Australia: Sydney to Host Major League Baseball 2014 Opener

Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will travel to Sydney, Australia, for the Opening Series of Major League Baseball in 2014 - the first time the high profile sporting event has ever been held in Australia. This will be only the sixth time the home opener  has ever been held in the …

Aviation: Hawaiian Airlines Says, ‘Goodbye, Manila! Hello, Beijing!’

Business Following five years of disappointing payloads, Hawaiian Airlines has decided to end flights linking Honolulu, Hawaii, with Manila, capital of the Philippines. The last flight will depart from Manila International Airport on 1 August 2013. Click on the following link for Hawaii travel ideas: Hawaii Destination Guide Greater China's Gain? But the Philippines' loss …

Ecotourism: How Much of the US$100 You Spend Overseas Stays Put?

If you think that traveling in the Third World is a boon to local economies, think again. According to estimates, only US$5 of the US$100 you spend on holiday in developing countries stays in the local economy. The rest heads overseas. Let's take those sybaritic spa treatments that we all love so much as an …

Australia: Top 10 Things to Do in Sydney in March 2013

116 events are scheduled for Sydney New South Wales Australia in 2013. Here are the top 10 – from carmen opera to sydney harbour to the addams family musical to top gear festival

Merry Christmas, with Hong Kong Characteristics!

Christmas in Hong Kong - how a travel writer stumbles upon a spirited street party, with carolers singing in Cantonese, break dancers, and skip ropers.

Australia: Scenic World Records 300% Rise in Chinese Tourists

Scenic World in Jamison Valley in Blue Mountains Australia experienced a 300% rise in tourists from China leveraging Chinese social media platforms

Australia: 25% of Hotel Guests Say They Ran Naked in Public Areas

Australian hotels guests admit to questionable behaviour – running naked, wasting water, smuggling in friends, sneaking food from buffets

Top10 Reasons Why Motor Homes Are the Best Way to Travel in Australia

Top 10 reasons why motor homes or caravans are the best way to travel through Australia.

IT: Is Social Media Turning Travelers and Diners into Braggarts?

Is posting pictures of yourself at five star resorts or fancy restaurants on Facebook or Twitter a form of bragging - or smoasting - social medai boasting?