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19 Mar 10
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Read signs in Japan, even if you don't know Japanese - International travel tip Filed under: JapanAfraid to visit Japan because you can't read the signs? Are you intimidated by all the Kanji? Don't worry! First, buy a Nintendo DS, and then, buy a Japanese/English dictionary cartridge called: Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten.
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19 Mar 10
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South by Southeast: Top 10 Southeast Asia Filed under: Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, VietnamThere's a lot to see in Southeast Asia. Over the past five months, as I've traveled through this amazing region, it's something I've experienced firsthand. From mind-blowing jungle ruins... |
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16 Mar 10
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Bangkok Nocturne Filed under: ThailandOne of the great pleasures a traveler can have is to re-discover a place that has become a little too familiar -- a once exotic city where the thrill of visiting long-loved shrines and favorite restaurants has devolved into pleasant,... |
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15 Mar 10
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South by Southeast: Picking a beach in Thailand Filed under: Paddling, Scuba Diving, Asia, Thailand, Camping The allure of Thailand's islands and beaches is immense. Sugar white sand. A wealth of activities, from diving to rock climbing to sailing. Raucous beach parties. But all these pleasing options... |
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12 Mar 10
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10 great zip lines from around the world (videos) Filed under: Africa, Asia, North America, South Africa, China, United Kingdom, Canada, Costa Rica, Haiti, United States, Middle EastRoller coasters and other such thrill rides are fun, but imagine reaching speed of up to 100 miles per hour on a metal... |
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11 Mar 10
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The 20 greatest cities in the world for foodies Filed under: Asia, North America, Oceania, Japan, Russian Federation, Thailand, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belize, Canada, United States, Australia, BrazilOnce upon a time, the world's food capitals were a mere few well-known locales like... |
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07 Mar 10
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Japanese sex clubs: Where flight attendant uniforms mean service Filed under: Asia, Japan, Airlines, NewsWhere is a flight attendant uniform synonymous with high-touch service? Well, you may encounter JAL duds in a Japanese sex club. Your hostess may not keep it on long, but you'll be happy to know that your safety is... |
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03 Mar 10
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Japanese flight attendant outfits in high demand - for kinky sex games Filed under: Asia, Japan, AirlinesIf your idea of a fun and kinky night involves begging a Japan Airlines flight attendant to "spank you one more time", then you may be in luck.
Authentic Japan Ailines flight attendant outfits from the (now bankrupt)... |
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26 Feb 10
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Travel from Japan to U.S. posts double-digit drop Filed under: Asia, JapanThere aren't as many Japanese tourists walking the streets of the United States as there were a year ago. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which covers the third quarter of 2009, puts Japanese travel to the... |
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24 Feb 10
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All Nippon Airways to have women-only bathrooms on international routes Filed under: Japan, United States, AirlinesStarting March 1, ANA will designate some lavatories on international routes as only for women.
One toilet in the aft section of each plane will be reserved just for women. The signs are expected to go up in... |
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22 Feb 10
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New epic trekking route set to open in the Himalaya in 2011 Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, PakistanHave you already conquered the world's top treks? Already hiked the Inca Trail, made the trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaled Kilimanjaro? Do the Pacific Crest and... |
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20 Feb 10
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3 chinese students, 48 tigers, and 72 hours to kill Filed under: Activism, Asia, ChinaThe Qinling Wild Animal Safari in the Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China, recently held a unique promotion, recruiting three people to spend 72-hours living inside a small cabin located at the center of a tiger enclosure.... |
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19 Feb 10
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Win a trip to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua! Filed under: Asia, Thailand, Hotels and Accommodations
With spring right around the corner, we have a special treat for you, dear readers, the chance to win a free trip for two to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua, the finest five-star hotel in... |
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19 Feb 10
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Club Med coming to China Filed under: Asia, China, Hotels and AccommodationsThe famous foam parties are heading to China.
Club Med announced it will open new hotels at the Sun Mountain Yabuli resort, a destination ski resort in northern China. The two hotels will make up Club... |
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15 Feb 10
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Photo of the Day (2.14.2010) Filed under: Asia, Japan, Photo of the DayTravel photos are typically taken once we arrive at our destination. But did you ever consider the airport as a great setting for travel photography? The rhythm of the passengers hustling about, brightly colored... |
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13 Feb 10
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Photo of the Day (02.13.10) Filed under: Asia, Japan, Photo of the Day
Sometimes I wonder if animals talk to each other. And if they do, is it just about food and migrations and defending themselves against predators? Or do animals gossip? This photo by Flickr user Ryukyu Mike only... |
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11 Feb 10
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10 great destinations for outdoor adventure Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Surfing, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Camping, EcotourismWith the possible exception of beach-goers,... |
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10 Feb 10
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150,000 airline seats involved in another Japanese recall Filed under: Asia, Japan, AirlinesMore bad news for Japanese companies today, as Yokohama based Koito Industries admitted to falsifying test results from its line of airplane seats.
