Are you interested in exploring both the beat and offbeat spots in Oregon (USA)? Then you should check out Gerry Frank's Travel Column at The Oregonian. © Paraflyer There are many to do and check...
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Summer in the U.S. is just around the corner. What with the recent woes on U.S. airline bankruptcies and flight cancellations, it could get worse this summer when people travel and flock to the busy...
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The world is abuzz with the news on the Northwest Airlines (NWA) and Delta Air Lines merger. Since the news broke out, it has solicited various comments and reactions from different sectors. ©...
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by Josh Lew on April 07, 2008
Singapore granted its first casino license to the Sands group of Las Vegas fame. Their billion dollar investment in the Marina Bay Sands Resort and Casino is going ahead despite a slowing economy....
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by Josh Lew on March 14, 2008
With all the museums and beaches visited, what else is there to do during your trip to Rio? You could try a jujitsu lesson, but you don't want to be in any pain for the long flight back home.......
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by Josh Lew on December 29, 2007
Three years after the great 2004 tsunami devastated the beaches of Phuket, tourists are visiting in record numbers. According to TTG Asia, the push to reconstruct after the disaster has led to...
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by Josh Lew on December 10, 2007
It appears that Hong Kong's new cruise terminal is not a mere pipe dream. After kicking around ideas for several years, a committee has been formed "to seek ways to enhance the development...
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by Josh Lew on November 26, 2007
You've felt the sting of high gas prices when you fill up at the pump. But what about when you purchase your Airline ticket? For the most part, gas prices have not inflicted too much financial...
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by Josh Lew on November 17, 2007
What's the problem with Macau? Nothing, really. The former Portuguese colony boasts some of East Asia's best casinos and plushest hotels. The peninsula, where the action is, is a unique blend...
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by Josh Lew on October 29, 2007
Is travel insurance really necessary? Most people would probably answer no. Why would you drop a hundred dollars or more on something you'll probably never have to use? A hundred bucks....
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by Josh Lew on October 25, 2007
Since embracing more relaxed policies on foreign visitors in 1994, Vietnam has grown exponentially as a tourist destination. Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Sai Gon) is flush with new hotels. A more spacious...
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by Josh Lew on October 18, 2007
According to TTG Asia, Singapore and Britain have reached an agreement that will drastically change the amount of air traffic between the two countries. The pact removes any cap on services between...
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by Josh Lew on October 05, 2007
There is some surprising news in the travel industry. Omnipotent guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has been bought by BBC Worldwide. Tony and Maureen Wheeler founded lonely Planet thirty-five years...
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by Josh Lew on September 30, 2007
Here's some good news for nervous travelers: Scientists in Singapore say they have created a hand-held device that can detect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus within 30 minutes. The media frenzy...
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by Josh Lew on August 20, 2007
Hurricane season is officially upon us. Hurricane Dean has already scared Jamaica and is set to hit the Cayman Islands before proceeding to central Mexico. The unpredictability of these tropical...
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by Josh Lew on August 17, 2007
I have written about the limitations on travel to Cuba before. I recently came across some news about the subject. Gigantic online travel company Travelocity has been fined by U.S. authorities for...
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by Josh Lew on August 15, 2007
Keeping with the China theme for today's second post: Chinese aviation officials have announced that they will not approve any new airlines until 2010. There are concerns about the rate of the...
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by Josh Lew on August 14, 2007
The past few years have not been pleasant for Southern Thailand. The 2004 tsunami devastated the coastline, including beach Mecca Phuket. Muslim separatists have long been waging a battle against the...
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by Josh Lew on August 03, 2007
Aside from being one of the best sources for information and opinion concerning The Middle Kingdom, Time's China Blog is one of the most well-written sites online. The list of contributors reads...
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by Josh Lew on August 02, 2007
Having spent a majority of my youth and college days in the Twin Cities, it was especially shocking to watch the events of the past day unfold. To have such scenes of carnage occur on landscape so...
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I've posted about film festivals before. This time, I want to mention an event, taking place next week in the Philippines. The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival begins in Metro Manila on...
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No, I'm not psychic. I wrote Singapore Airlines up a couple weeks ago only to have them be awarded the World Airline Award today. What does that mean? Well, nothing, really. It means that...
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Keeping abreast of the situation in a country you are planning to travel to is an important part of trip preparation. Perhaps there is an unstable political situation, or, more likely you simply want...
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Penang is a vibrant and historic city in Malaysia. Known for its unique blend of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cuisines, this city is also home to vast malls, markets, and department stores. Starting...
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