Let’s Visit Asia

June 21st, 2008

Summer time, Travel Time

School’s out, temperatures are up and the sun shines (most of the time at least)… it’s travel time!

Photo Credit: aussiegall via Flickr
Wherever your feet brings you (if you’re visiting Asia, let us know your plans!), don’t forget to check out some of these stories and tips from the b5media travel channel:

Filipina Soul – A yummy […]

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June 20th, 2008

Hot Meals on Air Asia

One thing I don’t like with flying budget airlines is that you have to pay for your meals. But because budget airlines usually fly short routes, it’s tolerable. Afterall, the savings you get from the airfare more than covers the cost of the meal. However, if you find yourself really hungry onboard, most budget airlines […]

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June 18th, 2008

Korea’s Budget Airline Jin Air

Initially called Air Korea, Korean Air’s budget affiliate has been rebranded as Jin Air. There seemed to be a lot of thinking that came into coming up with this name. First, Jin Air supposedly has the same pronunciation as the Chinese character meaning “truth” and “sincerity”.
Pursuing “freshness” and “pragmatism,” the budget airline showed unconventionality in […]

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June 18th, 2008

Thai Airways Adjusts Fuel Surcharge

Thai Airways has announced that, effective June 25, 2008, it will be increasing its fuel surcharge on international and domestic flights, due to the increase in jet fuel costs. The adjustment on international flights will depend on the route and will range from US$60 (for short flights from Bangkok to Vietnam and Laos, for […]

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June 17th, 2008

Asia Dominates the New 7 Wonders of Nature Nominees

As of writing, the current live ranking of the nominees to become a New 7 Wonders of Nature indicate that the top 7 places are all to be found in Asia!

Ha Long Bay - Vietnam
Tubbataha Reef - Philippines
Chocolate Hills - Philippines
Cox’s Bazar Beach- Bangladesh
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Philippines
Ganges River - Bangladesh/India
Mount Everest […]

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June 14th, 2008

UEFA Euro 2008 Fever in Asia

Yes, even though the matches are shown at midnight to the wee hours of the morning here in our part of the world, the Euro 2008 fever is burning high too! According to David Farrelly of www.euro2008.UEFA.com, about 13% of their users come from Asia.
Considering that football (or soccer to some of you) is not […]

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June 13th, 2008

Beijing No-Go

It turned out that my mother-in-law and her sister, who wanted to spend a week in Beijing, weren’t able to secure the necessary tourist visa to enter China as the country tightens security in reference to the Olympics. What a bummer! Oh well, they’re heading to Ho Chi Minh City instead.
That’s one great thing being […]

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June 12th, 2008

Andrew Harper Luxury Travel Tours

Not my style… erm, more like not my budget, but if luxury travel is what you want, check this out: Andrew Harper, the Ultimate Resource for the Luxury Traveler.
Designed exclusively for Andrew Harper members, Andrew Harper Signature Tours present the opportunity to experience exotic destinations in VIP comfort and style. As would be expected, each […]

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June 11th, 2008

Get the Best Room Rates Using Hotels Combined

Out of the many out there, which website do you use to book your accommodations online? Which website do you find easiest to use? Which offers the best room rates?
Often, I consult 2-3 websites to book my travel needs, compare the rates offered, and book from that which returns the best offer. Although I have […]

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June 9th, 2008

Tiger Airways Now Charges for Checked-in Luggage

Yowza, budget airline Tiger Airways is now charging extra fees for checked in luggages!
I’ve been watching similar developments in US-based airlines the last several weeks and was hoping the trend wouldn’t reach this part of the sky. Ugh, wishful thinking. Tiger has followed the lead of Air Asia on charging fees for checked in […]

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