Package tours from mainland China to Hong Kong sometimes depend on commissions at shops to cover transport, accommodation, and meals.
Halloween in Hong Kong: How It All Got Started
Halloween in Hong Kong has become one the city's biggest street parties. How it all got started.
Travel Advisory: Avoid Non Essential Travel to Bangkok
As flood waters enter Northern and Western Bangkok, foreign governments issue travel advisories and citizens prepare for the worst.
Travel: How NOT to Pack to Maximize Inconvenience When You Check Out
Travel tips. Frequent travelers sometimes get it wrong. One of the best ways to simply packing is to carefully unpack as soon as you arrive at each destination
Fan of the Week: Raiders Fan Flies in from Singapore to Attend Game
A fan flies from Singapore to Northern California to cheer the Oakland Raiders on to victory over the Cleveland Browns and meets former player Mark Townsend.
Guest Blogger: a Reader Explains Why He’s Not a Vegetarian
A reader explains why he is not a vegetarian. Vegetarianism. Blood Type and Vegetarian Diet. Reader Feedback. Guest Blogger.
Guest Blogger: the Senior Hummingbird on Whether or Not to Eat Meat
Award winning author Suellen Zima discusses vegetarianism and explains why she has decided not to become one. Vegan. Vegetarian. Health and fitness.
Australia: at 83, Lloyd Pouton Makes 40th Climb Up Sydney Bridge
An 83 year old has climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge for the 40th time and plans to do so again on his 84th birthday.
Los Angeles: Crime Scene Investigation Tours
Starline Tours has launched tours of crime scenes in Los Angeles.
Foshan: Bruce Lee Paradise, Exhibits Celebrate Marshal Arts
Bruce Lee Paradise in Shunde, Foshan, China, celebrates not only Bruce Lee, the movie icon, but also Chinese marshal arts in general.