Hong Kong is a popular tourist destination in southeastern Asia, with a mixture of Eastern and Western cultural influences. It has four main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and a group of smaller islands. The words Hong Kong...
Thailand is a unique country with stunning sights and a fascinating culture. The Thai people have customs and habits that Americans find both strange and interesting. Traveling to Thailand can feel like traveling to another world. However, it is ...
The Maldives are a series of coral islands in the midst of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by stunning scenery and the blue ocean, these islands offer vacationers profound relaxation. Temperatures are consistently warm, and there is always sunshine....
The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands, has more than 90 million inhabitants and is ranked No. 12 in world population. The Philippines is a central hub in southeast Asia, with many businesses choosing to have their conferences her...
Pulau (island) Semakau is a small Singaporean island due south of the main island of that Southeast Asian city-state. It is famous mostly for being Singapore's only open landfill, and in July 2005, it was opened as a recreational nature and sport...
Serangoon is a small city located in Singapore, a nation located in Southeast Asia. The name Serangoon comes from the word "rangong," a Malay name for a stork-like bird that used to dwell in the swamps around the Serangoon River. Because Singapor...
Southern Thailand is home to a mix of mainland and island tropical
beach destinations. A middle-income country, many of the things a traveler might bring to Thailand on a beach holiday can be found there and are even priced much more cheaply than...
Beijing is one of the largest and most well-known cities in China. It is a much-visited travel destination because of its historical buildings and monuments, as well as its thriving nightlife and social scene. With a long and complex history an...
Burma is an independent nation officially ruled by a military dictatorship. It was once a prosperous nation, but revolutions and governmental changes have forced the country into poverty. Burma's politics have even led to confusion over its name....
Dengue Fever is one of the most prevalent tropical viruses, the most widespread after malaria. It is easily transmitted by mosquito bites. It is important, before traveling to an area where Dengue Fever occurs often such as Korea, to know the si...
The Haad Yao See Through
resort is a 26-room boutique hotel located in the middle of Haad Yao beach on the northwest coast of Koh Phangan Island, Thailand. By boat, it is about 30 minutes from Koh Samui. If traveling by train or bus, it is about ...
Travelers to Shanghai sometimes prefer staying in a hotel that is well-known in other parts of the world such as Holiday Inn, which offers the Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai location. The advantage to staying in this hotel is that guests know exactl...
Japanese culture is deeply rooted in a history of unity and focus on country. As a whole, Japanese citizens are highly patriotic and have a deep connection to their families and to organizations such as businesses and schools. The Japanese tend t...
Kanchanaburi is both a Thai province and the town which serves as its provincial capital. The city of Bangkok lies to the east of the province. Kanchanaburi is a popular destination for its scenery and its historical ties.
The world's knowledge of the Pacific islands of Kiribati is about as small as the country's size. This tiny, tropical nation is home to a rich and fascinating history, as well as to a future in peril. Its culture, influenced by former colonists a...
Bali is a picturesque place to visit, and also to live. Adding to the appeal is that, in many cases, the cost of living---from clothing to groceries and rent---is markedly lower than in the
United States. A number of other variables will also go ...
The Lorenzo Grand Villa Resort, which is now called Hotel Isla Boracay Villa, is situated on a cliff on the southern tip of Boracay Island, Philippines, overlooking the village of Caticlan. It is rated as a three-star resort and is located about ...
The Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino is located in the capital of the Philippines. The hotel is convenient to a number of sites and attractions, including the seventh-largest shopping mall in the world and the city's international airport. The ...
The Mercure Hotel Ginza is an upscale and elegant hotel in Tokyo, Japan. Located right in the heart of the downtown area, it's conveniently located near some of the more popular attractions and sites in the city.
As the capital of the Indian state Maharashtra, Mumbai, formally known as Bombay, is a city of contrasts. On the one hand it is the home of Bollywood, India's movie industry, while on the other it houses Asia's largest slum. As the city with the ...
