Asia

If you have a stopover in Singapore, arriving late or leaving early, Changi International Airport has a number of transit hotels. With a midnight arrival in Singapore, we chose to …

Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, is a captivating destination just a stone’s throw away from bustling Osaka. We explored this historical gem on a 12-day Asia cruise on the …

A trip to Singapore in Southeast Asia is an experience like no other. From the minute you arrive in the city, its cleanliness, modernization, and beauty will captivate you. If …

Located just south of Tokyo, the Yokohama cruise port is Japan’s premier gateway for cruises around Japan and other Asian destinations. The Osanbashi Pier, a significant part of Yokohama’s history, …

Some ships dock in Shimizu port when taking a cruise to or from Japan. If the conditions are right, this destination offers the best views of Mt Fuji. Shimizu city …

Miyajima Island, scenic Shukkeien Garden, and a rich history await when arriving at the Hiroshima cruise port. This port is located on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. A day here provides …

Hardly any other building characterizes Singapore’s skyline as much as Swissôtel The Stamford. It opened in 1986 and was the tallest hotel in the world at 226 meters (741 ft) and …

Singapore’s hawker stalls are a culinary treasure, offering a variety of flavours at affordable prices. While the food is inexpensive, it doesn’t lack quality and taste, for many have earned …

My wife, Karen, and I recently traveled to Singapore as one of my ‘Bucket List’ destinations. We stayed for over two weeks at the Ji Hotel Orchard Singapore. In this …

The Singapore cruise port provides a gateway to other Asian countries. There are many choices of getaways, from quick mini cruises to Phuket and Thailand, or extended one-way itineraries to …