Nepal eyes tourism, economic boost with new digital nomad visa policy
The proposed policy allows remote workers to live, work, open bank accounts, and even register vehicles in Nepal, with infrastructure development and tax provisions to attract…
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China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
From skateboarding and dog walking to singing and water-related activities, such as swimming and paddling, it's endless fun from dawn to dusk.
Overdressed Filipino travelers? Let people wear what they want
The discourse also revealed even deeper implications: that many upper-class Filipinos feel entitled to gatekeeping travel as a luxury only they can dabble in.
Thai Tourism Ministry cracks down on illegal tours to restore trust
The move comes in response to growing public concern, particularly over safety-related rumours circulated on social media. Many of these claims, officials noted, are misleading or…
Crisis of confidence: Thailand’s taxi troubles drive tourists away
A recent report by Mastercard identified Bangkok as one of the world’s top four cities for tourist scams, with 48% of cases involving taxis or rental cars.
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival has 7m-high slide and Lilo & Stitch-themed play spaces
Stitch, the beloved blue extraterrestrial which helps a lonely Hawaiian girl mend her broken family, will likely feel at home in the Supertree Grove. After all, some visitors have…
Everest in five days: British team’s speed climb triggers Nepal proble
Ex-special force soldiers climb in record time after xenon gas treatment in Germany.
Indian tourists welcome, not their cash: The paradox of spending in Nepal
Tourists face spending limits due to India’s rules and Nepal’s ban on high-value IC notes.
Thailand’s taxi colour code, uncovered
Thai taxis come in a vibrant palette of colours, like a moving rainbow on wheels. But there’s more to this taxi technicolour dreamcoat than meets the eye. Each colour actually…
Bangkok’s Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine: A sacred sanctuary facing modern threats
More than a place of worship, this over 150-year-old sanctuary is a living symbol of cultural identity, spiritual devotion, and a growing struggle against gentrification in the…