Chinese Zodiac 101: the Lunar Calendar demystified, the legend behind the 12 signs in the Chinese Zodiac., the role the calendar plays in contemporary Chinese society, and personality traits of the 12 signs of the Zodiac.
Chinese New Year in 2021 – Dates and Customs
Friday 27 January 2017 is Chinese New Year's Eve, the beginning of a festival that traditionally lasted more than two weeks. Celebrations in Hong Kong will include fireworks, a night parade, horse-racing, and soccer.
How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in the West
Chinese New Year is an official holiday in China, Hong Kong, Macau,.and Taiwan as well as several other Asian countries with large Chinese communities. So how is it celebrated in Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States.
Top 10 Chinese New Year Banquets in Southeast Asia
Top 10 Chinese New Year banquets: chefs at Chinese restaurants in Singapore, Macau, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Jakartan are trying to outdo each other to come with yummy dishes to dazzle your taste buds.
Top 10 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Banquets
Top 10 Chinese restaurants for family reunions in Hong Kong. Lavish banquets are an important part of Chinese New Year. That means a festive meal at home or a lavish banquet at a Chinese restaurant. Which restaurants do it best?
Top 12 Travel Destinations for 2017 by the Month
A monthly guide to travel in 2017 - plus, the changing face of travel and the differing expectations of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and millennials. Is inter-generational travel dead?
Australia: Top 10 Spots in Sydney to Watch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Sydney is one of the first cities in the world to welcome in the New Year, and it does so with 2 spectacular fireworks displays - one at 9 pm and a second at 12 midnight. Here are the Top 10 vantage points.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York
One million revelers will pack Times Square in New York City to witness the world-famous ball drop at 11.59 pm to signal the arrival of the New Year. Here's a quick guide to how to celebrate New Year's Eve in the Big Apple.
How to Pair Wine with Turkey and All the Trimmings: Top 10 Tricks and Picks
Wine pairing tips: white wine or red wine, what to consider when pairing wines with turkey and all the trimming at thanksgiving or christmas dinners
Last Minute Holiday Travel Tips
Last minute holiday travel tips: cheapest days to travel, holiday scheduling tips, carry-on bags vs checked in bags, pre-flight check list, holiday packing tips, how to dress for holiday travel, helpful travel apps