July 2018 - Asia Travel Log

Why Thailand is perfect for your next bleisure trip

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

What comes to mind when you think of Thailand? Is it the infamous full moon parties jam-packed with backpackers; the notoriously head-titling, mind-boggling entertainment shows; or perhaps the heaps of…

Why might Thailand make travel insurance compulsory

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

Thailand has been in the press a lot recently, and not always for the best reasons. Following the heroic rescue of 12 young Thai boys and their coach earlier this…

Which are the most walkable cities in Asia?

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

COUNTRIES IN ASIA are designing cities not just for buildings, but also for people. Because by doing so, it increases walkability and promotes sustainable living. #ENVIRONMENT Which are the greenest…

How to outsmart mischievous mosquitoes this summer

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

DID you know mosquitos are one of the world’s most dangerous animals? Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half the world’s population is at risk from deadly virus-carrying…

In pictures: Old world charm Ipoh

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

LOCATED in the state of Perak in northwestern Malaysia, Ipoh is the third largest city in the country by population after Georgetown, Penang (second) and Kuala Lumpur (first). However, the…

The world’s best beach party destinations revealed

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

PARTYING is no new trend, but how people choose to dance the night away and let their hair down has changed considerably over time. The last century has seen the…

Got an issue with your Scoot flight? Talk to M.A.R.V.I.E.

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

SINGAPOREAN low-cost airline Scoot is celebrating its one-year anniversary of the Tigerair and Scoot by announcing a new addition to its family, the most awesome and resourceful intern one could…

Night sights: ‘Dark tourism’ in Japan

Posted by Travelelog - July 31, 2018

FORGET the sakura season and the fall foliage, yakei is the next big thing. It’s not a new concept for the Japanese, but it’s becoming a big reason for travelers…

What you can do to stay safe during an earthquake

Posted by Travelelog - July 30, 2018

14 PEOPLE have died in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted West Nusa Tenggara and the tourist island of Lombok in Indonesia over the weekend. A Malaysian tourist who was…

The hotel suites from famous movies you can actually stay in

Posted by Travelelog - July 30, 2018

ASIA is home to some of the world’s most iconic movie scenes. From Danny Boyle’s 2000 blockbuster The Beach to Sophia Coppola’s tender rom-com, Lost in Translation, Asia’s cityscapes and…

Month: July 2018

Why Thailand is perfect for your next bleisure trip

Why might Thailand make travel insurance compulsory

Which are the most walkable cities in Asia?

How to outsmart mischievous mosquitoes this summer

In pictures: Old world charm Ipoh

The world’s best beach party destinations revealed

Got an issue with your Scoot flight? Talk to M.A.R.V.I.E.

Night sights: ‘Dark tourism’ in Japan

What you can do to stay safe during an earthquake

The hotel suites from famous movies you can actually stay in

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