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 […]
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Travel to Singapore for a romantic soiree on Valentine’s Day
Forget the obligatory roses and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Instead, shift cupid’s arrow into top romantic gear and travel to Singapore for the best date-night you may ever have. From water level to high altitude, there are so many perfect couple moments to enjoy, because Singapore is one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. Whatever sparks […]
Singapore: A Foodies Delight!
Prepare for a culinary adventure! Singapore’s multi-ethnic culture and heritage are serving up an increasingly vibrant food scene. From its hawkers’ stalls to fine dining restaurants it’s a true foodies delight! Singapore’s cuisine is as diverse as the destination. As a living seaport, Singapore has been enriched with flavours from the native Malays and the […]
Asia Winter Wonderlands: Add Asia to the Christmas list for an extraordinary festive holiday!
We all know about the trademark white Christmas. What many travellers don’t know is that a festive holiday with all the traditional trimmings is possible in an Asia winter wonderland. Not only will you get the tinsel and the snow, there are some of the best celebrations in the world still untainted by mass tourism […]
Capturing Eden: An amateurs guide to photographing Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is visual artistry. This is one of Asia’s foremost garden destinations – and a 250-acre ‘happy-snap’ paradise! It’s spectacular, but overwhelming when it comes to capturing the visual narrative that is Gardens by the Bay. Between this plant kingdom, its stunning modern architecture, and colourful events, where do you start? From […]
Haggle-tastic: How to haggle respectfully in Asia
No trip to Asia is without a little (or much) shopping. Many places in Asia can spot an Aussie from a mile away. Widely known for our strong accents, big smiles and inquisitiveness; we are typically always on the hunt for a great bargain. Like most Australians travelling through Asia, we often will find the […]