Visit Tsukiji: a ‘great wonder of the world,’ while you still can
IF YOU’RE VISITING Tokyo and looking forward to eating well, chances are you’ve been told not to miss Tsukiji, the oldest and biggest fish...
All dressed up in Jeonju
Text and photos by Brian M. Afuang
FROM SOUTH Korea’s international airport in Incheon, the route to the city of Jeonju, some 200 kilometers away,...
Route 66: America’s ‘Mother Road,’ revs back to life
By Jocelyne Zablit
FOR DECADES, Route 66 captured the imagination of travelers around the world, offering a glimpse of a bygone era of American history,...
Indonesian ‘rainbow village’ is Internet sensation
AN INDONESIAN hamlet dubbed “the rainbow village” after being given a makeover in a kaleidoscope of colors is attracting hordes of visitors and has...
Gardening as art goes on show at famous UK festival
LONDON — From the world’s hottest chilli to a garden inspired by music, Britons celebrate their love for gardening this week at the Chelsea Flower...
Cuba’s first luxury hotel opens in Havana
HAVANA — Cuba’s first ultra luxury hotel opened its doors Monday in Havana, with guests paying up to $2,500 a night to stay in...
Korea’s ports are calling
MENTION KOREA and images of its culture — both modern and traditional — are readily conjured. Korean pop music, beauty products, the hanbok, the...
Sailing away
IN JANUARY, Star Cruises — a Hong Kong-based cruise line under the Genting Hong Kong umbrella — announced that its flagship, the Superstar Virgo,...
Jeju island: a destination for nature lovers and K-pop fans
JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA — Off the coast of the Korean peninsula is an island that was once known as a honeymoon destination for...
Nature tripping in Tanay
THERE is a place close to Metro Manila where one can enjoy nature at its finest.
The Haranah Eco Park, a privately owned 16.2-hectare property...
Thai ‘Sin City’ finds abstaining from sex hard
PATTAYA, THAILAND — In a daring nautical themed outfit, sex worker May confidently predicts the survival of Thai sleaze town Pattaya despite a junta...
Hammock floors take overwater bungalows to a new level of luxury
CLOSE your eyes and think about the most relaxing place in the world. Is it a private pool overlooking a volcano in Costa Rica?...