Story and photos by PAUL SI The trail was tough and the mud was deep. We had gulleys to cross, and hills to climb, and many metres to go before we could sleep (yes, I was thinking of Robert Frost). We …
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Here’s a good way to get to know the real Malaysia
It’s all about seeking those “#authentic” travel experiences in the age of Instagram – and what’s more genuine than trips designed by, and taken with, a local? Petaling Jaya-based startup Lokalocal t …
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President Barack Obama writes on importance of travel
President Barack Obama has penned an article for Lonely Planet, stressing the importance of travel and cross-border engagement for building a brighter future. To coincide with the conclusion of his fi …
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It’s not going to be all about shopping for travellers in 2017
Analysts at the travel website Booking.com gazed into their crystal ball to come up with predictions on how people will be travelling in the next year. For the report, experts looked at guest reviews, …
Read More »5 music videos that inspire travel
What better accompaniment to your travels than a song about travel? These music videos might just inspire you to pack your bags and get on that plane or hit the road. And even if you can’t afford to v …
Read More »You must visit these cities in 2017
With a high-speed rail link due mid-2017 and the Cite du Vin wine museum attracting fans of the tipple from all over the world, it’s no surprise to see Lonely Planet pick Bordeaux, France, as its hott …
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Malaysian hotel wins a World Luxury Hotel award
A Malaysian beach resort won a prize at the recent World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 held in Doha. The Avillion Port Dickson emerged as winner in the Luxury Spa Hotel category for Malaysia. The prestigio …
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Americans, put Angkor Wat No.1 on your bucket list
Experts over at TripAdvisor have crunched the numbers to compile a list of the most affordable bucket-list destinations around the world and found that Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the most budget-friend …
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Flush with pride and get a prize for your toilet
If you’re looking for something else to clean today, how about your toilets? November 19 is the United Nations World Toilet Day and travel consulting company MyTravelResearch.com (MTR) is launching th …
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Love to travel but hate to pack? Just rent your clothes!
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