TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
Saturday, May 10, 2008A taste of Korean culture and cuisine
If you’re a Korean serial drama fan, then you must visit Nami Island.
Up-and-coming Krabi
Krabi is the next hot holiday destination in Thailand.
Come pilgrims, one and all
When a Singaporean friend told Jogjakarta provincial tourism authority head Tazbir Abdullah that Buddhists in South-East Asia don’t really have a pilgrimage site, he hit on a plan.
Vogue vintage
The fashionable in Gotham, New York don’t troop into large department stores; they go for vintage fashion and try to snap a good deal at consignment stores.
Whither manners?
With its economy booming, Vietnam’s nouveau riche are increasing in number, but sometimes they set themselves up for the “etiquette police”.
Rat tale
Readers share their travel stories.
Shanxi’s walled mansions
The Jinshang, whose name is derived from Shanxi’s ancient state of Jin, have left behind a legacy of extraordinary residential architecture.
Qatar: Intriguing mix of old and new
It is a nation that is booming at an unbelievable rate, so whether it’s an adventurous holiday or a fancy break you’re looking for, Qatar’s got something for everyone.
No terminal madness here
Have you ever thought of a manic, bustling airport terminal as a relaxing place? Well, a visit to Qatar Airways’ new Premium Terminal in Doha, Qatar, will set you straight.
Blessings from Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s most famous Buddhist icons is the Four-Faced Brahma at Erawan Shrine. It attracts devotees from as far as Taiwan who often return for blessings.
More bang for your buck
Alone in New Zealand with a small budget, this writer found the Kiwi Experience to be a blessing and a novel way to go off the beaten track.
Give it a go
Kiwi Experience was first set up in December 1988 by three Kiwis to provide a flexible transport network for independent travellers. The trips link New Zealand’s scenic and adventure attractions, with a few detours off the main tourist trail.You get to meet locals and learn about New Zealand culture rather than watch it in a show.
Medical emergency
Share your strange (or funny) travel experiences with us.
Tibet’s wild east
Tibetan culture is alive and well in Ganzi, part of China’s Sichuan province.
Sunday market by the sea
The open-air markets of Australia are a bit like the Malaysian pasar malam.
Flower power
Living a stone’s throw away from Hanoi’s famed flower market, our flower-mad columnist revels in the blooms of the changing seasons.
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