoy getting to know a place by exploring its nooks and crannies, cycling is the best way to go.
2017’s Most Epic, Talked-About Travels
Every now and then, you'll hear about an epic journey that makes you want to book your next trip right away.
Let’s Go: Travel Resolutions For 2018
Is it time for lists and resolutions already? Well, here goes.
Unique Ways Christmas Is Celebrated Around Asia
Do you like your Christmas cold and cosy? In Asia, we do the yuletide celebrations a little... differently.
Marina Mahathir: The Year That Was – 2017
The year ends, as it always does, and we’re already talking about the next.
9 Christmas Buffets In Kuala Lumpur To Fix All Your Cravings
Tis’ the season to be jolly and serious feasting!
Zafigo Giveaway: Win A 3D2N At The Lost Paradise Resort, Penang
Explore The Lost Paradise Resort in Penang.
Palau Makes Visitors Sign Pledge At Immigration Desk
Wouldn't you want to preserve your home if it looked like this?
I Gave Up The Tai Tai Life To Provide For Children With Special Needs
“Every child here, I can tell you their story and how far they’ve come,” Melody says with a smile.
Being A Six-Foot Tall White Woman In A ‘Small’ City In China
I should probably start by saying that I’m a woman who stands six feet tall in my bare feet. I’m also very, very white,.
What To Eat At 10 Cities With The World’s Best Street Food
While every city in the world has some kind of street food, only a handful of them leave you craving for more.
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.
Family-Friendly Villas Under USD100 For Your Next Family Getaway
So mum wants to head to the spa; dad wants to go hiking in the hills or diving, and the kids just want to be at the beach all day long.
























