Nepal plans to rename the Lukla airport, the only airport in the Mount Everest region, after the first two men to reach the world’s highest peak, Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay.
Hilary died early last month due to a heart attack. He has founded the Himalayan Trust, which has built 27 schools, two hospitals and 12 clinics around Mount Everest.
The following entry is a contribution from guest blogger, Toni, currently writing at Wifely Steps.
Why do I love Bangkok? Let me count the ways. For now, let’s go with the Top 5 reasons however, as I could go on and on with why I love this city so. I want to whet your appetite with what Bangkok has to offer, not bore you with them! And so we begin.
1. The Airport
One way you will know a country takes good care of its tourists by how their airport looks. This is the first interaction a tourist has with a …read more
As a resident of Singapore, I own a so-called EZ-Link card that allows me to use buses and MRT without having to pay in cash for each ride.
Now, this same convenience is afforded to tourists in Singapore with the Singapore Tourist Pass, which offers tourists unlimited rides on Singapore’s MRT; LRT and buses. That means, you can focus on your itinerary and don’t have to worry about figuring out the fares. Just hop in and hop off as you please. You have the option of getting a 1-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day pass for just S$8 per day (plus $10 refundable …read more
Who says it’s always swelteringly hot in Southeast Asia? While there’s no real winter along this latitude, Siberian winds are starting to be felt though. In Baguio, for example, the summer capital of the Philippines, dawn temperatures have been dipping. The past weekend has been so far the coldest this year, recording a temp of just about 10 degrees Celsius! Even Manila has been experiencing cooler breezes, with high 20’s during the day cooling off to low 20s and even lower during the night.
A perfect time to travel in the region to enjoy cool “summer” nights in the middle of …read more
I just bought the latest issue of Action Asia magazine– a must-have if you’re planning on wreck diving in Asia soon. The glossy pages also feature surfing in Malaysia, both on the open sea and in the city (!) and off-piste touring in Japan.
Adventure packed, that’s what this issue is!
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I stumbled upon this video of Sri Lanka, which was supposedly first shown as a documentary at the National Geographic Channel.
An absolutely refreshing view of the country, one that not many are lucky to see and experience.
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 74 m above the ground before the carriage plummets 60 meters down the side of the building at a speed of 22 meters per second.
Yabafo is expected to open in December.
Hat Tip: Pink Tentacle
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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 are relatively well-prepared to welcome tourists, other local destinations are out-of-reach to the novice traveler not prepared to go the extra mile to discover hidden gems. Domestic travel can be quite tedious and tiresome, maps are non-applicable in large areas, and if you’re the type …read more
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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 high 60s to low 70s.
GETTING THERE: The Mongolian airline MIAT flies to Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, Moscow and Berlin. Ulan Bator also is served by Air China, Russia’s Aeroflot and Korean Airlines.
COSTS: For a 1 1/2-day trip to Terelj National Park from Ulan Bator, we paid …read more
Ok, so you’ve booked your flight, paid up, packed up and are just waiting for your departure date. You prepared well and so things should go smoothly, right? Should, yeah. But what if you get “bumped” off your airline seat? Travel Sense, the consumer website of the American Society of Travel Agents offer these tips:
1. Get an advance seat assignment.
2. If you do not have an advance seat assignment, or you want to change your seat assignment, check-in online.
3. If all else fails, get to the airport early.
If, despite these, you face the prospect of getting bumped, know …read more
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