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Deramakot’s sustainable harvesting forest thrives in heart of Sabah

Nestled in the centre of Sabah is Sandakan's Deramakot Forest Reserve, the world’s first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified tropical forest. The sprawling 55,507 hectare area was FSC...

Malaysia named leading destination by travel agents

Malaysia has been named the Leading Destination in Asia in the 22nd World Travel Awards, which polls the opinions of travel agents worldwide. Tourism Malaysia also bagged the Leading Tourist...

Brazilian paradise island up for sale

For Brazilians looking to escape the gloom of recession, political turmoil or even their troubled football team, there's a paradise island for sale. Almada island just off Brazil's coast north...

London named top city in Europe

London tops a new list ranking the top destinations in Europe which, in addition to reams of hard statistics and figures, also took into account reviews and ratings from social media sites such...

Singapore to offer world’s first online-to-offline shopping mall

Singapore is looking to become a leader in e-commerce, by introducing a mall that combines online and offline shopping, reports TechCrunch. Singpost, Singapore's postal service provider, has...

George Town honoured alongside Transylvania in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best of 2016’

On October 29, Lonely Planet will publish its "Best of 2016", a compilation of travel destinations that will attract a lot of attention next year. Ten regions will gain in popularity, starting...

5 ski resorts around the world where you can enjoy both sea and mountains

Why should the sea and mountains be incompatible when you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon? There are several places in the world where you can do both and put an end to this old...

Air China returns to KLIA after 3-year lapse

China's flag carrier, Air China, returned to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after a three-year hiatus. The inaugural Air China flight arrived at KLIA last night, said airport operator...

Experts in new bid to unravel ‘secrets’ of pyramids

A group of Egyptian and foreign experts launched Sunday a new bid to unravel the "secrets" of the pyramids, including a search for hidden chambers inside four famed pharaonic...

Ethiopian Airlines targets Asia with new Chinese crew

Africa's flourishing Ethiopian Airlines is clear – the future lies with China and it plans to hit home that point by putting Chinese crew members on all flights to China as of next month. "Asia...

Sydney and Melbourne enjoy best reputations in the world

The world loves Australia. In a survey that asked respondents to name the cities with the best international reputation, Sydney and Melbourne got the top votes, the first time two cities from the...

Airbnb selects most Star Wars-inspired properties

From an off-grid earthship carved into the desert of New Mexico to circular pods in Thailand and earth domes in California reminiscent of the planet Tatooine, Airbnb has collected Star...

‘The Shining’ hotel hopes to become horror museum

The hotel that inspired Stephen King's "The Shining" hopes to become a horror museum, according to the LA Times. The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, which inspired the Overlook Hotel in...

Feel the power of the Force at Star Wars pilgrimage sites around the world

As December approaches, and with it, the premiere of the seventh chapter of the Star Wars saga, the GoEuro travel site has partnered with GetYourGuide.com to give you a list of the must-see...

Could Little John step in when Big Ben’s bong’s gone?

A British city on Thursday offered to replace the iconic chimes of London's Big Ben with the lesser known sounds of Little John, another bell, while parliament's Great Clock is being...

Most affordable travel destinations

If you’re travelling on a budget, there’s no better time to visit Latin America where average hotel room rates fell in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2014. A newly...

My Little Pony cafe opens in Tokyo

Move over Hello Kitty, there’s a new animated character-inspired cafe in Tokyo-town. A My Little Pony cafe has opened in the capital of Japan – and arguably the world capital of themed cafes –...

KLIA voted 9th best airport in the world

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) ranked 9th in a list of the best airports in the world, as voted by globe-trotters in the 2015 edition of Sleeping in Airports’ best and worst...

Paris Picasso museum celebrates its 30th anniversary with ‘i Picasso!’

One year after its reopening, the Parisian museum dedicated to this giant of 20th century art is celebrating its 30th anniversary via a major event-exhibition entitled "i Picasso!", which will...

What to eat in Kota Kinabalu for a day

The capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, is a picturesque seaside city known for its gorgeous sunsets, delicious seafood and friendly locals. Here are four meals you need to eat if you only have a...