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Air Asia has annunced that starting 2009, passengers will be allowed to use their mobile phones and BlackBerry-type devices to send and receive SMS text messages, emails, and to make and receive mobile phone calls during flight.
AirAsia’s entire fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft will be fitted with the OnAir equipment, including aircraft currently flying and […]
Travel back in time as your read this MSNBC’s feature story on Mongolia. If it entices you to come and see the steppes for yourself, here are some facts from the author:
WHEN TO GO: Mongolian winters are bitterly cold, with nighttime temperatures often as low as minus 18. June through September, daytime temperatures in the […]
Even in metropolitan Taiwan, you could enjoy a laid-back, farm-holiday. In fact, Taiwan’s agrotourism itineraries are gaining popularity among international visitors from neighboring (equally busy) Asian cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
If you’re thinking of going on a daytrip to a “farm in the city”, here’s an article which might help you put […]
If you need convincing, here are 8 reasons to visit Beijing, courtesy of Fodor’s Travel Wire:
The Temple of Heaven
Ancient Observatory
Magnificent Markets
Confucius Temple
Forbidden City
Lama Temple
Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square
These are the must-see spots that definitely must have a place in your itinerary. For more details and travel tips on these destinations, see the full article on Fodor’s Travel […]
Have a taste of Singapore’s culinary delights this coming month of July during the Singapore Food Festival!
Comprising of weekly core events, themed celebrations, culinary workshops and competitions organised island-wide, this month-long festival celebrates the local perennial food favourites that have given Singapore an international reputation of a diverse food Mecca.
If you’re visiting Singapore anytime next […]
As with other airlines, the earlier you book, the more likelihood you have of getting better priced airfares. But that is even more true with budget airlines. Singapore-based budget airline Tiger Airlines, for example, offer “Early Bird Fares” all year round.
Book as early as three months in advance and you can find early bird fares […]
Experience a panoramic view of the mystical landscapes of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia aboard the luxury train, Eastern and Orient Express.
They are currently having a summer promo: if you travel between Singapore and Bangkok (or vice versa) between April 22 and September 16, you get two complimentary hotel accommodation as follows:
Pullman Compartment
One free night in […]
Thailand is having the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale. Singapore is having the Great Singapore Sale. Would shopping mecca Hong Kong let it pass? Of course not.
Starting on June 30, you have two months to shop til you drop in the shopper’s paradise that is Hong Kong. If your heading there, you’ve got to prepare more […]
How much do you love Hong Kong? Let Cathay Pacific count the ways.
Cathay Pacific will give away 1,000 air tickets to participants in the online competition, “100 Reasons We Love Hong Kong”. How do you snag one of those free tickets? Just submit creative works of text and images that best demonstrate why you love […]
Starting June 12, 2007, the Ngong Ping Cable Car Service has been suspended, after an empty car cabin broke free and fell 50 meters down. The Skyrail just opened last Novermber 2006, but apparently, it has been since ridden with a number of technical difficulties.
If you’re headed to Hong Kong any time soon, don’t despair; […]
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