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Setouchi Triennale Art Festival 2022 Reveals a Bright Future
The World-famous Setouchi Triennale Art Festival 2022 is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. The exhibition is held every three years in spring, summer, and autumn. There are a total of 214 pieces of art by 184 artists from 33 countries; the art is exhibited across 12 islands and two areas in Setouchi. There will […] -
Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Festival
Hong Kong’s hot and humid summers lead both locals and tourists alike to seek air conditioning during the midday hours. However, there is one outdoor event that never fails to attract everyone with its tasty treats and games: the annual Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Festival. With the progressive easing on social distancing measures […] -
i Light Singapore Returns to Marina Bay
i Light Singapore, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival, will be back to light up Marina Bay from 3-26 June 2022, 7.30pm to 11pm daily with extended hours to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has announced the line-up of what visitors can look forward to, which includes 20 captivating light art […] -
Uncover the Mystic Island of Borneo on a Vespa
Embark on a fun-filled adventure that reveals the sights and sound of Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), at the wheels of a Vespa. We uncover scenic roads, rural panoramas, native villages, back roads, and local markets on this two-wheeled once-in-a-lifetime journey. This guided motorcycle tour is crafted for those who enjoy the outdoors and love a touch […] -
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort – World Turtle Day (May 23, 2022)
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort, in collaboration with the Borneo Marine Research Institute of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, will commemorate Mabul World Turtle Day on the 16 and 19 of May 2022, coinciding with World Turtle Day on May 23, 2022. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the resident sea turtle population in the waters […] -
Exclusive Indonesia Offers – Available Now!
As if there weren’t enough reasons to love Indonesia… we’ve added a few more! Our team of travel experts has put together some exceptional one-time offers with up to 45% off regular rates. These offers are for a limited time only, so get in touch with our team now to find out more. We’re ready to handle any request – […] -
Step into Singapore’s Past with WWII Memorabilia
1942 was the year Singapore fell to the hands of the Japanese during World War II (WWII) and the British army surrendered the country. Although this event has been well-documented for the past 80 years, there is still lesser-known information surrounding it. For the first time ever, you’ll get a chance to see WWII artifacts […] -
Celebrate Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival on 3 June 2022
The auspicious Dragon Boat (Tuen Ng) Festival takes place on the 5th day of the 5th Lunar month which this year, is on 3 June. This event goes as far back as the 3rd century and is well-known for its energetic and colorful dragon boat races, where teams of paddlers race the long narrow boats accompanied […] -
Japan’s HOT New Hotels in the Spotlight
Some exceptional new hotels are opening in Japan that simply can’t be missed. Here we will give you the lowdown on these wonderful places to stay, that has also made it into TRAVEL+LEISURE, the Best New Hotels in the World list. We are spreading details of this list of hotels over two issues of Asia […] -
Sunset Cruise Along the Historic Hanoi Red River
As part of efforts to diversify the Vietnam traveller experience post-pandemic, a new cruise tour on the Red River of Hanoi has just been launched. The “Jade of River” cruise with its two-level vessel can accommodate up to 80 passengers, taking them on a three-hour journey through historic bridges such as Long Bien and Chuong […] -
Thailand imposes a ban on single-use plastic in national parks
A ban is now in place for the use of single-use plastics and foam containers in all 155 national parks around Thailand. The official ban which came into effect on 6 April 2022 has prohibited plastic food containers, plastic glasses, plastic straws, plastic spoons and forks, plastic packaging; such as, plastic handles, and foam containers […] -
Roman-Style Gladiator Arena Under Restoration in Hue
A Roman-style arena where elephants and tigers were likely once pitted against each other is being restored in the former imperial city of Hue. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, this Ho Quyen arena served as a place to train and entertain kings and mandarins. Authorities are hoping that restoring this relic cluster will preserve historic vestiges […]