Asia

What is the best area to stay in Singapore?

Singapore is one of the most expensive places in the world, and that includes some of the highest hotel rates! For those sky-high rates, you do get very high standards of accommodation and service. And with a little bit of planning, you can find a good place to stay at a reasonable price in Singapore, […]

DreamTrip: Luxury Getaway to Bali from the US

Are you bored with yet another trip to Hawaii or upset about the ever-rising prices for mediocre hotels? Do you want to see something different or be truly pampered? Are you interested in a more exotic trip, but think it’s too expensive – don’t worry. You can have a luxurious trip to an exotic destination

Asiana Airlines – Facts & Figures

Asiana Airlines is one of two Korean carriers and is flying all around the world. They are a fairly new airline that was founded only in 1988 to break the monopoly of Korean Airlines and has grown rapidly ever since. Because Seoul is a convenient stop-over from Asia to the US and because they are

Travel News: New international airline routes add competition!

As I have reported before, low-cost carriers are continuing to add long distance routes to their networks, bringing more competition to international air travel and (hopefully) bringing prices down for the average traveler! This week, you can find new routes by low-cost carriers Air Asia. There are also new routes announced by China Airlines (not

My favorite rooftop bar in Singapore – Fullerton Bay Hotel

Despite Singapore’s reputation as being very proper and a little boring compared to bustling, fun Asian capitals like Bangkok or Hong Kong, there is plenty of evening entertainment to be found, especially if you are looking for a classy experience on a night out! My favorite destination for drinks on an evening is the Fullerton

The best brunch in Manila – Spiral at the Sofitel

I usually avoid hotel restaurants and especially buffets, but there are some exceptions from that rule and Spiral restaurant at the Sofitel Manila is one of them: They offer an amazing brunch on weekends and it’s a great destination for a special occasion! So, if you are in Manila and want to celebrate or just

Travel Made Easy: Getting around Singapore

I called Singapore “Asia for Beginners” – and one of the things that makes Singapore so easy to visit is the excellent public transportation. From trains and buses to taxis, there are plenty of options and they are all reliable, fast and relatively inexpensive – at least to the high prices for hotels, restaurants and

Dream Trip: History, City Life and Beach Getaway in the Philippines

Most people come to the Philippines for the stunning beaches on the more than 7,000 islands and the incredible diving, some of the best in the world, and they bypass Manila heading straight to one of the islands. If you want to see a little more of the Philippines and its people, maybe a sampler

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