Archive for April, 2008

Costlier summer air travel looms as jet fuel price rises (The Manila Times)

AS the Philippines’ summer season kicks off, travelers are likely to fork out a bigger sum for tickets as airlines seek higher fuel surcharges to mitigate the impact of more expensive jet fuel.

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singapore hostels

Just a word of warning - Ali’s Nest hostel/homestay on Roberts Lane in Singapore may be cheap at s$12 a night for the dorm but you do get some rather…

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Asia Pacific tourism revenues set to soar to nearly five trillion … - Travel Daily News International

Asia Pacific tourism revenues set to soar to nearly five trillion
Travel Daily News International, Greece -Mar 20, 2008
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is forecasting robust growth for travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region, with tourism revenues to top

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Crimes against tourists on the rise in China

The troubled Chinese man, obsessed with his outstanding debts, boarded the tourist bus and opened his jacket to reveal explosives. In the only English he spoke that morning, he told the frightened Australian passengers, “I’m sorry.”

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SriLankan Airlines rewards Top Travel Agents in Singapore - ASIATravelTips.com

SriLankan Airlines rewards Top Travel Agents in Singapore
ASIATravelTips.com, Thailand -Mar 18, 2008
Earlier this month, SriLankan Airlines took to the skies with its top 10 travel agents in Singapore by presenting them revenue performance awards on the

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Ultimate guide to the best travel Web sites

When to use it: To find great deals on short hops within Europe. Why we like it: … Stick to the English-language portals ? Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore (Zuji … When to use it: Any time you?re shopping online for a hotel stay. Why we like it: …

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Airline allegedly doesn’t allow deaf passengers to fly alone

…treatment of deaf passengers by the Australian subsidiary of Singapore-based budget carrier Tiger … sister airline, Tiger Airways Singapore,…

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10 Chinese etiquette tips

How to bargain, when to smile, who to serve first at a banquet, and other ways to fit in with locals, according to the Chais.

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Trip To Singapore

Leaving you with some photos of Aiden … Taking his photo was a nightmare - it was close to 15 mins and 10 takes after that we managed a decent shot. Jumping - jumping - jumping: at the hotel in Singapore

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An attraction by itself

Changi Airport, Singapore is probably the only airport in the world that you would want to be stuck in. In fact many travelers that pass through Singapore spend at least two or three hours checking ou…

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