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One of the most beautiful things about travelling lies in experiencing in foreign lands, all the things that make us different, and all the things that show we are just the same. Asia alone has a colourful palette of traditions, with fascinating differences in the definitions of manners and accepted behaviours. But it’s also easy… Continue reading Cultural Etiquette in Asia: DOs and DON’Ts
The triumph of light over darkness. That’s what the festival of Deepavali is all about. For Singaporeans who celebrate this Hindu festival, it is a busy time of year with lots of festivities but also lots of preparation. Here’s a step-by-step guide, with a few funny true-to-life quips, of what happens every year when Deepavali… Continue reading Safety Pin Wounds & Ladoo Cheeks – A Funny Step-by-Step Guide on How Singaporeans Really Celebrate Deepavali
Every year, Expedia conducts a survey of the behaviour and preferences among beachgoers around the world. Beach destinations are of course very popular for people seeking a holiday, often the top choice for a break. The annual survey, the Expedia Flip Flop Report, reveals some juicy tidbits about what we do at the beach (like who likes to… Continue reading Expedia Global Flip Flop Survey: Singaporeans are 2nd Biggest Beachgoers Internationally
Nothing helps you lose your inhibitions faster than a holiday. The chance to visit new countries, drink champagne for breakfast and escape the daily grind is worth celebrating. Some people like to start those celebrations at around 30,000 feet in the air. Welcome to the mile-high club! Origins of the Mile-High Club The origins of… Continue reading Sexy Flights Ahead: Joining the Mile-High Club
True to the nation’s fun spirit, New Zealand has a special day for flip flops. Jandals (japanese sandals) is the local word for flip-flops. National Jandal Day is an annual fundraising appeal in December, that doubles as a day of appreciation for surf lifeguards. Surfing is popular in New Zealand’s beautiful waters, so surf lifeguards… Continue reading 2 Dec: National Jandal Day, New Zealand
Government of the people, by the people, for the people On November 19th, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech on the grounds of the bloody Battle of Gettysburg, remembering the soldiers of the Civil War. His speech lasted no more than 2-minutes but was so influential, his words on that day have been immortalized as one of the greatest speeches that changed the world.
Expedia wishes all our Hindu friends a very joyous celebration this Deepavali. Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. Known also as Diwali, Hindus the world over celebrate this colourful festival, beginning from the simple but symbollic act of lighting oil lamps. Singapore commemorates Diwali this… Continue reading Happy Deepavali Singapore!
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Gandhi's birthday is celebrated as a Public Holiday in India every year.