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From ghost city to boomtown, Phnom Penh soars high

From glitzy malls and high-rise flats to five-star hotels, a luxury building boom in Phnom Penh is transforming a capital once reduced to a ghost town into one of Asia's fastest growing...

Feed the homeless when you pre-book your meals on AirAsia

AirAsia is getting into the spirit of giving this season with a week-long meal-for-a meal donation campaign. For every pre-booked hot meal on AirAsia Berhad flights (flight code AK) from today...

Hotel openings to watch out for in 2016

From the highly anticipated opening of a “Toy Story”-themed hotel at Shanghai Disney, to the grand reopening of two iconic Parisian landmarks, 2016 will be a big year for the luxury hotel...

New Year celebrations in Sydney

Not many days from now, the planet will bid farewell to 2015 and welcome 2016 with open arms. We are taking a world tour of the big cities where the New Year is a major cause for celebration....

Top 7 Christmas-themed hotels in Asia

Nothing says Christmas like a little colourful tinsel and bright lights! Get into the cheer and spirit of the season with some of the most beautifully decorated hotels in Asia: The Mandarin...

New Year celebrations in New York

Not many days from now, we will bid farewell to 2015 and welcome 2016 with open arms. We are taking a world tour of the big cities where the New Year is a major cause for celebration. Let's...

The destinations you’ll want to visit in 2016

With the new year on the horizon, a slew of travel magazines and industry experts have been gazing into their crystal balls to predict the buzziest destinations of 2016. After looking at lists...

Get married at Le Meridien KK and get a free honeymoon

Forget complimentary mocktails or free flower decorations for your wedding. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is taking it a notch up by throwing in a free honeymoon hotel package for newly weds. To...

5 things to do in Clark, Philippines

A former American air base, Clark was the place for all things American. The city was affected by the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption but has since cleaned up and is now vacation central with...

5 things to do in Boracay

A small island with the clearest blue waters and finest white sands, Boracay is a popular tourist destination for travellers around the world. From chilling out on the beach to indulging in fresh...

5 places to visit in Manila

1. Manila Intramuros Visitors interested in the history of the region will want to make sure to check out Intramuros, the oldest district and historic core of Manila. Also called the “walled...

Underworld Wide Web as Moscow looks to launch WiFi in cemeteries

Residents in Moscow already enjoy free wireless Internet in cafes and on the metro system but now authorities in the city have also decided to bring WiFi to a more unusual setting – some of its...

New York, Boston have most expensive hotels in the world, survey shows

New York and Boston have the most expensive hotel rates in the world, at €275 (RM1,286) a night, according to data collected by HRS Global Hotel Solutions for the period from July to...

Amsterdam unveils tips for wobbly tourists on bikes

Navigating the busy, narrow streets of Amsterdam can be risky at times due to an unexpected hazard – tourists wobbling around on bikes carelessly breaking the rules of the road. Visitors...

Britain delays decision on London airport expansion

Britain on Thursday said it would delay announcing where to expand London airport capacity to assess environmental impact, but critics said the move smacked of "gutless" political...

Beatles’ spiritual Indian retreat opened to public

An abandoned spiritual retreat in northern India where The Beatles famously learned to meditate has been opened to the public, with plans to turn it into a touristy yoga centre. The ashram,...

5 historical sites in Cebu

Santo Nino Shrine The Santo Nino Shrine is located in the old Magallanes Street in Cebu City. Historically, the Santo Nino or the Baby Jesus was brought from Spain in 1521 by the famous...

Locals turn forgotten Liverpool streets into art prize winner

In Liverpool's Granby neighbourhood, proud residents and a group of architects have brought back to life the area's four remaining Victorian streets, earning them this year's prestigious Turner...

A first-timer’s guide to Boracay

Voted the best island in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2012, Boracay remains a top tourist destination in Philippines. With white sandy beaches and sparkling azure waters, it's really...

Top 5 diving spots in Cebu

Malapascua Malapascua island is located off the northernmost tip of Cebu Island, and apart from being a popular diving destination, is famed for its wide, white sandy beach known as Bounty...