Holly Patrick
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Where to stay in Bali if you’re not a party animal
Australian visitors to Bali have been making up the largest number of foreign visitors to the island for many years and with them, they brought a partying culture. Luckily, not everywhere in Bali has a party-centric atmosphere like the beach resort of Kuta does on the southwest coast. → Read More
How to know if they’re the one? Travel with them
TRAVELING and relationships have two things in common, they can be incredible but also hard work. When you throw both into the same pot and head off on your travels with the person you’re in a relationship with, expect to create unforgettable memories alongside new hardships. → Read More
Thailand considers making travel insurance compulsory
THAILAND has been in the press a lot recently, and not always for the best reasons. Following the heroic rescue of 12 young Thai boys and their coach earlier this month from the Tham Luang cave in the Chiang Rai province, Thailand has been caught up in a series of adverse events. → Read More
How to stay safe from Phuket's lurking ocean crocodile
STORIES of sharks prowling around popular swimming spots in hot countries aren't uncommon, albeit still very frightening. → Read More
Thai tourism agents are desperate for Chinese travelers
IN 2017, Chinese tourists to Thailand outnumbered any other nationality by threefold. However, these figures are drastically declining after a tragic boating accident in Phuket earlier this month and tourism operators are desperate to get Chinese tourists booking again. The deadly incident claimed 47 lives when the → Read More
How did countries get their names?
LIVING in such a globalised world means we can lose sight of individuality. On one hand, this is brilliant as it brings humans closer together and puts the need for borders into question. However, it also causes us to become complacent in understanding a nation’s history, culture and even where it is on the map, as → Read More
All of the world’s tallest statues are in Asia
EVEN if you haven’t been to any of the world’s most famous statues, you can probably name a few. → Read More
India: What you need to know about the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala
THE sudden outbreak of the Nipah virus in the state of Kerala, India has discouraged travelers from visiting the area. → Read More
Air Asia X named cheapest international airline in the world
ASIA dominates the world’s cheapest airlines list, but the other results may surprise you. → Read More
Bali has no ‘cruelty-free’ wildlife tourist attractions
ASK yourself this: “Where is the mother of the tiger cub you’re cuddling? → Read More
Malaysia again named best Muslim-friendly destination in the world
HALAL travel is flourishing as an industry in its own right. → Read More
Uber’s flying taxis will be taking to the skies soon
IN just 10 years, urbanites could be seeing flying taxis whizzing through the skies, thanks to Uber. Why and how? Well, Uber recently revealed a prototype for an electric flying taxi. → Read More
Should we still be traveling to North Korea?
ONE North Korean travel website states it seeks to “provide excellent services for all people who hope to visit the country with a friendly feel”. → Read More
‘Poop coffee’ is the most expensive on the planet. But is it ethical?
EATING puppies and drinking snake wine might be considered cruel, but what’s your moral stance on drinking kopi luwak? → Read More
3 micronations in the Asia Pacific
ANY keen traveler will know about must-see Asian destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. But are you aware that the region is home to over 40 micronations? → Read More
Japan Railways partners with Hello Kitty for pink Shinkansen
SINCE the 1970s, Hello Kitty has been a permanent fixture across the globe. Namely in Asia and among teenaged girls. → Read More
Disaster alert issued by 4 Indonesian provinces as fires rage
INDONESIA is in the midst of its dry season and its residents are feeling the effects. South Sumatra, Riau, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan have announced disaster alerts as they are currently the areas worst affected by forest and land fires. → Read More
Chinese commuter climbs through X-ray machine
WE ARE constantly reminded not to leave bags and belongings unattended in public spaces. → Read More
This Chinese New Year, Asian travellers are flocking to Japan
JAPAN has knocked Thailand off the top spot as the favorite destination for Asian Chinese New Year travelers. → Read More
Bali’s Mount Agung erupts again as alert status downgraded
DAYS after Indonesia lowered the alert status for the surrounding area of Mount Agung in Bali, it has erupted again. → Read More