Most continents can offer some kind of interesting wildlife. Asia is no different and, in fact, has an abundance of fascinating animals all available for your viewing on Asia tours. India The first animal that comes to mind when visiting India is the tiger. There are as many as 48 tiger reserves in India, all […]
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Combine Medical Tourism with Asia Tours
Medical tourism offers a great chance to see a country while opting for an elective procedure overseas. To define medical tourism in simple terms, it is a way of receiving elective medical treatment abroad. This is commonly done on Asia tours, usually because it’s either less expensive than procedures at home or there’s a lesser […]
A Great Singapore Vacation is Not Just for the “Crazy Rich”
A Singapore vacation offers a diverse, culinary, and futuristic experience for Globetrotters at any budget. Watching this past summer’s hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, it’s hard not to feel just a pinch of wanderlust for Singapore, where much of the movie takes place. With sweeping shots of the city’s beautiful marina, lavish parties in the […]
Hong Kong vs Singapore: Finding Your Perfect Gateway City on Asia Tours
Which of these great gateway cities is your perfect starter on Asia tours? On the surface, Hong Kong and Singapore are two great cities with a lot in common. Both are major crossroads and trading ports within Asia, with a colourful and complex Chinese culture (alongside numerous others), world class airlines and international airports, a […]
Four Perfect Days on a Singapore Vacation
As Southeast Asia’s great cultural crossroads, Singapore is a patchwork of contradictions. The smoke of incense rises from traditional temples in the shadow of towering architectural marvels. Lively “wet” markets keep the ever-hungry locals (and visitors) fed the old fashioned way, while space age artificial trees collect water for the island’s most ambitious botanical innovation. […]
10 Cities You Need to Visit at Least Once on a Southeast Asia Vacation
Where should you go on your Southeast Asia vacation? Build your itinerary around these ten cities. Asia’s cities can get a harsh rap compared to their European counterparts. With one or two exceptions, they’re not particularly orderly, and there are very few cobblestone streets that look like they belong on the lid of a chocolate […]
DRINK RECIPE: Raffles Hotel’s Original Singapore Sling
When deciding on a cocktail, no doubt you have seen a Singapore Sling being offered on a drink menu, and may have even tried one – with each bartender offering a bit of their own variation. The original Singapore Sling was created in 1915 by head bartender, Ngiam Tong Boon, who worked at the Long […]
Get to Know Singapore Neighbourhoods
Singapore is a city of contrasts, where fairy-tale temples stand beside skyscrapers and cityscapes blend into community gardens. This colourful city is filled with an enchanting mix of neighbourhoods – each offering its own particular charm. On your Singapore vacation, you can step out of your comfort zone (and your shoes) inside the holy walls […]
Quirky Facts About Singapore
Singapore is a great destination to visit in Asia. Known as the Garden City, it is the perfect place to include on a journey in Southeast Asia. Here are a few quirky facts about this small, but multi-ethnic country. Singapore consists only of one main island and 63 other tiny islands. Most of these islands […]