As the Fijians themselves proudly say, Fiji is a land of the big and beautiful. Here you’ll find an abundance of sunshine, water and happy people amidst a breathtaking tropical landscape. Tourism and agriculture are the two pillar industries of Fiji—and rugby probably comes in a strong...
What I hate most about public holidays is that everybody wants to travel during them, driving up airfare to popular weekend getaways like Bangkok, Singapore and Hanoi. Having been blessed with a multi-entry China visa (when it was granted, I nearly jumped up and down like I’d won the Mark Six...
When we decided to vacation in Greece at the end of May, people thought that we had gone mad. “You’ll get caught up in the riots!” warned one friend. “Don’t tell your grandmother where you’re going!” a family member cautioned. We paid little attention. With...
Beyond Bali, most of Indonesia’s top tourist attractions are situated on the island of Java, like the Borobodur temple or Mount Bromo. But Medan, capital of North Sumatra province, is fast becoming a must-visit destination. A center of the Dutch tobacco trade in the early 18th century, Medan...
Just a stone’s throw from Hong Kong, Phuket is one of the most sought-after beach destinations in the world. Sitting on Thailand’s western shore, it is the country’s largest island. Though most people come for the island’s sandy coastline and to immerse themselves in the...
Even though I have never lived in London, I feel very comfortable here. I’m fortunate enough to have Londoner friends who are excellent tour guides when it comes to the best restaurants, bars, events, fairs and markets—London is a true foodie paradise right now, and it’s easy to...
"Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou underneath”—a well-known ancient Chinese saying sums up the beauty of Hangzhou by comparing it to a paradise on Earth. Renowned for its rich history and a long tradition in the arts, this capital of Zhejiang—a southeastern province located...
Located in the middle of industrious Hubei province in China, Wuhan is home to a population of 9.8 million people, almost two thirds of whom live in the thriving city. Those with an interest in Chinese history might be pleased to know that Wuhan was once the headquarters of a leftist faction of the...
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