There’s plenty of travelling to be done in Asia, with tons of holiday options that are easy short trips from Singapore. Read our travel guides to find the most popular holiday destinations for Singaporeans, the best neighbourhoods to book your hotel, the top things to do in each city, what to eat and where. Journey with Expedia travel bloggers through the streets of Bangkok, the chaos of Tokyo, the beautiful beaches of Bali or go off the beaten track in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Asia even if you want to travel on a budget. Read on for Asia travel tips, city guides and interesting travel diaries.
Fun Things to do in Osaka Osaka is the cultural heart of Japan, full of temples, traditional practices and temples that transport you back in time. It also has some fun modern attractions too! What are the very best things to do in Osaka? Here’s a snapshot in our kawaii infographics.
Singaporeans need little introduction to nasi padang. Yes, piping hot steamed rice served with various dishes — from the spicy gulai ayam (chicken curry) and beef rendang (nope, not the crispy one!) to sambal goreng and sayur lodeh. Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra, however, promises visitors with more than just fantastic culinary treats. …
Twelve caring and adventurous Expedians and friends of Expedians, representing a wondrously diverse 11 different nationalities, ventured to Tibet to immerse themselves in a challenged and culturally distinctive travel destination to learn about an ancient culture, visit socially focused organisations, and discover another side of humanity. The Social Outreach Programs aim to inspire and empower …
About Koh Tao Just over 21 square kilometres in size, Koh Tao may be one of the smallest islands in the Gulf of Thailand. However, it packs a lot of punch with a mixture of partying and peaceful resorts. Like the nearby Koh Samui, backpackers have taken to this island for the vibrant party scene that …
Located in the northeastern tip of Thailand, Chiang Rai is famous for its lavish white temple. Mention Chiang Rai to any tourists, and the White Temple will be the first thing they talk about. Little do they know that there are so many other things to do in this quaint province. Here are some places …
One of the defining chapters of Singapore’s short history is its status as a British colony from the 19th-century until it joined Malaysia in 1963. The rapid modernisation and economic development of the city-state in the past few decades have seen the small island’s transformation into a cosmopolitan city. Yet, many of its landmark buildings …
Penang and Singapore share strong cultural ties and heritage. Many of the Chinese that came to Singapore during the colonial period came through Penang. Penang is also the home to the Peranakan community and way of life. The straits-born Chinese formed a sizeable population in Penang, and it gave birth to unique Peranakan customs and …
The Tamil Indians make up the largest proportion amongst the Indian community in Singapore. In fact, Tamil is one of our official languages, making Singapore one of only two countries to do so. The first pre-colonial wave of Tamils who settled down in Singapore worked as money changers, shopkeepers and labourers. Today, Tamil Indians from …
A lesser-known minority group of Indians in Singapore known as the Malayali came from Kerala, India. During the colonial period, the Malayalis and the Sri Lankan Tamils formed the majority of the upper-middle class of Singaporean society — most of them are English-educated. One of the most recognisable Singaporean Malayali is the late President S …
When the British established Singapore as a trading port in the early 1800s, many Bugis traders came to Singapore and settled down. Their numbers are dwindling in Singapore, and the Bugis are now part of the Malay community. The Bugis were known as seafarers, having a fleet of ships to facilitate trades between Sulawesi and …
