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A Perfect Day in Edinburgh for a Romantic Lady

Edinburgh is one of the most romantic cities in the world. I hear your doubtful indrawn breath. Even The Outlander, the popular romance about the Scottish Highlands, is not a thing in Asia—yet. Speaking of Scotland, the...

Taipa House Museum of Macau

Macau: Where Portugal met China beyond gambling

If you have ever visited Macau, chances are that you have come across this glass and steel shrine to its fervent gambling and casino culture. It is the Grand Lisboa, the tallest building in Macau. It is the king of...

A Perfect Day in Hong Kong for an Art Lover

When you’re completely exhausted by work and ground down by the routine of daily life, it’s too much to wait months and weeks for a summer vacation or winter holiday. Like stolen kisses, a simple weekend...

Hakone: A Japanese Weekend Getaway

Tokyo is unmistakably iconic with its hyper-eccentric, electric Akihabara district; or the quirky artisan boutiques and streets of high-fashion Harajuku; or even the upmarket posh and glam of Ginza. Wherever you go...

What’s up, Asian cities? (November 2017)

[agg-ad id=”15486″ align=”center”] Ah, November. Right before the holiday season. You may think it’s an awkward month to plan a trip, but get ready to be surprised. It’s actually the...

What’s up, Asian cities? (October 2017)

[agg-ad id=”15486″ align=”none”] The full moon rises on the first week of October this year. The Chinese will share moon cakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, while Koreans make songpyeon...