A HIGH-POWERED joint committee of India and Japan has plans to operationalise a bullet train that will travel underwater.The 508-kilometer train will travel between Mumbai and Ahmadabad, and will have a 21 kilometer stretch under the sea.The project has been…
AN animal rights NGO has threatened to take authorities to court for granting a zoo license to Thailand’s notorious tiger temple in the Kanchanaburi province. The temple, formerly known as Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno, has been accused for trafficking,…
CHINA has surpassed the US to become the world’s leading spenders in business travel.According to a report by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), China edged the US at the end of 2015 by a US$1 billion, finishing the year with…
A WHILE ago I profiled Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost outpost with its beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and fantastic diving locations. Though Japan’s southern outpost is home to what many consider to be the country’s last “unexplored” tracts, it has a northern…
THE reputation of Thai food is known the world over for being savory, spicy and all-around delicious. Although Pad Thai is probably the best-known Thai meal – and you can get some very tasty versions of it in Thailand –…
Surrounded by Vietnam’s deep cultural heritage, The Nam Hai Hoi An is a luxurious beachfront hotel that serves as the perfect getaway for the sophisticated traveller.The Nam Hai has 100 stand-alone villas, of which 40 are pool villas, some with…
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its warm climate, diverse culture and ancient architecture, not to forget its breathtaking beaches and local cuisine. We could go on and on about everything this part…
Passenger volume through six major Thai airports soared 13.7 percent in the first quarter of 2016 to hit a record high of 32.3 million people.According to The Bangkok Post, four of the six airports saw a double digit growth in…
SOUTH KOREA plays host to an exciting, ever-growing cuisine; so familiar to us, yet so oddly distinct. Meanwhile, fermented cabbage or kimchi is something of an obsession in Korea and is eaten alongside anything and everything. Here are ten dishes…
A ONE-HOUR online seminar titled “Making Social Media Relevant” on April 27 will aim to highlight ways for hotels to engage customers using social media.The seminar will feature guest speakers from Trump Hotel Collection, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Minor…
