The Naadam Festival is Mongolia’s biggest celebration. Mongolia’s population is sparsely distributed, but many live in the lively capital of Ulaanbaatar. The main festivities are held here, but every province throughout the country also celebrates. For travellers to Mongolia, the weather is usually warm and sunny – perfect for celebrating! What does the Naadam Festival […]
Do you feel like you’ve “done” Asia? We know all the usual suspects when it comes to bucket lists (think – Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Mt Fuji) – but what are some Asia bucket list experiences that are perhaps not as mainstream, or that you may not have considered? Have you ever said […]
Can’t make up your mind where to travel to this year? Wendy Wu spends much of her time in Asia, seeking amazing experiences for travellers. People often ask her for her Asia travel recommendations – where should I go next? What are the hot destinations right now? We are here to help! We’ve asked Wendy […]
Over the last decade, air travel has received a lot of attention on the nightly news. A number of tragic global incidents have given travellers cause to ponder – is flying safe anymore? Sometimes, Mother Nature does not play nice and volcano eruptions, storms, and even bird strikes can cause lengthy delays and cancellations. This […]
Discover Mongolia’s Gobi Desert When I first hear the word “desert,” I think hot, dry, and lifeless. However, The Gobi Desert is anything but lifeless. The Gobi in Mongolia is a place where it rains in summer, snows in the winter, but it is still dry and flat. You might be surprised to see life […]
Are you feeling hungry? Just the mere mention of dumplings can make your mouth water. Little, delicate parcels of deliciousness and joy! Asia is king of the dumpling and all dumpling roads tend to lead to China in some form or another. A self-confessed dumpling aficionado, Emma Prineas is the Senior PR and Marketing Manager […]