2 tourists arrested for stealing bank cards from passengers on HCMC-Singapore flight Unable to afford air tickets, Thai teenager takes grandfather on budget 2,000-km trip to Singapore Two foreign tourists have been arrested for allegedly stealing bank cards from passengers’ bags in overhead compartments on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore. The…
Bali tourist burns paper to scare away spiders, destroys villa Unable to afford air tickets, Thai teenager takes grandfather on budget 2,000-km trip to Singapore A Nepali tourist who burned some paper to chase away spiders in a bathroom ended up destroying a luxury villa in Bali. The fire caused an estimated damage of 2…
Southeast Asia’s second most visited country risks tourist’s ire with air departure tax, entry fees Southeast Asia is worth knowing before you plan the route. Meanwhile, coal billionaire Low Tuck Kwong loses a third of his fortune after selling Bayan Resources stake. , 11 foreigners arrested in crackdown on $179M of Bangkok luxury homes held…
Unable to afford air tickets, Thai teenager takes grandfather on budget 2,000-km trip to Singapore Coal billionaire Low Tuck Kwong loses a third of his fortune after selling Bayan Resources stake 11 foreigners arrested in crackdown on $179M of Bangkok luxury homes held in Thai names Unable to afford air tickets. Thai teenager takes grandfather…
Ba Den Mountain draws comparisons with Mount Fuji for its cloud-covered peak Rising 986 meters above southern Vietnam’s plains, Ba Den Mountain attracts visitors with its cloud formations. Panoramic views centuries-old Buddhist traditions. Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh rises above the surrounding lowlands, its summit sometimes wrapped in a ring of white clouds that…
In world’s 2nd largest economy, Golden Week spending per trip hits four-year low Largest Economy is worth knowing before you plan the route. Chinese travelers’ average spending per trip fell to a four-year low during this year’s seven-day Golden Week holiday. Dashing hopes that strong travel demand would spur a broader recovery in consumer spending….
Hanoi after dark: Inside Southeast Asia’s second best city for nightlife Tourists gather at Ta Hien, the city’s most famous and talked about backpacker hub one Friday night in October. Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was voted the second best city for nightlife in Southeast Asia after Thailand’s Bangkok. According to a survey released last month by…
9 Asian cities food lovers shouldn’t miss in 2026, including Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh is worth knowing before you plan the route. The list highlights how local ingredients, generations of cooking traditions, and modern kitchens make each destination worth a food-focused trip. HCMC is Vietnam’s only representative, joining Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong,…
Ho Chi Minh City’s famous wartime bar gets new look The checkered floor and louvered doors have been retained to connect the new look with the bar’s half-century history. Meanwhile, according to a Caravelle spokesperson, the louvered doors evoke tropical architecture, making them well-suited for open spaces. Consequently, hCMC’s climate, while the tiles preserve the…
5 Southeast Asian desserts named among world’s 100 best Desserts Named Among is worth knowing before you plan the route. Pisang goreng, a staple Indonesian snack, led Southeast Asian treats on the list at No. The treat is made by dipping sliced bananas or plantains in batter before deep-frying them to a golden crisp. Traditionally…