Planning an international trip often comes with a checklist: passport, flights, hotels… and safety. Especially now, with the world feeling a bit unpredictable, knowing you’re heading somewhere secure is more important than ever. When dreaming of Asia – a continent bursting with vibrant cultures, incredible food, and breathtaking landscapes – safety is definitely top of …

It’s been a long time coming, at least since the world formally reopened for tourism three years ago, but Southeast Asia is finally re-emerging as a leading global destination, with the potential to rival the Americas and even Europe, the world’s tourism playground. As reported by Aviation A2Z, the region as a whole is experiencing …

Some destinations capture your heart and your imagination. They attract visitors in droves because of their beauty, attitude, and atmosphere.   That is especially true of island destinations, which create a sense of escape, culture, and community. But which islands are best?   The readers of Travel Weekly Asia chose the best island destination in …

Southeast Asia has long been a treasure trove of goodies when it comes to endless destinations to explore on a budget. While surely every type of traveler would love this part of the world, solo travelers and backpackers have long been stuffing their bags for an extended adventure across multiple neighboring countries and islands for …

Now that 2023 is drawing to a close, Airbnb has unveiled the top destinations vacationers are searching the most for 2024, already bound to be a record-breaking year for tourism, or how they have defined it themselves, the ‘year of globetrotting‘. 2024 will be the first official year of global reopening since the health crisis, …

Southeast Asia is one of the trendiest spots for travel now that the world’s borders have reopened. Famous for its gorgeous beaches, dense tropical forests, and delectable cuisine, the region is back to drawing in millions of Western tourists. The main downside, however, is that entry restrictions remain quite restrictive, and we’re not talking about …

Lao Tzu once said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” Let’s be real, though. Lao Tzu didn’t have to deal with 2023’s skyrocketing flight prices and travel boom.  Travelers are planning bigger and more expensive trips than ever this year – and rightfully so.  Multi-country adventures, wellness-focused activities, and …

It’s hard to win just about anything for nearly three decades, but this international airline takes the cake! The highly-respected travel publication, Travel + Leisure runs surveys annually for its readers to vote for the best of the best in different travel-related categories. Whether it’s the best hotels or airlines, their readers get a final …

Nearly three years since it first introduced social restrictions as a result of the COVID pandemic, Singapore is joining the ranks of open countries in lifting all entry requirements and reinstating normality at the border. As of today, foreign tourists will no longer be subject to health checks arriving in the famous city-state. Singapore is …

Love of travel is something that every generation shares, but not all age groups value the same experiences during their travels. As a result, there is no definitive “Top Destination” that will appeal to every age group. However, a recent study has found some of the top destinations in the world depending on how old …

Following months of speculation, the ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations has confirmed it is indeed working on a standardized vaccine passport for travel in the region. A total of ten Asian countries are part of the association, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Since Covid was …

From today – 26 April – fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to undergo any Covid-19 testing to enter Singapore. A month ago we reported that Singapore had reopened to tourists from all countries with ‘easy’ entry requirements – with fully vaccinated visitors able to enter the country by adhering to the following entry …