Shopping


Bargains and Bazaars: The Best Places to Go Shopping in Dubai

It might be the luxury shopping capital of the world, thanks to multi-storied mega malls full of designer label stores – but Dubai has so much more to offer visitors when it comes to retail therapy. If you’re interested in venturing off the beaten track, you’ll find bustling bazaars full […]

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Feed Your Senses in Bangkok’s Chinatown

Maybe it’s the colourful brightly lit signs, or the spicy aroma of delicious food that piggybacks through the air on barbecue smoke. Perhaps it’s simply the feeling that there is always something going on. Whatever it is, there is no denying the draw of Chinatown, so there is no need […]


5 Ways to Spend the Day in Dubai

Standing as an oasis in the desert, Dubai is a new-age city that embodies the spirit of luxury and panache. With its bold architecture, towering skylines, and chic and trendy atmosphere, Dubai’s culture is one reminiscent of modern cities like Shanghai or New York. With an endless selection of shopping […]


DISCOVER ASIA’S HAPPENING HANDICRAFTS!

One of the best parts of an exotic vacation to a top Asian holiday destination is exploring local handicrafts, from the beautiful batik fabrics of Southeast Asian islands to the tribal textiles of China’s Li people, canang sari baskets made of coconut palms or garlands made of fresh flowers. Check […]


DISCOVER BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND’S CULTURE CAPITAL

For a fun-filled family holiday, action-packed weekend or culture-infused vacation, it’s hard to beat Brisbane. The city’s balmy weather and picturesque landscape attracts travellers year-round, but it is also Brisbane’s world-class art, culture, entertainment and dining scenes that position Queensland’s capital as an ideal destination for holiday-goers of all stripes. […]


9 REASONS I LOVE BALI!

An enchantingly beautiful island dipped in turquoise clear waters; a magical landscape of soft white sands, mountain backdrops and rich green jungles; Bali is more than a holiday destination, it is an inspiration. From fine dining and a vibrant culture, to an achingly beautiful simplicity that nourishes you to the […]

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