The world’s largest Buddha statue is open to public again
The Leshan Buddha was built over a 90-year period between 713 and 803 during the Tang Dynasty, Source: Shutterstock. THE Giant Buddha in China, also known as the Leshan Buddha,…
Month: April 2019
Japan’s largest airline introduces a slew of firsts with its new aircraft
A ceremony to celebrate first delivery of Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) Airbus A380 aircraft, called the “Flying HONU”, is held after its arrival at Tokyo Narita International Airport. Source:…
This ride-hailing app has just entered the travel industry
Grab is going beyond just rides and food. Source: Shutterstock. SOUTHEAST Asian ride-hailing app Grab is on track to achieving its goal of becoming the region’s “everyday super app”. The…
Here’s the best way to see Borobudur in all its glory
This Unesco World Heritage-listed site is the greatest Buddhist temple in the world. Source: Shutterstock. NOT far from the town of Muntilan in Central Java is Borobudur, the world’s largest…
Browse and shop through Indonesia’s super app
Go-Jek has done it again. Source: Shutterstock. INDONESIAN on-demand unicorn Go-Jek has set yet another benchmark for transport network and logistics companies as it has quietly rolled out Go-Mall. Launched…
Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is still reeling from the series of attacks which ripped through the country. Source: Shutterstock. LOCATED in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast…
Why you can’t fly on Jet Airways anymore
Will Jet Airways ever soar the skies again? Source: Shutterstock. JET Airways may have been the second largest in India with a 17.8 percent passenger market share but a decline…
Where to find the world’s largest flower
Discover the “corpse flower” that is the star of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests. Source: Shutterstock. IT IS flowering season and the world’s largest flower is now in full bloom. Extremely…
Singapore’s largest nightclub opens to great fanfare
The party just got started in Singapore. Source: AFP. SINGAPORE welcomes at least 1.1 million tourists arrivals from business and leisure travelers monthly and the island-city state just knows how…
This United Arab Emirates hub is getting its own resident DJs
Let’s get it started, let’s get it started in here. Source: Shutterstock. THE glitzy United Arab Emirates city of Dubai is known for a score of things: tradition, culture, mega…
