Asia
By Helen Alexander Summer months might be scorching, but inside Hong Kong’s air-conditioned art galleries, cocktail bars and hot new restaurants the atmosphere is refreshingly cool. From Sheung Wan’s fashionable lounges to Tai Hang’s caffeinated cafes, we round up the best places to hangout with Hong Kong’s hipsters. Beat the heat and go where the… Continue reading Eat Shop Play – Hip in Hong Kong: Where to Find Hong Kong’s Cool Crowd
I walk out the railway station and find myself surrounded by the hustle and bustle that is called Shenzen. I feel exactly the same as the day I first walked out of the airport in Delhi. Lost. Far from home. I look around the street signs and realise that no matter how much I’ve practised Chinese in… Continue reading Relaxing Spa Day in Shenzhen
A travelogue by Expedia Globetrotter from Taiwan, Sophia Lin Hong Kong. One of the top destinations for Taiwanese. Flight time? No more than 2 hours from Taiwan to Hong Kong. After a short 2-hour flight from Taiwan to Hong Kong, I arrived at a city mixed with old and new cultures! Anyone who loves shopping absolutely must go… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Hong Kong – A City Where Modern Meets Traditional
There is something quite magical about visiting Disneyland. I would say it’s magical for kids but honestly, it brings out the kid in us grown ups too! With amusement rides, roller coasters and even when Mickey gives you a hug. There are a few great theme parks in Asia that are great for any family holiday where… Continue reading Family Fun Asia: Playtime in Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park
Asia is a continent that is full of surprises: Hidden jungles, majestic temples and secret nightlife spots all typify this vast and vibrant area. One surprise you may not be expecting when you travel around is the abundance of places to pick up cold beer. If you’re partial to a cold brew and like an… Continue reading 4 Great Spots for Beer Lovers in Asia
Kuala Lumpur is one of the most fascinating cities on the Asian continent, and is the capital of Malaysia. With a booming population of 7.1 million people, Kuala Lumpur is at once modern and historic, boasting a number of attractions you won’t want to miss. Some of the most well-known things to do and see… Continue reading 4 Other Attractions in Kuala Lumpur to Visit
Good food is a staple of Singapore. If you’re new in town, you’ll quickly learn that to carry a conversation with most Singaporeans requires a often requires huddling around the topic of food, food and more food. “Makan already?”, “Had lunch yet?” are common conversation openers replacing “How are ya?” So of course you’re looking for… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Singaporean Food
Most visitors to the duty-free island of Langkawi get no further than the cigar shops in the capital, Kuah, but oh how much they miss! The out-of-town shopping malls work hard to attract shoppers with their discounted prices and where else can you combine top designer brands with a Segway jungle tour, a cable car… Continue reading Retail Therapy: Duty-Free Shopping in Langkawi
On the road with traveller, Luke Hero. Luke shares his personal experience travelling Myanmar with a friend – What’s the cheapest way to travel across Myanmar? The old train network. Myanmar’s train network was first introduced in 1877 when Myanmar was a British colony. Since then the train network has expanded to cover a great deal of… Continue reading Travelling Across Myanmar By Train