A Perfect Day

Fancy a bit of role playing on your romantic getaway? Then board the speedboat and be whisked away 007 style… Nestled in Binh Duong, just 15km north of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, An Lam Saigon River might as well be a world away. Firmly ensconced at the number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for Specialty Lodging despite … Read more

Nothing’s Free

By trying to lower the cost of flying, airlines may soon be charging passengers outrageous supplementary fees… MAY 21, 2008 will forever go down as a darday in aviation history. US carrier American Airlines became one of the first legacy airlines to borrow a page from the low-cost carrier playbook and charge passengers for checked … Read more

Blogging Buddies

Find out how a passion for traveling and technology brought a group of eclectic personalities together… How has travel blogging helped you connect with others? Jodi: Technology allows us to slide in sideways into existing communities, to know that they even exist. Before I go to a country, I’ll connect with others on travel blogger … Read more

7 Countries, 6 Trains, 18 Days

From the craggy mountains of northern Vietnam to the cobbled streets of Berlin, one traveler embarks on an unforgettable journey across the world by locomotive… The last few hours in Vietnam are a blur – cleaning out the fridge, locking the windows, chucking out the rubbish, having one last shower, turning off the hot water, … Read more