Asia

One of Singapore’s oldest and most popular attractions is Jurong Bird Park. However, after more than 50 years, the park has announced that it will cease operations and close. It turns out this isn’t all bad news, as the iconic park will be…

The Peak Tram in Hong Kong is one of the city’s most recognizable tourist attractions. It is the oldest funicular in Asia, having ferried people up to The Peak since 1888. While the tram has been closed for more than a year, the attraction…

In an attempt to relax marijuana prohibitions in NATO and EU regions, Brussels hopes to soon open cannabis coffee shops, just like in Amsterdam. However, as Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, its health minister says they don’t want to…

While many countries are open to travel business following the pandemic, Japan is still holding back a bit. Only travelers visiting as part of a tour group are able to visit for pleasure purposes. However, Japan has made it easier for…

Just when things start to look relatively normal in the tourism industry (besides canceled flights), the CDC just updated its Level 3 “high risk” list, including the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Asian island nation isn’t alone as it joins…

One amazing experience in Indonesia is seeing the country’s famed (and rare) Komodo dragons. However, in an effort to preserve the habitat of the world’s largest lizards, ticket prices have been hiked to a hefty $250. After already losing…

A hiking trail in Taiwan has been given the honor of being the world’s first “certified quiet hiking trail.” This means that to hike Cuifeng Lake Circular Trail, you need to use more than your ears and eyes. You must literally shut up while…

Taiwan was originally named Ilha Formosa (beautiful island) by Portuguese sailors in 1542, and a beautiful island it is indeed. With its dramatic mountainous landscape and dense jungle foliage, Taiwan has nine official national parks, plus…

Unlike China across the strait, Taiwan is the most vibrant democracy in Asia and also makes it relatively easy to visit. Basically, visa requirements for entering the country depend on your nationality, as well as any ongoing COFVID-19…

When people think of South Korea, they think of the modern megacity of Seoul, the country’s K-pop and K-dramas. However, for a small country, it has an amazing number of national parks – 22 to be exact. In fact, 6.7 percent of the country’s…