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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 […] -
Unseen Back-of-House Tour at the Former Supreme Court
A new and exclusive tour offering a glimpse into restricted areas of the former Supreme Court in Singapore. Usually out of bounds to the public, our team can now take your guests behind the scenes to find out more about courtroom proceedings and detail the experiences of those that have stood here on trial. As […] -
Sabah Guide to Receive Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Queen Elizabeth II
Tham Yau Kong, a well-known tour guide in Sabah, is set to receive an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Queen Elizabeth II of England. The British high commission informed him on February 14, 2022. The award, which is the third highest-ranking order of the British Empire, was given to […] -
Sustainable Rural Retreat in Chino at the Foot of Mt. Yatsugatake
Nagano prefecture has many excellent destinations and attractions to choose from such as the castle town of Matsumoto (30 minutes by train), and the Nakasendo trail checkpoint of Kisofukushima (70 minutes by train), and Jigokudani monkey park (90 minutes by train). However, the city of Chino in this prefecture remains a hidden gem where you […] -
Preparations Made for Driving Tourism Recovery in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Government has announced the new allocation of resources for the Tourism Board in the 22/23 Budget to help boost the economy and drive tourism recovery. The Budget has specially allocated more resources for developing arts and culture and promoting cultural, heritage and green tourism projects with Hong Kong characteristics. There will be […] -
Indonesia Named Most Naturally Beautiful Country in The World
Indonesia has taken the top spot in the Natural Beauty Report of UK’s online magazine “Money”, which ranked 50 countries around the world by analyzing the number of natural wonders they have for every 100,000 square kilometres, from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to volcanoes, mountains, protected areas and more. Scoring 7.77 out of 10, […] -
Exploring Another Side of Ayutthaya
Working with a local partner in Ayutthaya, Destination Asia Thailand's new tour 'Another side of Ayutthaya' allows guests to witness different aspects of local life in Ayutthaya.