Let’s Visit Asia

Just one month to go before the the 15th Asian Games opens in Doha! If you’d like to watch the games live, check the schedule of the games here, and the locations where the games will take place. Most importantly, make sure you allow ample time for the processing of your visa.
After, or in between, the games, take time to explore the Pearl of the Gulf. Sample an authentic the Middle Eastern equivalent of fastfood: shawarma. Don’t miss the Palm Tree Island, a 10 minute boat ride from Corniche and see the Doha skyline from outsea. for the more …read more

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Visit them. Avoid them. That depends on you. In the spirit (pun intended) of Halloween, here are some of the more popular haunted places in Asia:
in Singapore:
Strange lights flit through Hougang School, near East Coast Beach, and people are slapped by an unseen presence at the Changi Beach Houses. Ghosts appear from nowhere and beg for food along the coast near Lor Halus, and St. John Island is haunted by a ghost that calls for help and then runs away. The Hou Gang Tenements are haunted by the apparition of a screaming lady, and a person was reportedly killed …read more

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There’s a newly opened business hotel in Beijing, right smack on Financial Street: the Westin Beijing Hotel. Because of its central location– just minutes from “The Forbidden City” and Tiananmen Square– the hotel is an ideal starting point to the the city’s business, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment districts. Beijing international and domestic airport terminals are less than an hour away and the Beijing West Railway Station is just a 20-minute drive.
The hotel is perfect for those on business travel and those looking for a conference venue:
A total of 1,686 square meters (18,142 square feet) of meeting and banquet space will …read more

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How would you spend $100 in one day in Hong Kong?
Anne Heuer sends her suggestions. It’s amazing how far your $100 can reach, and how much fun you can have strolling across the city, shopping, orgasmic hair wash, and karaoke included. Plus a chance to piss while taking in the view of Hong Kong skyline!
Read the rest of Anne Heuer’s suggested itinerary at GridSkipper. An absolute must-read especially for those who want to maximize their stay in HK!

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Out of the oringinally-4,000 miles spanning the Great Wall of China, only a third remain standing, and there are only a few stretches open to the public. Yes, you’re allowed to climb and walk on the wall, even sleep on it.

But a big part of the wall is off-limits. Afterall, man, it’s centuries old, and some structures are crumbling!
Still, that doesn’t seem to deter some people. Some still insist of going to stretches that are not officially open to the public, and even holds parties there. Cool ? Not so. As the Beijing municipal government takes back the rights …read more

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Oh drats! The maiden flight of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, a low-cost airline flying between HK and London, just got cancelled. It was supposed to leave London-Gatwick at 1pm (0500 GMT), but about five-and-a-half hours later, the pilot asked the passengers to leave the plane.
Reason? Russian aviation authorities refused to let them fly over Russian territory.
Earlier, the airline said in a statement that “despite all paperwork being in order and having received all necessary approvals, the Russian authorities, for unexplained reasons, have chosen to hold up the over-flight rights.”
It had been communicating with Russian authorities, but apparently reached no agreement …read more

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I’ve spent hours on Google Map, just exploring random places I’ve heard about but have never been to. And still, it has never failed to amaze me how much data and how accurate come places are mapped, right down individual building and small alleys! Fascinating!

Now, one of Asia’s mega cities, Bangkok, has also been mapped. It’s not that detailed like what you’d get for cities in the US, but for travelers, it a great tool. It’s got major hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and major attractions indicated. If you click on a hotel icon, a pop-up window will identify that hotel …read more

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Hong Kong has been named as the (Britain’s) Favorite Overseas City during this year’s Guardian, Observer and Guardian Unlimited Travel Awards ceremony in Cape Town (why do they always hold these travel awards in such posh, dreamy places? The World Travel Awards was recently held in Turks and Caicos).

Well, I suppose Hong Kong’s popularity to the Brits is not that surprising. And not without reason. Check out Richard Cook’s tips on what’s new in Hong Kong. For those on a shoestring budget, these budget travel tips will help stretch your dollar to its maximum.
For more Hong Kong travel ideas …read more

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If you’re doing some spending in Macau, do it with your Mastercard and get a chance to enjoy a variety of exclusive discounts and promotions. Every time you spend MOP200 with your MasterCard in participating shops, you can participate in the 2006 Best of Macau lucky draw.
You can get a ‘Scratch-and-win’ card where you can win free meals, complimentary hotel stays and other prizes worth over MOP3,000,000!
You can also enter the lucky draw, where you can win a round-trip Turbo Jet tickets between Hong Kong and Macau or the Blue Sky, Red Carpet grand prize: a complimentary 1-year helicopter …read more

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Looking for an exclusive resort in the Maldives? How about getting the Rania Experience?
The hotel has been rated by Forbes this year as one of the most expensive resorts. For $12,000 per couple per night (October 2006 to April 2007), you share the island with just about 14 other guests. This all-inclusive rate includes full use of the resort as well as the 86-foot yacht, as well as a private chef, unlimited spa treatments, diving courses, big game fishing and local island cruises.
Afterall, luxury, comfort, and privacy don’t come cheap.

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