Asia
The end of the year, the start of the new, and probably the most universally celebrated event everywhere around the world. Look, we’re big fans of heading out for a nice long holiday in December, spilling over from Christmas to New Year’s, completely e-mail free. At the New Year countdown, we’re happy to be dancing… Continue reading Where to Celebrate a World-class New Year’s Eve in Singapore
Note: This post contains some information accurate for past events in 2014. It could be your first Christmas at home in a while, or maybe you’re simply looking for new and exciting ways to celebrate this time of year with your loved ones. Singapore definitely has no shortage of Christmas events for you to dive into. We’ve rounded up… Continue reading Things to do for Christmas in Singapore
We wanted to experience another side of Japan. We had overindulged in the heady consumerism of Tokyo and needed a break from that fast-paced city. And so it was decided: we’d spend one night in a traditional Japanese monastery in the hope of experiencing something simple; peaceful. About Mount Koya Mount Koya seemed like the… Continue reading A Night in a Monastery: Mount Koya, Japan
Trekking the Himalayas has always been a dream for international adventurer, Silvia Rosas. She achieved that dream and a year on, she still can’t stop thinking about it. We speak with Silvia about trekking the Himalayas in Nepal, something she describes as an experience that changed her and one that she will never forget for the rest of… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Trekking in Nepal
Asia knows how to party. Especially around New Year’s. If you’re looking to celebrate the turning of the New Year without travelling too far from home, take a look at the following New Year’s Eve events happening in Asia. Book your flights, drop those bags in the hotel and put your dancing shoes on to enjoy the… Continue reading Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Asia
Where: Hilton Niseko Village in the Abuta District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan Scene: Stunning, snow-capped scenery in the best ski spot in the world Niseko Village is THE ski destination. The Siberian winds and surrounding climate result in dry, fluffy snow – the perfect quality snow blankets a total of 2,191 acres of skiable… Continue reading Hotel Feature: Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan
Urbanscapes is arguably Malaysia’s top creative arts festival, with a programme packed with music, art, comedy and more. Come 6 December, Urbanscapes 2014 is all set to make a splash at Horse Ranch, Resorts World Genting, which is just a short, 40-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur. Promising the best talent in music, art, design, comedy,… Continue reading What to expect at Urbanscapes Festival in Malaysia, 2014
When it comes to the holiday spirit, Hokkaido, Japan lights one of the brightest candles in Asia. If your vision of Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a chill in the air and a blanket of crisp snow on the ground, Hokkaido is it. The second-largest island in Japan, Hokkaido makes up 20% of the country’s landmass but only… Continue reading Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Head to Hokkaido for Christmas
So you want to build a snowman eh? While truly spectacular during the festive season, one element of Christmas magic Singapore cannot quite offer us, is a snowy White Christmas. You’ve seen it on TV and in the movies, and one too many Christmas snowglobes. Now it’s time to experience it in real life! After… Continue reading Snow Hunt: 3 Spots for a White Christmas Near Singapore