According to the Japanese transportation ministry, the entire testing... |
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01 Feb 10
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8 great bug-eating videos from around the world Filed under: Food and Drink, Asia, South America, Cambodia, China, Philippines, Thailand, VideoThere's nothing better than having new and exciting experiences while traveling the globe. But, are you gutsy enough to try eating delectable delicacies such as... |
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29 Jan 10
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Chinese city rethinks renaming mountain after Avatar Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, Asia, ChinaA few days back we posted a story about how the Chinese city of Zhangjiajie, located in the southern Hunan Province, had renamed a mountain in the region after the blockbuster film Avatar, which is said to... |
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28 Jan 10
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Seven new hotels around the world from Fairmont in 2010 Filed under: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, China, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Canada, United StatesThis year promises to be exciting for fans of the Fairmont. New properties are set to open in London, China and many other cities, each with a... |
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27 Jan 10
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China renames mountain that inspired Avatar Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, ChinaWhile James Cameron's latest epic, Avatar, continues to smash box office records around the globe, a remote Chinese mountain has been renamed to honor the film, and no doubt attract fans of Pandora in the process.... |
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22 Jan 10
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Ten Great Cities for Photography Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Photos, Europe, North America, Japan, France, Hungary, Portugal, United States, CaribbeanSome cities just draw you in, beckoning you to capture their souls on camera. There are billions of places in the world where... |
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22 Jan 10
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ANA launches "Inspiration of Japan" luxury in-flight experience Filed under: Japan, Airlines
With the new motto "Inspiration of Japan," Japanese carrier ANA (aka All Nippon Airways) is launching a new luxury flight experience, the like of which we've never seen.
When one thinks of Japanese hotels, supreme... |
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19 Jan 10
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Learning to cook Thai food Filed under: Learning, Food and Drink, Asia, ThailandI'm sort of obsessed with Thai curries, and if it weren't for that I'd be more obsessed with other Thai dishes. I love the balance of bitter, salty, spicy, and sweet, and I'm always trying to guess... |
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19 Jan 10
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Photo of the day 1.18.10 Filed under: Photos, Asia, China, Photo of the Day
Sometimes, the most fulfilling adventure you can have when traveling is trying the local cuisine, as exemplified by this photograph entitled "Street Food is the Best Food," shot and shared by Bernard-SD. ... |
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18 Jan 10
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Don't just see the Great Wall of China, eat it Filed under: Food and Drink, ChinaIn preparation for the World Chocolate Wonderland exhibition opening on January 29, 2010, Chinese confectioners have created an entire Great Wall of Chocolate.
"You have higher and lower levels and you have to fit each... |
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15 Jan 10
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Stone Henge, Machu Picchu top 'most threatened' wonders list Filed under: Activism, Arts and Culture, History, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Mali, China, India, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, Peru, EcotourismU.K. travel magazine Wanderlust has released their second annual list of the... |
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13 Jan 10
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South by Southeast: The hill tribes of Southeast Asia Filed under: Hiking, Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Thailand, VietnamWelcome back to Gadling's series on backpacking Southeast Asia, South by Southeast. Southeast Asia is modernizing rapidly. These days, malls line the streets of Thailand and WiFi signals... |
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12 Jan 10
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National Geographic Student Expeditions expand for 2010 Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Tanzania, China, India, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Costa Rica, United States, Australia, Ecuador, Peru, Ecotourism, Central AmericaThe... |
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06 Jan 10
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Five art exhibitions you must see this year Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Europe, North America, Nigeria, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United StatesArt lovers, take note, 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for exhibitions. Here are five of the best, but there are plenty more... |
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06 Jan 10
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India opens remote trekking and mountaineering routes Filed under: Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Asia, China, India, Pakistan, CampingAdventure travelers were given even more incentive to travel to India recently when it was announced that the government would begin allowing access to... |
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04 Jan 10
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U.S. lifts ban on travelers with HIV or AIDS Filed under: North America, Equatorial Guinea, Brunei, China, South Korea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Singapore, United Arab, Yemen, United States, Papua New Guinea, Travel HealthFor the past 22 years, if you had HIV or AIDS and weren't American, you... |
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04 Jan 10
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Classic Trek: Tiger Leaping Gorge, China Filed under: Hiking, Asia, China, EcotourismChina isn't usually the first place that comes to mind when adventure travelers are considering their next challenging, trek. But the country has plenty of remote, wild places that can offer backpackers an... |
