Happy Year of the Rat!

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Year of the Rat is the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac, making Chinese New Year this year Double Happiness for Disney fans! With everyone's favourite mice - Mickey and Minnie Mouse - in the spotlight, what's up at the Happiest Place in Hong Kong during the festive season?

Why You Should Visit Bali in February [2026]

Is February a good time to visit Bali. To start with, February in Bali is slow season. So you might be able to score discounts at hotels. However, it is also wet season. So it might rain more than you like. But it is also a bit cooler than most other months.

Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Thailand

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Chinese New Year comes early in 2020. While it is not an official national holiday in Thailand, it is in four provinces. And it widely celebrated throughout the rest of the country owing to Thailand's close cultural ties with China. Celebrations are liveliest in Bangkok,

Things to Do in Hong Kong in July [2022]

Is July a good time to visit Hong Kong? It can be hot, humid, and rainy, but don't let the weather dampen your spirits! There will be protest marches, celebrations, concerts, Chinese opera performances, a summer-long harbour-front carnival, and lots more! 

Things to Do in Singapore in June

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June in Singapore - is this a good time to visit the Lion City? There will be a Muslim festival, a beer festival, an ethnic arts festival, a foodie extravaganza, and multiple rock concerts. And you can shop till you drop with discounts galore. 

Things to Do in Thailand in June [2026]

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Thailand in June: a good time to visit Thailand? There's a sacred festival, a royal holiday, symphonies, a marathon, a jazz festival, and more. When does the monthly Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan fall? And how is the Weather? Does it rain more in Phuket or Koh Samui?

Things to Do in Hong Kong in June

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Is June a good time to visit Hong Kong? Many activities are planned, from a candlelight vigil and protest march to sporting events, live theatre, Chinese opera, a travel expo, Tahitian culture, and the Dragon Boat Festival. What will the weather be like?

When to View Cherry Blossoms in Key Japanese Cities in 2019 (and Recommended Hotels)

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Cherry trees will bloom a bit earlier than usual in most parts of Japan this year because of a warmer than usual winter. Check out anticipated best viewing dates and book rooms at recommended hotels as the Cherry Blossom Front moves north. UPDATED FOR 2019!

Why You Should Visit Thailand in February [2026]

February [in Thailand] is ... relatively cool and dry, with lots of sunshine and little rainfall.

Top Reasons Why You Should Visit Hong Kong in February 2019

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If February is one of the coldest and driest months of the year in Hong Kong, it is also also one of the most festive! Chinese New Year falls in early February, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival gets underway toward the end of the month. And so much is happening in between!