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Bhutan is a tiny Himlayan kingdom whose identity is firmly founded in its refusal to be assimilated into India, Tibet, or Nepal. It is also the first country...

Sydney has drawn communities from around the globe, so it’s no wonder this lively city is all about the food. If you are looking for a lazy breakfast, a leis...

What’s so great about Thailand? For a start, it’s smack dab in the center of everything - a quick hop from Singapore, Hong Kong or Bali and half way between ...

If you travel solo, you are not alone. Janice Waugh is a solo travel expert and author of The Solo Traveler’s Handbook. Her recent research found that solo t...

The best things in life are free. If you are heading to London any time soon, here's your insider’s peek at things to do; either cheaply or completely free. ...

The South Hams is Devon at its finest. Far, far away from London, down the motorway until you reach a maze of wildflower and tractor strewn country lanes. If...

Visiting, or living in Singapore, you are on to a good thing, The Lion City is high on the list of The New York Times 46 Places To Go in 2013. Here is our in...

Want motivation to dust off the cobwebs, get up and out with your family? Our top 7 picks for family-friendly attractions, events and activities. Whether you...

First things first. If you travel, you need travel insurance. Not convinced? Read this. Clever people plan ahead. That doesn’t mean that clever people are ...

Got kids, or simply need some ready-made ideas to help with visitors? Relax. We've put together an essential list of 6 wallet-light (or free) things to do wi...

The weekend. Time for some R&R. A good weekend involves something more exciting than binge watching TV on your sofa, and better for your bank balance than an...

Sydney - vibrant, stylish, alluring. You can get through a starry sky of adjectives describing this dazzling city. Sydney has come a long way. Aboriginal pe...

Albert Einstein, the amazing Nobel prize winning scientist. He knew a thing or two about accidents. He also said that the difference between ignorance and g...

Travel, it can enrich the soul and, just as easily, derail the bank account. And as Singapore is not getting any cheaper, our desire for great value travel h...

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at high-octane. A city pulsating with culture and commerce, it’s a dizzying, delicious whirl. Here are DirectAsia.com’s to...

Feeling like your life is on hold? Maybe it’s time to plan a career break. If the thought of leaving your desk fills you with a mix of happiness and dread, ...

Longing to escape the city for the open road? Pick up one of these cars, all designed to get you, your friends and/or family - and your stuff - anywhere you...

Ready for a beach holiday? If so, no-frills airline Tiger Airways has just the ticket. Fresh from the success of launching sun, sea and sand flights to Langk...

“Not all those who wander are lost,” said J.R.R Tolkien, author of the epic Lord of the Rings series. This man who clearly knew about the joy of other places...

We don’t travel to escape, we travel to experience life in all its vivid colour. And Singapore is the perfect springboard for a long weekend taking in the b...