Singapore the city-state that captures the beauty of Asia
Singapore is a very small country that lies on an island in Southeast Asia, but is not shortage of population and has a lot of wonderful places that you can visit. The state is fully equipped with...
View ArticleTokyo – The city with the largest metropolitan area
You might say that Tokyo is too much for you since it is the largest metropolitan area in the world, but it also is a great place to go for a holiday. The people who live in it are of two types:See it...
View ArticleShanghai – A beautiful Pearl of the Orient
Shanghai is an exotic place and probably the unofficial capital of China. Called the Pearl of the Orient, the city had a troubled history with all kind of invasions, with locals where opium was...
View ArticleHigh Altitude over Bac Son Valley [ Amazing Pics! ] -
I found this amazing picture of the Bac Son Valley in Vietnam ( Bắc Sơn ) ( about 250 km from Hanoi ) So pretty easy to reach! Which I just wanted to share with you guys. Let me know in the comments...
View ArticleHong Kong: Venice of the East - or Just Another Fishing Village?
Tai O is a fishing village and farming community located on the Southwestern Coast of Lantau. As traditional industries die out, can it reposition itself as Hong Kong's answer to Venice?See it on...
View ArticleTravelogue: Hotel Review of ibis Styles Sapporo in Hokkaido
Hotel ibis Styles Sapporo in Hokkaido Japan offers 4 star hotel rooms at 2 star prices because there are none of the facilities that most hotel guests never use!Michael Taylor's insight:This hotel was...
View ArticleTravelogue: Shopping with the Locals in Uptown Osaka
Osaka is famous for shopping, and several shopping arcades crisscross the city. One of the most popular is Shinsaibashi, which is where the locals head to see and be seen - and do some serious retail...
View ArticleSneak Preview: Hong Kong Restaurant Launches Wine + Tea Pairing Menu
With 2 Michelin stars, the T'ang Court at The Langham Hong Kong in Kowloon launches a wine and tea pairing menu, which was developed by Executive Chef Kwong Wai Keung and goes live on 22 May...
View ArticleHong Kong: Concept Store + Stylish Eatery = Perfect Twosome
Cantonese style shop house in Wanchai on Hong Kong Island houses a trendy concept store and a stylish eatery serving modern British fare in comfortable surroundings, creating a perfect twosome.See it...
View ArticleHong Kong: Heritage Hotel on Lantau Island Hits Most of the Right Notes
Located on a headland overlooking the South China Sea, the Tai O Heritage Hotel is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word.See it on Scoop.it, via Asian Travel
View ArticleHong Kong: Buddhist Monastery Offers Tranquility in Splended Surroundings
Tsu Shan Buddhist Monastery opens in Taipo in Hong Kong. It was built with money from the Li Ka-shing foundationSee it on Scoop.it, via Asian Travel
View ArticleTravelogue: Top 10 Must See Tourist Attractions in Osaka
Osaka is a modern city that is comfortable with its past. It has great shopping, wonderful restaurants, fantastic nightlife, and an amazing array of tourist attractions.See it on Scoop.it, via Asian...
View ArticleJapan: 10 Most Popular French Restaurants in Tokyo
Next to Paris, no other city could possibly have as many top quality French restaurants as Tokyo, Japan. Does that explain why the city has more Michelin stars than New York and Paris combined?See it...
View ArticleThailand: Visakha Bucha Celebrates Important Events in the Buddha's Life
Visakha Bucha Day celebrates the 3 most important events in the Buddha's life: his birth, his enlightenment, and his passing away. Miraculously, all 3 events occur on the same day and the same month...
View ArticleChina: Will a Space Capsule Hotel in Shenzhen Live Up to Its On Line Hype?
