Over the last decade, air travel has received a lot of attention on the nightly news. A number of tragic global incidents have given travellers cause to ponder – is flying safe anymore? Sometimes, Mother Nature does not play nice and volcano eruptions, storms, and even bird strikes can cause lengthy delays and cancellations. This […]
As we dust ourselves off from the Western festivities to welcome 2018, a quarter of the world is preparing for its own celebration, the Chinese New Year of the Dog. In Australia, we prepare the barbecue, in China more than 1.3 billion people prepare ‘lucky food’ for the New Year’s Eve Reunion dinner where families […]
Once again, the Winter Olympics are upon us. This year, the world’s eyes are upon Pyeongchang in South Korea. How much do you really know about the Winter Olympics? Or South Korea for that matter? Firstly, where is Pyeongchang? The host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics is in the northeast part of South Korea, […]
From its origins as a small fishing village, Hong Kong has emerged as one of the world’s most exciting cities. While it still has traditional elements that bind the story of Asia, it’s also extremely diverse and very chic! Even during a short Hong Kong stopover, there is loads of time to pack in some […]
The Japanese have an innate pride in their food. Respected worldwide, Japanese cuisine has a unique style of preparation and cooking. It is true artisanship and a quintessential slice of the culture of Japan. In fact, in 2013 UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage endorsed ‘washoku’ (Japanese cuisine). Based on “rules of five,” traditional Japanese cuisine, […]
As the experts in Asia and all things unique, fascinating and above all wonderful, the Staff at Wendy WU Tours have their own dreams about their next travel adventures. From sightseeing to trying new cuisines to finding unique ‘off the beaten track’ experiences, the crew are just as excited to tick off the bucket list […]