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Asia For Beginners: A Guide For Your First Trip
Asia is surprisingly affordable, endlessly versatile, the culture is truly unique, and the historic legacy is worthy of any globetrotter’s bucket list
10 Mistakes Every Rookie Traveller Makes
Don't worry, we've all made these common rookie traveller mistakes. The best thing about making mistakes is learning from them!
Japan’s Top 5 Winter Attractions
Here are five of the most exciting adventures in Japan in winter.
Marvel At These 8 Blossoming Flower Tourism Spots
These eight flower tourism spots across the globe are a sight to behold, so make sure you plan your trip wisely so that you don’t miss them.
Putting Wellness Travel On Your 2019 To-Do List
With the new year coming up, who wouldn’t want to start the year off with a clean slate and a fresh mind?
Holi-dating Our Children: One Parent, One Child, One Destination
Travel Tales: "We decided to go on a ‘holi-date’, a holiday consisting of one parent and one child, visiting a new destination."
7 Practical Tips For Travelling With Children
Besides teaching your children adaptability and opening them up to diverse new cultures and experiences, travelling together also creates lifelong memories.
7 Of The Most Affordable Destinations To Visit
To help you plan a trip that is fun and economical, here’s our pick of top 7 cheap destinations to visit abroad.
7 Reasons Why Japan Is Awesome For Solo Female Travel
If you’re not sure where you would want to go on your first solo travel adventure, consider Japan. We list out all the reasons why.
What You Should Know Before Visiting Kathmandu
Patan embodies the tranquil qualities of water; the city is just like the beginning and end of an orchestra.
5 Unique Airbnb Stays In Malaysia
Tired of staying in hotels? These quaint little Malaysian Airbnb spots might just be what you need.
The Village With A Purpose: Wanda Tourism Village
Filled with rustic wooden buildings and the mouth-watering smell of traditional Chinese dishes, this village is designed to end poverty.
11 Best Cities To Spend New Year’s Eve In Asia
To make things easy for you, we've listed out 11 spots in Asia where you can have a New Year celebration to remember.
Fighting Jetlag: Exploring How People Overcome The Effects Of Travel
Jet lag not only makes people sleepy but also can include headaches, cognitive problems, and (ironically) insomnia.
Japan Is Giving Away Homes
Japan is launching a program to reduce the number of abandoned houses throughout the country by giving away 8 million houses.
7 Boutique Hotels In Asia You Need To Stay In
If you’re wanting more charm and charisma from your hotels, check out these smaller-scale, independent hotels in Asia.
A Guide To Working The Ski Season In Hakuba, Japan
Want to experience Hakuba? Work the ski season!
5 Pro Tips For Travelling With A Musical Instrument
Some airlines will allow you to take your instrument on board as carry-on baggage, but that depends on the size and shape of your instrument.
The Forgotten Tribes Of The World
The recent Sentinelese incident has sparked considerable debate globally, as Chau not only put himself in danger, but also endangered the lives of the isolated tribe.
9 Tips To Help You Learn A Language Before Visiting A Foreign Country
What is the secret to mastering the basics of a foreign language? The answer is that there is no secret.
Travel Talk: Navigating The Forests Of Sabah With Amalina Davis
We talk to Yayasan Sim Darby Scholar Amalina Davis who just spent a month at Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Sabah studying the rich biodiversity of the tropical rainforest.
How To Best Use Your Smartphone While Travelling
Smartphones are becoming a necessity while travelling. Thankfully, they have become affordable, and come with a number of useful apps.
Journalist Shares Her Encounter With The “You Lost Your Passport” Scam
The scam involves an innocent-looking hotel cleaning lady and your passport.
Bhutan’s Festival Scene – Naked Masked Dances And Fire Blessings
In central Bhutan, in an area known as the Bumthang Valley, thousands of devotees dance, march, and run for a festival called Tercham.
























