There’s nothing more refreshing than arriving in paradise, but getting in the plane and then having to wait in a two-hour immigration line can ruin your vacation mood right off the bat. Fortunately, Ngurah Rai International Airport has a game changing solution. To avoid long queues, you can pre-register your ASEAN/E-VOA passport and easily pass through the newly installed biometric …

Thailand has been the hub of backpacking and remote work in Southeast Asia for almost a decade. But a huge demographic change is taking place. There’s a new generation of travellers and digital nomads who are packing their bags and skipping the Bangkok traffic to reach Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. The key factor in this abrupt …

After the scorching heat, Singapore’s temperature took a pleasant and surprising dip to 20.1°C, which is the lowest temperature for the year across the island. The sudden turn towards the colder seasons has left people in the country lost for winter clothes that they are not used to in the tropics and happy to be enjoying a rare taste of …

When the Singapore Dollar is at its best, it’s changing the way we think about luxury travel. When you’ve been dreaming of that dream vacation, the moment has arrived. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made a series of strategic adjustments to their monetary policy to see the Singdollar hit historic new levels against a number of currencies in …

Shopping on Taobao is a great experience but waiting around for deliveries can quickly drain the experience. Thankfully, the e-commerce market has changed. Using the smart self-service collection points in China allows you to pick up your package conveniently without encountering the problem of missed deliveries and language barriers with local couriers. Whether you are an expatriate resident in China, …

Any plans to sunbathe on the powdery white beaches of Soi Sim Island will have to be changed on the day, as the island is hosting a festival of fireworks this weekend. The Management Board of the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu has officially announced to suspend the access of visitors to Soi Sim beach. …

The government has stepped-up aid measures for vulnerable groups as they try to deal with rising fuel prices and economic uncertainty ahead of the country’s 128th Independence Day. In addition to the national efforts offering cash assistance and fuel vouchers, multiple LGUs have been launching extra ₱2,000 fuel assistance and transportation assistance initiatives for qualified beneficiaries. The support would help …

On 11th June 2026, Thailand observed a 15-day period of mourning after the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol. With this announcement, visitors and residents, businesses and events have been asking whether normal activities will continue through this time. In order to clarify the situation, on June 12 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an emergency Cabinet meeting and announced that nothing …

Being a gold owner meant having to visit a busy jewellery store, discuss a high mark-up price, and rent a lockbox from a bank to secure gold assets. In the past, if someone wanted to own gold, they had to pay an excessive markup at a jewellery shop and secure a bank lockbox to store the gold. But, in a …

Despite its popularity, Bali is not cheap anymore, the streets are also crowded there and the food is becoming more and more commercial. Looking for real deals and a more exotic experience, travelers have started to branch out from Bali’s bustling tourist scene to those lesser-known cities that offer surprisingly great food at reasonable rates. In Southeast Asia you will …