The Niah Caves complex in Sarawak, Malaysia, has been officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). The prestigious designation was decided by the 21 member states of the World Heritage Committee, which is chaired by India. With this …
Read More »Cao Bang, Penang, Luang Prabang among Southeast Asia’s best places to visit
Lonely Planet has listed seven places to visit in Southeast Asia for different purposes, and Vietnam’s Cao Bang Province that borders China was recommended for those wanting to avoid the crowds. The Australian travel guide praised Cao Bang as the best destination for getting off the beaten track. One of …
Read More »Italy’s vintage trains lure tourists off beaten track
As it rolls across Italy’s central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the 1930s and 1950s crosses the forests of the Majella National park and the Abruzzo highlands, giving tourists on board a glimpse of hidden hamlets. Across its just over 100 kilometers (62 miles), the so-called Italian …
Read More »Paris mayor urges visitors to enjoy lifestyle as much as landmarks
While every tourist since 1889 has marveled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Olympic visitors to look beyond the city’s most famous landmark and immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the capital, which has undergone a transformation over the last few years. Under 65-year-old Hidalgo, who was …
Read More »Singapore has world’s most loved international airline
Singapore Airlines has been voted the most loved international airline by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure at this year’s World’s Best Awards thanks to its “excellent in-flight service and cabin comfort.” France’s La Compagnie ranked second, followed by Dubai’s flagship Emirates, based on 700,000 votes of readers that rated airlines …
Read More »After dozens of visits, tourists are still not bored of Thailand
“Even though I’ve been to Thailand nearly 10 times, I still want to go back to there,” a tourist recently shared on a Facebook group about Thailand and the post quickly went viral. Many people joined the thread to express complete agreement. Some people said they had visited Bangkok, went …
Read More »Da Nang plans second firefighting robot
Vietnam’s central city plans to spend VND70 billion (US$2.75 million) to invest in 17 additional firefighting and rescue vehicles for high-rise buildings and apartments, including one robot. The sum, extracted from the city’s budget. is to buy nine water supply fire trucks, seven trucks to transport firefighting equipment, five sets …
Read More »Southeast Asia’s second largest economy receives 19.7 million foreign tourists
Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy after Indonesia, recorded 19.6 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to July 21 period, up 34% year-on-year, Reuters reported citing the Tourism Ministry. Starting from July 22, Thailand offered 60-day visa-free stays for citizens from 93 countries and territories, an increase from the previous …
Read More »Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel debuts 2024 mooncake collection ‘Autumn Orchestra’
Sheraton Saigon’s Mooncake Collection 2024 is inspired by Opera House melodies, featuring three luxurious boxes of handcrafted mooncakes by Li Bai’s artisan chefs. For this mid-autumn festival, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel presents Mooncake Collection 2024, taking inspiration from the soothing melodies at the Opera House. The concept of this …
Read More »Tokyo restaurant criticized for refusing Korean, Chinese guests
An Italian restaurant in Tokyo has sparked outrage on social media for displaying a notice saying it refuses service to South Korean and Chinese diners. The restaurant in Shinjuku Okubo posted a photo online on July 5, showing a notice on its window written in Japanese, Korea Times reported. “Although …
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