Two Finnish backpackers opened a luxurious resort hotel in Southern Thailand.
King ‘ s Cup Elephant Polo in Chiang Mai Raises Money for Endangered Species
Thailand: King's Cup Polo Tournament in Chiang Mai raises money for elephants and children.
Suzie Wong – a Documentary on Nancy Kwan
Suzie Wongs visits Hong Kong for premier of a documentary about her life, Ka Shen's Journey
How to Keep Fit: In Room Fitness in Bangkok
If you are like me, you are often disappointed by the fitness centres you find at hotels when you are on the road. Even some of the fitness centres at five star hotels can prove seriously lacking. No expense is spared when it comes to the spa, the the F&B outlets, or the lobby. Even …
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Hotel Review: Dusit D2 Baraquda, Euro Chic Near the Beach in Pattaya
Dusit D2 Baraquda in Pattaya is a boutique hotel with a distinctive personality in the Thai beach resort just 90 minutes fromj Bangkok International Airport.
Thailand: Road to Pattaya – Time for Another Look?
Pattaya: as one of the first beach resorts in Southeast Asia, Pattaya has something for everyone. There are stylish resorts and inexpensive hostels.
Hong Kong Raises Red Alert as First Day of Bangkok Protests Passes Without Incident
A storm is gathering in Thailand as a red tide from the countryside starts lapping at the gates of the nation's capital. But the question on everyone's mind is, will this red tide be a tsunami or a mere ripple in the sea? Or, perhaps, just a tempest in a teapot? Traffic was lighter by …
Hawaii: Your Guide to the Aloha State
Hawaii: your travel guide to the 50th State, with history, culture, and overview of eight main islands. Hawaiian Airlines, book flights, low web fares.
Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
Japan isn't the only place to enjoy cherry blossoms this spring. The capital of the United States puts on a pretty spectacular floral display of its own – thanks to the friendship and generosity of the Japanese people nearly 100 years ago. The Tidal Basin of Washington, DC – home to the Washington Monument and …
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Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Japan
The blossoming of sakura, or cherry trees, starts as early as January in sub-tropical Okinawa, reaching Kyoto and Tokyo in late March or early April, and continuing northward toward Hokkaido – the northernmost of Japan's four major islands – as late as May. Just as weather varies from year to year, the blooming of cherry …