Posts in category Asia

Thrill seekers take note, these pulse-quickening adventures will inspire conversation fodder for years to come—as well as plenty of amazing photos for your Instagram.

Your salty skin after a dip in the sea, the warmth of the sand heated by the sun, and the sticky breeze tousling your hair—it’s practically in our DNA to be drawn to the seaside. Of course, almost any beach …

Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to splurge or stick to a budget, hunt for antiques or scour the latest electronics, chances are you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Since there are countless …

Travelling to Japan for the first time, but unsure where to start? The land of the rising sun, still deeply anchored in tradition, will certainly surprise you in the best possible way. And while Japan boasts plenty of fascinating cities and …

I arrived in Hong Kong in the morning ready to hit the ground running. I had flown there in Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy Class and thanks to the larger seats, greater pitch, and other comforts I felt pretty great given …

It’s summer, it’s hot, and it’s time to drain your bank account to go travelling. Or not. You don’t have to sell all your valuable heirlooms—PlayStation®, framed poster of the Doors, and your beanbag chair—just to explore the world this …

Some cafes have croissants, some have double-shot caramel macchiatos, and some have, well, owls. If you’ve always wanted feathers floating around as you shake cinnamon into your coffee, there are definitely a few wacky coffee shops out there for you. …

Southeast Asia fans are no strangers to Thailand’s lure. Its phenomenal food and kind people have long drawn Canadian tourists who are looking for exotic getaways that still offer safety and the promise of a vacation worth writing home about. …

With the snow thawing out and your frozen limbs finally regaining feeling in the heat, it’s time to celebrate spring. Luckily, there are a ton of festivals that welcome the sunshine with eager enthusiasm. Whether you find yourself in India …

It’s a shame Mother Teresa didn’t drink more often, because if she did, St. Patrick wouldn’t have her beat when it comes to favourite saints. Granted, you may find yourself worshipping the porcelain god more than anything else on St. …

For many, Thailand is a dream destination. However, as a first-time visitor, it can be hard to know where to begin when the country is brimming with travel possibilities. Today’s article will highlight a few destinations around Thailand that will hopefully …

Drake is considered a “rap star,” Taco Bell® now sells breakfast, and overalls are back in fashion–the world is a strange place. To commemorate the wackiness of this place we call Earth, there are a number of museums dedicated to …

Hong Kong can be one of the most exciting cities in the world, but there may be days when you want to trade the towering skyscrapers for a bit of nature. For those days when all you’re craving is some fresh …

You’re tired of breaking your New Year’s resolutions every year, and your friends who hear you are tired of it, too. Stop procrastinating and stop letting your passport collect dust. If “travel more” is on your resolutions list, highlight that …

I can’t think of a city that dazzles at night quite like Hong Kong. When there is no place to build but up, you get a skyline that consists of towering skyscrapers as far as the eye can see; you can …

Jingle bells, Santa smells, Rudolph ran away—to Hawaii like any clever reindeer would. There is something to be said about spending Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years at home. However, you can just as easily skip the tangled tinsel and …

Forget acting like a standard tourist. Stumbling around a foreign city with an unfolded map threatening to engulf your face, painstakingly picking out words in your Japanese-English dictionary so you can communicate that you need to find a bathroom ASAP. …

The idea first comes to you on a lazy Saturday afternoon when you’re sprawled on your couch slurping Thai food out of a white to-go container: “This food is amazing. I should go to Thailand sometime.” What starts as just …

Tight leather on your hips, icy shots at your lips, big wigs that sparkle, blaring sounds that crackle, and a myriad of other elements that will reduce to a swirl of colours in your hazy memory come morning—this is what …

Whether you are heading to Thailand for a wild night in Bangkok or Hong Kong for a business trip, part of the appeal of heading East is the opportunity to try some new foods. While some dishes are unusual but …

Wandering the streets of Japan, your eyes will strain to take it all in—the kaleidoscopic colours, avant-garde fashion, and advanced gadgetry will quite simply blow your mind. You’d never guess that intricate rules based on eons of tradition underlie this …