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As you all recall, I’ve just relocated back to Asia in June this year, and this is the first time I’m spending Christmas holidays here, after so many years. Hm, while I do enjoy living and traveling in the region, I have to admit it feels strange to be celebrating Christmas at 30 degrees […]
If you can’t travel all the way to Europe, you can get experience a German-style Christmas market at Roppongi Hills.
From traditional German Christmas pyramids, to Käthe Wohlfahrt gifts and trinkets, to Christmas fare such as stollen, gluehwein (mulled wine) and bratwurst — German tradition, right in the heart of Tokyo.
Tags: Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, […]
Am I glad to note that the Manila Peninsula is back to normal operations and is welcoming guests once more, after the being the center of the recent coup attempt in Manila. The Manila Peninsula is by far my favorite hotel in the Philippines.
If you find yourself in the megacity this holiday season, check out […]
Bali is one of Travel+Leisure’s top recommendations where to spend Christmas this year.
Why Go:
-Miles of terraced rice paddies
-Instead of carols, the haunting sound of the gamelan gong
-Watching Christmas Eve sunset at the island temple of Tanah Lot.
If you’re after a totally different and untraditional Christmas, then this destination is for you. Personally, much as I […]
Well, it’s the first day of December and Christmas holidays are, as they say, just around the corner. If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, here’s a gift idea suitable for someone who either travels frequently in the region or simply gaga over Asia (like me): a DestinAsian magazine subscription.
I’m sure I can get […]
Christmas arrived early for me. I’ve been lucky to receive a copy of the Globetrotter’s Logbook for review!
If you’re the type of traveler who’d like to keep track of the places you’ve visited and keep small memorabilias of the trips all in one place, this logbook is for you. Aside from a souvenir space for […]
I’m still searching for that apparently now-rare December flight to Manila. Everyday, I troll the airline websites, hoping for some good news, but still have nothing to show for my efforts. Absolutely frustrating! Obviously October isn’t early enough to be thinking of Christmas holidays. Perhaps I might have to concede and take Melissa’s advice […]
If you’re looking for a place in Asia where the true religious and traditional meaning of Christmas is celebrated, your best bet would be in the Philippines. The archipelago, having been colonized by the Spaniards for 300 years is largely Catholic and Christmas is a big event. Although it has also become commercialized, particularly in […]
Those who will be stopping over the Hong Kong International airport during the next few days, you can enjoy lots of shopping premiums until the 8th of January. Get free gifts for purchases starting at HK$800, and enjoy lots of discounts and other freebies.
For example, men might want to know that you can get a […]
In a few days, I’ll be off to Manila. My reason for going is not exactly a happy one, as I received news that my father has taken ill. Although I will be spending the Christmas holidays there, I expect it’ll be a bit somber than usual for us. I’ll try to keep this blog […]
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