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September 1, 2019
4 minutes read

You may be familiar with Sapporo, Otaru and Furano in Hokkaido, but mention Wakkanai (which means “cold water river”) and you would probably draw a blank. Take a trip to explore Japan’s northernmost city and be treated to an abundance of nature, sumptuous seafood and breathtaking scenery. D...

8 Reasons To Love A Cruise Holiday

September 1, 2019
4 minutes read

With an astounding array of on-board amenities, it’s not surprising that cruising has become the fastest growing category of leisure travel over the past decade. Since 1980 the industry has grown at an average annual rate of about 7% or more, depending on the region. As the industry has expanded, ...

10 Best Places To Retire Around The World

August 1, 2019
2 minutes read

You’ve spent decades slogging away at your desk, socking away savings and dreaming about what you’d do with it all once you were free. Instead of an all-too-brief annual holiday, let’s talk about the expanse of time ahead of you. What will you do now that you no longer have that 9-to-5 ball an...

Scratch That Travel Itch

August 1, 2019
5 minutes read

DUBROVNIK, CROATIA If you are an avid watcher of the HBO series, you might recognise this as King’s Landing from the Game of Thrones. Walk the streets of St Dominic that link Ploče Gate with the main street of Stradun — perhaps more familiar to you as where Cersei makes her famous walk of sh...

Becoming Local

July 1, 2019
3 minutes read

Instead of ticking off items in your tour guide, why not venture down these more unusual options for a truly local experience? While it is easy to Google for top tourist attractions, travelers cannot experience the authenticity and flavor of a place unless they are truly immersed in the local cultur...

Top 10 Destinations For Solo Traveler

July 1, 2019
3 minutes read

Travelling solo has many plus points, but safety can be a concern. Now help is at hand. The Economist’s intelligence unit ranked 50 cities for safety in four categories: Digital, Health, Infrastructure Security and Personal Safety. Here is a list of the top 10 destinations for solo traveller. ...

A Perfect Tropical Destination

June 1, 2019
3 minutes read

Bintan Lagoon Resort A 75-minute direct ferry ride from Singapore takes you to a whole new realm of expansive space and breathtaking ambience at the integrated Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR). Bintan Lagoon Resort is a tropical lifestyle destination situated in Bintan island, set amongst more than 300...

Under The Sea

May 28, 2019
3 minutes read

Exploring coral reefs and swimming with dolphins are all fine and dandy, but if you’re hankering for something out-of-the-ordinary, you may wish to try posting a letter or savouring a gourmet meal underwater instead. You probably learnt in primary school that water covers 70% of our planet’s...

Flowers Gone Wild

May 3, 2019
2 minutes read

We’ve sussed out three gorgeous spots to view spring and summer blossoms. Mammoth Lakes, California, USA Up here in the high altitudes of the Eastern Sierra, the wildflower display is at its peak from late spring to early summer (roughly June to July). That’s when the intense winter ra...

72hours In Kota Kinabalu

May 3, 2019
5 minutes read

Less than a three-hour flight from Singapore is Kota Kinabalu, a destination in East Malaysia that covers all aspects a modern traveller may seek — nature, cultural heritage, good food, and plenty of life. Stop 1 Sutera Harbour Resort After a 10-minute ride from the airport...

Beautiful, Breathtaking & Brutal

May 3, 2019
2 minutes read

Experience it all this winter season with our pick of three of the best ski holiday options. QUEENSTOWN Beyond skiing Known internationally for its excellent snowboarding and skiing terrain coupled with stunning scenery, Queenstown, in South Island, New Zealand is an excellent choice ...

The Datai Langkawi – The Luxury To Be Your Natural Self

May 2, 2019
1 minute read

Nestling in the heart of an ancient rainforest, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that blends into its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi, the resort’s lush tropical rainforest offers the perfect escape to be your natural self. Datai Bay is rated...