Top festivals and events in Asia this week – May 14-20
FROM a lantern festival in Seoul to a fashion exchange in Singapore and writers festival in Sydney, there are plenty of events happening around Asia this week. Sydney Writers’ Festival, Sydney, May 14-20…
Where to shoot stunning photos in Asia
TRAVEL and wonderful photography seem to go hand in hand in Asia. There are numerous destinations providing an array of portrait opportunities, fantastic landscapes, colourful markets and amazing street scenes. Here are five…
Top festivals and events in Asia this week – May 7-13
FASHION, jazz, food, blues and sustainable tourism forums are just some of the events happening around Asia this week. The 10th Biennial Asia Tourism Forum 2012, Bandung, Indonesia, May 8-10 This tourism forum…
Essential websites for travel in Asia
WITH all the fuss about travel apps these days it’s sometimes easy to forget the good old fashioned assistance of travel information available on the web. Travel websites can help you find a…
Crucifixions, egg hunts and penance: Easter festivals in Asia
CRUCIFIXIONS, Roman soldier reenactments and fleet blessings are just some of the unusual events taking place in Asia this Easter season. While Asia doesn’t have as many Easter traditions as perhaps parts of…
5 travel spots for an Easter vacation in Asia
EASTER is a beautiful time to travel in Asia. It’s a fantastic season when the winter has begun to ease in northern parts of the region and Spring breaks through with flowers and…
Asia’s top cycling destinations
IF you’ve always wanted to put your pedal yourself across Asia’s beautiful rice terraces, over its mountains and into its stunning valleys here’s a list of locations to consider for an adventure with…
5 of Asia’s best surfspots
IF you do plenty of saltwater dreaming and hunting around for the ultimate surfing haven, consider Asia for your next sojourn. Not only is the water warm all year round, you’re guaranteed good…
Making the most of a family trip to Chiang Mai
CHARMING, arty Chiang Mai in Thailand’s north is a great alternative to a beach break when holidaying in Thailand with kids. In and around the city walls there are glittering temples, bustling markets,…
5 great places to sample local dishes in Singapore
SINGAPORE is city that not only offers world-class entertainment, it also offers a wide variety of food for those willing to try some local delicacies that might not be considered gourmet, but will…
