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Happy Halloween! Mary Jo at Flyaway Cafe compiled all the Halloween-related posts in the B5 Travel and Culture Channel; have a look at how this festivity is celebrated all over the world.
Although Halloween is also being observed in some parts of Asia, it is not a “real tradition” but merely in the context of American […]
This 12-storey building in Osaka, Japan is not ordinary architectural curiosity.
This building houses namBa H!PS entertainment inside, and on the outside, that structure which looks like a musical instrument is Japan’s first building-mounted free-fall amusement ride, called Yabafo.
If thrill rides are your thing, you’ll have to try this one. Enjoy a panoramic city view at […]
Here’s a good primer for those planning on visiting the Philippines, especially those coming from the US. It’s the first of series, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next part.
The Philippines is a less popular destination in comparison to its other Southeast Asian neighbors. While some hotspots like Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and the Banaue region […]
Phi Phi Island in Thailand is one of Glam’s picks for the World’s Top 8 Beaches.
Surrounded by rugged freestanding rock cliffs jutting skyward from the ocean, this tiny island, with its secluded, lush beach backdrop, is so astoundingly beautiful, it was the setting for The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Phi Phi Island was also one of […]
Now, I don’t claim to be a techno-geek; to the contrary, I consider myself to be a techno-apathetic. I couldn’t care less what model I have for a mobile phone, as long as it can call, and send/receive sms. I don’t use it that much, and I’m one of those people who sometimes have to […]
The first commercial flight of the Singapore Airlines A380 touched down in Sydney today, marking an awesome milestone in aviation history!
Some trivia to remember this flight by:
Youngest passenger: 10 month-old Singaporean Quek Pin Liang
Most expensive ticket: $US100,000 for a Suite, paid by Sydney resident Brit Julian Hayward
The passengers represent 35 different nationalities, with the largest […]
When the temperatures start to drop on the northern hemisphere, most foreign visitors to Asia will be heading out to the beaches, to bask in the sun and enjoy the tropical climate. But for regional tourists who perhaps want a reprieve from the sweltering year-round heat, you don’t have to fly so far to another […]
My heartfelt condolences to the casualties of the blast in a shopping mall in Manila, Philippines last week. As of writing, it is still uncertain whether the blasts have been accidental or due to bomb explosions.
Just as I was starting to build confidence in the security in the Philippines to the point of even considering […]
If you find yourself in Singapore on Nov 11, 2007, don’t miss the Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2007. Unlike the usual marathon, this is not a challenge purely of distance travelled over time. The race will be up the 73 floors and 1,336 steps to the peak of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel, the Swissôtel The Stamford.
This […]
Tiger Airways is giving 50% off fares to more than 10 destinations in the region for travel in Jan and Feb 2008. As usual, the catch is, you have to book quck… like now, before Oct 28, 2007. Go and log on to Tiger Airways and check seat availability. Go and book immediately if […]
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