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I love audio guides. Not only does it give more in-depth real-time information while taking a tour, it also allows you to go at your own pace, unlike when joining a group tour with a real flesh-and-blood tour guide.
Not the type to go for audio tours? Well, don’t say no til you’ve checked out the […]
On August 31, 2008, join thousand others in 25 cities across the globe run at the Nike+ Human Race 10K. Every time your foot touches ground, it will be counted toward your choice of charity: the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the UN Refugee Agency or the WWF.
In Asia, the race will run in the following cities: […]
Looks like Asia is not just home to some of the most spectacular wonders of nature, it’s also where you can find some of the top “weird activities” around the world.
Photo Credit: KnOizKi via Flickr
Grab a dinner at the The Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. or at the Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Bangkok, […]
Organizing your bus transportation within India has just become a bit more convenient as Make My Trip expands its range of offerings to include bus ticket bookings.
Just like booking an airline flight, all you have to do is to enter your travel dates, points of departure and destination, and seat. You can use a credit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Written by Ruth Schaffer [email] for b5media.
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