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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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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!
Tags: adventure-travel, Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, […]
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.
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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