Far East has launched a new hotel brand, Oasia, with a flagship hotel in Singapore.
Reader Feedback on My Shanghai Adventure
Altogether I spent three nights in Shanghai, followed by another two at a suburban resort about one hour's drive out of the city. Before I continue with my adventures, however, I would like to share with you some of the comments I have been receiving from readers. They come from Shanghai itself, Hong Kong, and the …
Jim Thompson House: a Green Oasis in Downtown Bangkok
Jim Thompson (1906 – 1967) is credited with reviving Thailand's silk weaving industry. An American who was sent to Asia during World War II, he fell in love with Thailand, settling in Bangkok after the war ended.  He is spoken of with almost as much reverence in the Thai capital as Abraham Lincoln is …
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Bangkok: Taking a Dinner Cruise on the River of Kings
Cruising the River of Kings aboard the Chao Phraya Princess. Bangkok Nightlife Cruising up and down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an evening in the Thai capital. A dinner cruise combines a sumptuous buffet meal with live entertainment, dancing, and some spectacular shoreline scenery. …
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Tianjin: How to Spend One Day in China ’s Third Largest City
It used to take a couple of hours to get from Beijing to Tianjin, China's third largest city. Thanks to a new high speed rail connection, the trip can now be made in 30 minutes. Located in the country's northeast, Tianjin lies between the Yan Mountains to north and the Bohai Sea to the east. …
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