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Lights! Action! Orchard Road!
The Christmas lights started twinkling on Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road in mid-November and the Great Christmas Village returns to Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from Dec 7 to Jan 2 after a two-year break. A wander through the Village reveals fairground rides, live music and lots of food and drink choices. This year marks the […] -
Take a Foodie Tour with one of Kuala Lumpur’s Top Chefs
Our team in Malaysia has teamed up with Mandy Goh, executive chef at the Ruma Hotel and Residences, who is looking forward to showing why Kuala Lumpur’s diverse, delicious dishes set the city high among the world’s top foodie destinations. Heading out from her base at the Ruma, Mandy and guests make a beeline for […] -
Adam Szymanski Joins as Sales Director (Leisure) for North America
We’re delighted to welcome Adam Szymanski to our team, as Sales Director (Leisure) for North America. Like many others in this profession, Adam’s career began on a non-traditional path, working in healthcare for almost two years before making the jump into travel. His first role in travel was as a safari specialist, planning custom itineraries […] -
Special Benefits & Services with our Xtra Mile Package
With our Xtra Mile package, your clients receive extra special treatment that elevates a trip to a much more memorable experience. The Xtra Mile package ensures any worries are left behind as travellers enjoy exclusive benefits to make their journey a special one. Our team of travel experts provides comprehensive travel advice and dedicated assistance […] -
Contemporary Art and Design are Buzzing in Siem Reap
While possibly best known for its centuries-old attractions, Siem Reap also hosts one of Asia’s most vibrant contemporary art, craft and design scenes. The quality of work in all these pursuits is truly world class, and few people know the scene better than Robina. A native of Dublin, Ireland, Robina has been based in Siem […] -
How a Cauldron of Fire can Help Make a Soothing Massage
In more or less any row of shops in Thailand, you’ll find a place that offers massage; it’s an essential, unremarkable part of everyday life. But there’s an ancient form of massage available in the northern cities of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai called Yam Khang, which is loosely similar to hot stone massage, but […] -
The Famous Peak Tram Scales New Heights Following Overhaul
It has always been a must-do Hong Kong experience to take a ride on The Peak Tram, the 100-year-old funicular railway that makes its way up and down a seemingly impossible gradient, soaring above the Central district’s skyscrapers to the peace, greenery and breathtaking views of the Peak. Now, after a year’s closure and a […] -
Relive a Turning Point in History Through a Secret Underground Arsenal
The Tet Offensive of 1968, where a ragtag group of Vietnamese guerrillas defeated the incomparable might of the US armed forces and sent their foes scrambling for the last helicopter out of Saigon, was a momentous point in history whose reverberations were felt for decades. And they can be felt most keenly with a trip […] -
A Unique Immersion in Underwater Photography
“Unique” is a word that is overused and often misused, but it may well apply to this underwater photography experience. One of the world’s finest exponents of this evolving art, and a graduate of the College of Fine Arts, welcomes her guests on a one-to-one basis at a tranquil private villa in Bali. As the […] -
Discover the Legend Behind the Diwali Festival Lights
There are numerous legends that seek to explain why Deepavali – also referred to as Diwali – is known as the Festival of Lights. Perhaps the best-known concerns three Hindu deities: Laxmana, Rama, and Sita. After 14 years in exile fraught with danger, they found their way back to their home in Ayodhya. To welcome […] -
A Local Fisherman’s Dream Leads to a Vibrant Eco Resort
Income was dwindling from his lifelong profession as a fisherman, but Mursalin Abdulla was determined not to sell his smallholding on Borneo’s Kinabatangan floodplain to developers. His resolve, boosted by neighbours and sympathetic supporters, has led to the creation of the Kinabatangan-Rasig Project. This 5.6-acre haven is an essential part of the migration corridor used […] -
Visitors Welcomed Back with COVID Restrictions Now Lifted
Japan’s anti-COVID precautions were more stringent than many other countries, but the main ones were lifted on 11 October and visitors from nations that did not require a visa pre-pandemic will again be able to enter without one. As with most countries, the only remaining caveats are that visitors must have adequate health insurance and […]