Asia
Sometimes, we’re in the mood to simply get away and we’re happy to rough it out in some budget accommodation in Asia. Other times, we want to really pamper ourselves and what we need is a luxurious hotel in Bangkok or Hong Kong. Cheap hotel or luxury hotel? Save or splurge? We’ve put together this list with… Continue reading Save or Splurge with These Hotels in Asia
Expedia sent Singapore blogger Shanice Koh to explore the wonderful Taiwan. In this episode, Shanice journeys through Tainan and Kaohsiung, uncovering fun experiences and attractions, from the old to the new. 1. Tainan Waiting for the bus to our first stop – Anping Fort. (Take buses 88 or 99) First Stop: Anping Fort Second… Continue reading Food and Forts in Taiwan: Tainan & Kaohsiung
By Explorer Chung Wah Chow | With more than 450 years of colonial history, Macau has a rich cultural heritage and is more than just the world’s gambling capital. It’s the first and last European colony in China and its Portuguese legacy can still be seen in its meandering cobbled streets and colourful colonial houses. It’s… Continue reading 36 hour Macau Itinerary
It is all so very kawaii the minute you get off the metro at Harajuku Station in Tokyo. This quirky part of town is home to all things cute and pink. Harajuku is most famous for its unique fashion and Lolita-dressed locals, but there is so much more to experience in this exciting part of… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Harajuku
Come with us on a starry gourmet odyssey as we dine at some of the leading restaurants by celebrity chefs around the region. The Shining Stars in Japan Asia might have previously flown under the radars of the Western-centric judges behind the Michelin Guide, but their ‘inspectors’ have certainly been making up for lost time.… Continue reading A Gourmet Odyssey through Michelin Star Restaurants in Southeast Asia
By Explorer Gillian Birch – According to an ancient Japanese proverb, ‘He who does not climb Mount Fuji is a fool, but he who climbs Mount Fuji twice is also a fool’. For many people, climbing Mount Fuji is a rite of passage and around 200,000 people take on the challenge each summer. Standing at 3776 metres… Continue reading Hiker’s Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji
By Karen Tee and Rebecca – As Singapore marks its Golden Jubilee this year, there is plenty to celebrate in this ultra-modern, clean and efficient country. If you’ve been away from home for a while, enjoy your native soil as an enthralled tourist would, by taking in the fantastic offerings of the city. From the… Continue reading The Ultimate Singapore Homecoming Checklist for Singaporeans Abroad
Beijing is not a city known for its peace and quiet. So when I heard about Mountainyoga – which has a retreat centre just a few kilometres from the teeming city centre – I was intrigued. Would it be possible to find a sanctuary in one of the word’s busiest, noisiest, most traffic-jammed cities? There… Continue reading Unexpected Beijing: Exploring China’s First Yoga Retreat
To me, there is something almost magical about tea. I have started to travel the world in search for the perfect cup of tea already a couple years back. I am not expecting to encounter that one perfect taste-bud-tickling experience, but to rather indulge myself into different cultures, traditions and customs. To truly experience the… Continue reading Tea Adventures Around Asia