Latest

With each day bringing more news of fresh COVID-19 cases, is it still okay to travel right now or is it time to cancel travel plans in its entirety? Here’s what you need to know before you go onwards ahead on your journey.

Whether you’re a frequent traveller or an occasional one, you’ll likely run into an offer for a souvenir passport stamp one day. Here's why you probably should avoid accepting this, at least, not in your actual passport.

An electrifying shopping district with lively nightlife and blinding city lights, Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang is a must-visit when you’re in town.

Effective 4th March 2020, the Kedah state government has agreed to waive hotel room fees for all hotels in Langkawi in an initiative to boost the tourism sector in the state.

While the northern hemisphere enjoys a warmer clime, it’s about to get nippy down under! Here are six things you shouldn’t miss out on if you’ll be travelling to Australia this winter.

I’m here in Baños, Ecuador and I’ve only heard rave reviews about it and its outdoorsy stuff. The thing about these sort of activities – it’s more fun in a group. Now I’m back on my own, and I can’t exactly do white-water rafting by myself.

Arm yourself against the dreaded coronavirus with these facts about COVID-19 and useful tips on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus.

As we strive toward a more gender-equal world, whether individually or collectively, it is perhaps more apt than ever for this year's International Women’s Day campaign theme to be #EachforEqual. Here's a look at some of the milestones of women’s travels over the past century.

With death tolls rising to over 3,386, tips and advice on how to prevent COVID-19 infection have been spreading like wildfire. James Robb, MD, FCAP, shares his expert advice on the best preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus.

Although adventure has traditionally been a man’s domain, a fair share of women have proven that the female spirit can be every bit as brave, intrepid and curious as any man.

When you say ‘wine’ when speaking about Japan, you probably think about sake. Lesser known is that Japan has a bunch of wineries that make good, if not great wines – all against the backdrop of the scenic Japanese Alps.

Taking a ride on the back on an elephant might seem like a unique and exciting experience in Asia. But it is becoming more and more apparent that these friendly elephants taking tourists for rides are often being treated very poorly – sometimes even cruelly.

Tucked away against a mountain in the coastal town of Busan, South Korea is the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village.

My brother suggested we hitchhike from the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to the bottom of Mount Kinabalu, where we could begin our hike. Quite honestly, the first thought that came to my mind was ‘Nope!'

An island adventure may be just what the doctor ordered to have a truly relaxing time in 2020.

Formerly known as Tokyo International Airport, when it comes to things to do and see, Haneda Airport is seriously giving Changi Airport in Singapore that’s known to be the best in the world a run for its money!

If you are worried about the risks posed by a natural disaster, find out more about the at-risk locations you plan on vacationing at before making a booking.

If you can secure a free stay, you reduce a significant portion of your travel costs, which in turn means you can travel longer or more frequently!

I’ve been volunteering at the same place, Hostel Esperanto, for over a month. Purposely so because I wanted to be in a familiar place with familiar faces over Christmas and New Years.

Science has an explanation for why you're unlikely to get a good night's sleep while travelling, at least for the first couple of nights, and there are ways to battle this ‘first night effect’.

Indonesia has been an ever-popular tourist spot for years. Here are 10 good reasons why Indonesia is unique, and why it should be your next holiday destination.

A treasure trove of marine delights, Tawau (which sits on the furthest opposite end from Kota Kinabalu) in Malaysia, is famous for its seafood.

This historic Anarkali Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in Pakistan (and in South Asia), founded somewhere between 200 and 400 hundred years ago.

Besides the safari experience, you will find shopping in Africa a pleasure too. While you can expect designer boutiques and high street brands, the best shopping experiences are found in the open-air street markets.