Asia Bucket List: 11 Ultimate Alternatives in Asia

Do you feel like you’ve “done” Asia? We know all the usual suspects when it comes to bucket lists (think – Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Mt Fuji) – but what are some Asia bucket list experiences that are perhaps not as mainstream, or that you may not have considered? Have you ever said […]

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7 Asia Travel Recommendations from Wendy Wu – the Asia Expert

Asia Travel Recommendations from Wendy Wu, the Asia Expert

Can’t make up your mind where to travel to this year? Wendy Wu spends much of her time in Asia, seeking amazing experiences for travellers. People often ask her for her Asia travel recommendations – where should I go next? What are the hot destinations right now? We are here to help! We’ve asked Wendy […]

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Extraordinary Wildlife in Asia (and how to see it for yourself)

Orangutans in Borneo, wildlife in Asia

Asia is a land of captivating cultural contrasts, and the wildlife is just as fascinating and varied. From endangered tigers in India, playful giant pandas in China and also wise orangutans in Borneo, there is a whole host of wildlife in Asia to encounter. Here are just a few of the more special creatures and wildlife-rich […]

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Tour Sri Lanka and its Top 8 UNESCO Sites

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, tour Sri Lanka

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka may be small, but it undoubtedly makes use of every inch for travellers wishing to tour Sri Lanka. The friendly nation is full of gems to discover – fantastically biodiverse jungles, verdant tea-plucking highlands, wildlife galore, delicious cuisine, ancient history and ruins, and pristine beaches. UNESCO has recognised […]

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A Guide to the Chinese New Year of the Dog

Chinese-new-year-dragon-dancers, year of the dog

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 […]

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