A NEW smartphone app was designed to guide Muslim travelers towards halal food options when traveling.Have Halal Will Travel (HHWT) is a free app that allows users to find halal places they want to visit, as well as add them…
THE search for green space in the midst of Asia’s large cities can sometimes seem a challenge.Singapore Botanic Gardens, SingaporePic: Matt CarneyIf you’re craving some green space in the midst of Singapore’s bustling metropolis, look no further than the 183…
IF you haven’t visited Cambodia, shopping may not be one of the first things that spring to mind about this fascinating southeast Asian destination. However, Cambodian silk is stunning, high-quality and often quite affordable, as is the silver jewelry. There’s…
Walt Disney Co. employees and partners will get a sneak peek of the $5.5 billion Shanghai Disneyland from this weekend, as the world’s largest entertainment company gets set for next month’s official opening of its first theme park in mainland…
Singapore is no longer just a stop-over point for tourists catching connecting flights to beaches in Thailand and Bali. More travelers are making the city state their final destination, in large part after ending a decades-old ban on casinos that’s…
Forensic officials at the scene of an explosion, on a street, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Turkey’s political climate is fraught as well. Emrah Gurel / Associated Press Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at Europe on…
A NEW smart sleep mask was designed to assist with jetlag and help travelers get their body clocks in tune with new time zones.The Neuroon mask functions via a mobile phone application that runs on light spectrum therapy, and can…
There are luxury hotels aplenty in the bustling city of Bangkok, where many tourists and business travelers converge.Metropolitan by COMO, BangkokThis sleek property regularly hosts Thailand’s who’s who, as well as visiting film stars and fashion designers. It’s where the…
A RECENT study has found that the average woman books business trips at least two days earlier than her male counterpart, which saves firms an average of US$17 a trip, or two percent of the ticket price.The research, compiled by…
THE markets of Yangon offer fascinating insights into the ethnic diversity of the city, its produce, heritage and traditions. Bogyoke Aung San MarketA preserved food stall at Bogyoke Aung San Market. Pic: Kirk Siang/flickrThis 70-year-old market, also known as Scott…
