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A restful retreat
Sabah's luch Kinabalu Park is a welcome respite for city dwellers. -SUT
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One country, many experiences
Malaysia has lots of surprises in store even for repeat visitors. -SUT
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Hit the highs of Dubai
Shiny new malls or beautiful deserts - living in Dubai gives you the best of both worlds. -SUT
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Sleep on 'bed of straw' at this 'thousand-star' hotel
Welcome to the Bad Kissingen Hotel, where there is no room service, no bed, no wi-fi - in fact, no room at all. -AFP
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Europe's Top 10 Best Places to Live
The Swiss city of Zurich has come top of a list of the best places to live in Europe, with no British cities making the list. -Reuters
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Crisis? What crisis, ask backpackers in Bangkok
"No one targets tourists. It's between Thais." -Reuters |
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Tourists shunning Thailand amid turmoil
Foreign travellers are cancelling their trips to Thailand in the wake of political turmoil in the Kingdom's capital. -AFP
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No more Phuket holidays for this family
They are among more than 40 Singaporean tourists who were still stuck in Phuket yesterday after the airport was closed on Friday afternoon due to protesters occupying the runway. -TNP |
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Mount Lawu, the mythical beginning of Java
Lawu, which straddles the southern border of East and Central Java, is the volcano for beginners. -JP
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What makes Macau a solid bet
The former colony's European mystique is as alluring as any casino. -Daily Xpress |
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600km walking pilgrimage through Spain
A month-long trip on foot along an old pilgrim's path in Spain becomes a journey of self-discovery. -ST
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A real steal in Chiang Mai
Banilah's prices are location make its a sure bet on any traveller's list. -Daily Xpress |
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High in Karen country
A trek through the foothills of Chiang Mai's Doi Inthanon leads deep into the heart of a mountain culture. -Daily Xpress
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Travel Picks: Top 10 quirky places to dance
Find out what makes Singapore on the list. -Reuters |
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Round-island trips the latest fad
"It is a journey to rediscover who you are, and the place you call home." -ST
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Locals flock to beaches, mountains
"There are plenty of picturesque spots and fresh air in South Korea." -ST |
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A liberating feeling
Veils are being swapped for bikinis on Egypt's women-only beaches. -AFP
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Peranakan-style hotel coming up
The boutique hotel aims to ride on the area's reputation for good food and rich Peranakan culture when it opens next year. -ST |
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Absolutely not way out
If you like the outdoors, you will fall in love with Oslo for its close proximity to nature. -ST
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Mud lake draws tourists
Mud tourism is about the only thing that is flourishing in Porong. -Reuters |
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Monkey business
Visit the Taiping Zoo to get up close and personal with all the different primates. -The Star
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Night at the museum
The lights are dimmed at the stroke of midnight and a 29m long blue whale watches over you as you hit slumberland. Others sleep at the base of a volcanic formation. How cool is that? -The Star |
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A world of its own
A visit to North Korea, the Hermit Kingdom, proves to be a different kind of experience altogether from the usual tourist destinations. -The Star
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Taiwan's fun farms
Leisure farms are a specialty of Taiwan, and some of the farm stays are pretty unique too. -The Star |
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What's more in Taiwan?
Besides leisure farms, there are other agriculture and leisure-related activities to discover in Taiwan, like how to make paper and smoked eggs. -The Star
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Make S'pore a coral haven
10% of reefs proposed as 'no-go zones' in Blue Plan. -myp |
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Intriguing Wonder-land
Opening tomorrow, the 2nd Singapore Biennale hopes to surprise and move 500,000 visitors. -MYP
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Rooms with a deal
Can you really snag lower room rates by booking early? Let's find out. -ST |
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Discovering the 'real' China
Most first-time visitors to China find it very different from their prior notions of the country and its people, which have been shaped by media reports, hearsay and personal biases. -The Star
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Whirlwind tour of Shanghai
There is so much to see and do in China's third largest city but even a fleeting visit can be a journey of discovery. -NST |
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Bali is not just Kuta Beach
Bali's natural beauty is another reason why tourists keep returning to this island paradise. Between the breakers and the mountain peaks, river valleys covered in colourful rice fields are common. -NST
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The real MACAU
There's more to Macau than the Venetian. Wander down small lanes and stumble on picturesque spots, or hunt down authentic Portugese food in small towns that might soon disappear. -BT |
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Hot and steamy
If you like walking around in the buff, Asarigawa village in Hokkaido is just the place for you. -ST
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Coffee fix in Java
Visit an eco-friendly Indonesian spa and coffee plantation in Java and let its healing brews lift your spirits. -ST |
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French Masterpieces
Head to Paris' hilly Montmartre district for its artistic verve and charming past. -ST
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Manila's hidden treasures
Explore the little-known side of the Philippines' capital city. -ST |
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Irresistibly Irish
Dynamic Dublin, broody Belfast. The two cities offer different glimpses of Ireland. -ST
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City of arts and carpets
Poets and wine, yes. But Shiraz also has fabulous architecture, gardens and carpets. -ST |
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Sri Lanka hopes wildlife glories will attract new tourists
Sri Lanka is also a paradise for butterflies, dragonflies, leopards and exotic birds, who are found in abundance in the island's rainforests and jungles. -AFP
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Retail heaven, restful havens
In the Philippines, just go with the flow and do what locals love to do - go 'malling'. -TNP
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Beached
Travellers in search of the ultimate sun-and-sand holiday would be more than happy to be marooned in the Maldives. -BT
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Barcelona through Woody's eyes
The lovely setting of the American director's new film will set the mood for romance. -ST |
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HK shopping haunts and attractions
There's an abundance of retail options and places of interests to sustain a two-week trip to Hong Kong. -ST
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48 hours in S'pore
Head down to Geylang for a late durian supper, catch the sunset on the Singapore Flyer, or have brunch at Dempsey Road. Check out Reuters' guide to living it up in Singapore in 2 days. -Reuters |
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Tianjin the 'modern' playground
Tianjin - where a new eco-city is currently being built by Singapore and China - also features a bounty of attractions like a futuristic museum, an amusement park, and a vibrant night scene. -China Daily, ANN
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