Space age capsule hotel in Shenzhen offers little comfort and robots that don't work.See it on Scoop.it, via Asian Travel
View ArticleChina: OCT Harbour Offers Food, Fashion, and Fun in Sophisticated Surroundings
OCT Harbour is Shenzhen's best kept secret. Nestled within the city's green lung, it offers shopping, dining, ssun-bathing, entertainment, and lots of photo opps. All within minutes of Hong Kong.See...
View ArticleChina: Nature Reserve Offers Eco-tourism in the Shadow of Skyscapers
Futian Mangrove Reserve is a green oasis in the shadows of Shenzhen's soaring skyscrapers. Why to go, how to get there, where to eat, and what to do.See it on Scoop.it, via Asian Travel
View ArticleHong Kong: Chinese Opera Festival Runs from 19 June to 2 August
The Hong Kong Chinese Opera Festival will run from 19 June to 2 August 2015 at performance venues throughout Hong Kong.Michael Taylor's insight:Can Chinese Opera find favour with Hong Kong's young,...
View ArticleFoodie Friday: Hunanese Eatery in Shenzhen's Luohu District Never Disappoints
There are several Hunanese restaurants on Youyi Road in Shenzhen's Luohu district, and Furongwang Restaurant is one of the best.See it on Scoop.it, via Asian Travel
View ArticleMyanmar: Domestic Airline Plans International Expansion
Airlines + Aviation Myanmar National Airlines acquires its first next generation Boeing aircraft. With the acquisition of this technologically advanced airplane, will the airline launch flights to...
View ArticleMyanmar: Top 10 Things to See + Do in a Country Caught in a Time Warp
Following decades of isolation, Myanmar, a.k.a. Burma, is laying out the welcome map, and tourists are beating a path to its door. You won't find many 5 star hotels or Michelin star restaurants. So...
View ArticleChina: World's Top 10 Worst Airports for On Time Performance
China has built some dazzlingly beautiful airports since economic reforms were launched in 1989, but despite modern terminal buildings and stellar facilities, flight delays at most of the country's...
View ArticleCanada: China Transit Program Expanded to 5 More Cities
Canada's China Transit Program (CTP) has been extended from Bejiing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Taipei to the following Chinese cities: Chengdu, Fuzhou, Harbin, Shenyang, and Xiamen, allowing...
View ArticleHong Kong: West Kowloon Hotel Doubles Dishes on Themed Buffet Nights
The Kitchen is a stylish bistro, one of 4 food and beverage outlets at W Hong Kong, which is located in West Kowloon, adjoining the Elements shopping mall. It serves sumptuous international buffets at...
View ArticleHong Kong: Classic vs Innovative Moon Cakes, Would You Believe Durian?
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the 5 most important holidays on the Lunar Calendar, and consuming moon cakes while contemplating the moon is an important part of the tradition. The holiday this...
View ArticleThailand: 14th Annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament Set for 10 – 13...
Coming Events Ten teams will compete in the 14th annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, which will be held in on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok for the first time. The...See it on...
View ArticleTaiwan: Hotel Celebrates Strawberry Season With Strawberry Room Package -...
Five star hotel in Taipei Taiwan launches a strawberry package thatruns through the end of March 2016. It includes accommodation, breakfast for 2, two strawberry desserts, and a trip to a strawberry...
View ArticleThailand: Where Not to Take Vegans on Your Next Trip to Bangkok! - Accidental...
The Rib Room and Bar Steak House is located on the 31th floor of The Landmark Bangkok, affording sweeping view of the city. Serving all manner of steak,It is one of the 9 food and beverage outlets at...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Hotel Restaurant Serves Yummy Italian Food - Accidental...
LaBrezza is an informal Italian restaurant at the St Regis Singapore serving classic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist in informal surroundings.. It is one of the hotel's six food and beverage...
View ArticleThailand: Hotel on Sukhimvit Road Offers Free Access to Full Service Fitness...
The Landmark Bangkok is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of one of the Thai capital’s most popular tourist districts. In addition to numerous food and beverage outlets, it offers full access to a...
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