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02 Jan 10
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World's fastest train delayed, perp gets away Filed under: Asia, ChinaThe world's fastest train may be able to top 200 miles per hour, but it can be stopped with a barrier not even three inches long. A rider who opted to disregard the rules lit up a cigarette on the train as it ran from Guangzhou to... |
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31 Dec 09
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China discusses naval base to fight pirates Filed under: Africa, Asia, Djibouti, Somalia, China, NewsA Rear Admiral of the Chinese navy has suggested the best way to fight Somali pirates attacking travelers and shipping would be for China to have a permanent naval base in the Gulf of Aden.The... |
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28 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: My Chinese apartment Filed under: Asia, ChinaIn mid-November I set up camp in Kunming, China, in order to study Mandarin. I didn't want to live at a hostel for several months, so I perused the classifieds at GoKunming (no Craigslist here) and found a room. Following is a... |
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28 Dec 09
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Photo of the Day (12.27.2009) Filed under: Asia, Thailand, Photo of the Day
The outdoor markets of Southeast Asia are a feast for the senses. Pots of noodles bubble and quake with rising steam, vendors shout prices in exotic tongues and strange tropical fruits tempt you from wicker... |
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27 Dec 09
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Not your normal Asian adventure vacation Filed under: Activism, Asia, China, North Korea, South KoreaWe travel for many reasons. Maybe it's to relax, learn something new or see friends and family. And then there are the so-called "adventure travelers" - sorry guys, you just don't know the... |
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27 Dec 09
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China unveils world's fastest high-speed train Filed under: Asia, China, Transportation, NewsThe Chinese government opened a new high-speed railway yesterday that is the fastest in the world. The Wuguang Passenger Railway links Wuhan, the provincial capital of Hubei, with the port of Guangzhou. The... |
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26 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: Twenty-four hours in Xiding Filed under: Asia, ChinaOn my trip to Xishuangbanna a couple of weeks ago, I was able to time a trip to Xiding with its weekly Thursday market. A vibrant, colorful affair filled with photogenic Hani women, various animal parts, string tobacco, and pretty... |
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25 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: Christmas in Kunming Filed under: Asia, North America, China, United StatesIt's Christmas day here in China, but only Christmas Eve back home. I know the rhythms my friends and family are settling into in the States: the quiet streets, busy homes, smells of spices and... |
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24 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: On learning Chinese characters Filed under: Asia, ChinaOstensibly, I'm in China to learn the language. There are many other reasons for being here, but learning Mandarin gives me both a focus and a distraction, and I've found the most mental stimulation and solace in learning the... |
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22 Dec 09
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"Save the date" now and save at Leading Hotels of the World Filed under: Asia, Europe, North America, Japan, Ireland, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel DealsThe Leading Hotels of the World group represents hundreds of properties, on every continent, in over 75 countries. 70 of these hotels are... |
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21 Dec 09
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Most unsual way to go to Las Vegas: The Flying Elvi Filed under: Stories, Asia, China, United States, Video, Women's TravelThis scene in Honeymoon in Vegas is the most unusual way to head to Las Vegas if I've ever seen one. Here at Gadling, unusual travel is not unknown. Catherine is trying out various... |
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21 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: The Wa Women of Nanya Filed under: Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ChinaLast week I was treated to the kind of experience travelers look for but seldom - at least in my case - come across. An hour up a dirt road outside a small town in western Yunnan province, China, a dozen women from... |
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19 Dec 09
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Airline chairman in hot water for 840 pound luggage load Filed under: Asia, Thailand, Airlines, AirportsWhen the chairman of Thai Airways arrived at Tokyo's Narita airport, he did so with his wife, and 30 pieces of luggage. His official luggage allowance is just 132 pounds, so the 840 pounds of stuff he was... |
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18 Dec 09
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Santa crawl around the world: Ho! Ho! Ho! from Gadling to you Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Photos, Stories, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Israel, Japan, Russian Federation, Turkey, Vietnam, Denmark, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina
Last Saturday night, Times Square was literally... |
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16 Dec 09
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Five reasons why life on the road can really suck Filed under: Asia, China, Budget Travel, Women's TravelWhenever I tell people my latest travel plans, I usually get the same response: "Oh, you're so lucky - I wish I could do that." What they don't realize is that they can do that -- I've made travel a... |
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16 Dec 09
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Far West in the Far East: Eighteen hours on a Chinese sleeper bus Filed under: Asia, ChinaWith huge distances to cover, long-haul bus travel is a norm in China. The good news is that overnight buses here are set up for long distance travel; rather than seats that recline, these buses have actual beds in them. The bad... |
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