Deepavali (Diwali) is a day when Hindus around the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. People light oil lamps as a simple way to express the festival's meaning of pursuing a bright and beautiful life.
While travel nowadays often revolves around food, shopping, and sightseeing, sometimes I also enjoy visiting art galleries or admiring local architecture, especially libraries. There are often online articles featuring unique libraries around the world, but most focus on extravagant designs. Today, I’m introducing one that’s completely different...
Some people find art boring, while others are completely immersed. But when art design is combined with interactive installations, it can instantly capture the attention of both adults and children. For example, artist Camille Walala recently created...
In addition to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, popular travel destinations in Asia certainly wouldn’t be complete without Singapore. There are also plenty of budget-friendly accommodations in Singapore for backpackers or independent travelers to choose from. This time, we’re introducing the latest design hotel COOBistro&Bou...
In Japan, there are always many uniquely designed and playfully shaped single-family homes, but housing areas near city centers are incredibly expensive and space is limited. It's not easy to grow plants and enjoy a bit of nature at home. The Japanese architectural team Keita Eto Atelier...
Everyone who visits Spain goes to see the works of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Although long queues often form outside iconic sites like Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and the Sagrada Família, visitors always leave in awe after witnessing these architectural marvels. If you've already...
There are cheap flights available now. Scoot, a sister airline of Tigerair, has launched a flight promotion where you can fly to Singapore for just $183 one-way (round trip including taxes for $816) if you depart before October 27 next year. The flight schedule is early morning departure and afternoon return—such an unbeatable deal, but is this your chance...?
Vietnam boasts stunning scenery, abundant resources, over 1,000 rivers of all sizes, as well as numerous mountains and plains. As a former French colony, it also exudes a unique European charm. When visiting Ho Chi Minh City, besides the ubiquitous coffee shops...
Nowadays, although there are plenty of travel books, websites, and blogs introducing unique photo-worthy spots, the world is simply too vast to ever capture it all in photos. Recently, the Salinas de Maras salt flats on Peru’s Qaqawiñay mountain range have attracted numerous online travel influencers...
Shanghai is not only the financial and economic hub of China but also an international metropolis offering cuisines from around the world. Of course, it also preserves many distinctive local Shanghainese dishes, and its snacks are highly appealing — such as the famous xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and more. These might be...
Before you know it, Beertopia — this Hong Kong-original craft beer festival — has reached its sixth edition this year. This year’s Beertopia will take place on the Central Harbourfront from September 22 to 23, featuring numerous award-winning, rare, exclusive-to-the-event, and...
Did you know that besides the regular Starbucks found in almost every mall, there’s also a premium version — the Starbucks Reserve flagship store? There are currently five large flagship stores globally, and a sixth will open in 2019 in...
Every place has some unique hotels that have been transformed from local historical landmarks. If you ask about distinctive historical sites in Berlin, Germany, many might mention the Brandenburg Gate or the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, but did you know that...
The latest Fanfares are out ! Most of the flight deals this time are concentrated in November, including Penang at $980 (including taxes $1,377), Tokyo at $2,280 (including taxes $2,721), and for longer-haul destinations, Vancouver at $3,080 (including taxes $3,699), Johannesburg at $3,180 (including taxes $3,782). Among them, a rather special offer is
In the forest, lush trees naturally form a canopy that blocks out the sunlight, and it’s common knowledge that branches and leaves intertwine. But how come the trees here seem meticulously designed, each owning its own territory in the sky, dividing the aerial space? Is this an artificial forest...?
Many travelers enjoy documenting their journeys in a travel journal. The Traveler’s Notebook is both durable and easy to store, making it a top choice for travel journals. And Traveler’s Factory is the brand’s...
It’s early autumn again, and besides the long-awaited autumn foliage, the cosmos flower fields in Fukuoka, Japan, every October are spectacular and well worth a visit. The cosmos fields are one of the four major floral attractions at Nokonoshima Island Park each year, and the flower field...
Although Taiwan isn't very large compared to many other places, it boasts abundant natural resources. Whether it's food, culture, or natural scenery, it keeps drawing Hong Kong visitors back again and again. This time, we've discovered a hidden gem — the Tiburon Waterfall — whose beauty rivals that of the Lisan Hot Springs in Taitung, offering a fairytale-like...
Kyoto has always been a popular Japanese tourist city loved by Hong Kong people, but many visitors only go to well-known spots like Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji. In fact, there are also many worthwhile attractions in the suburbs of Kyoto waiting to be discovered!
The latest fanfares deals are out again. There aren’t any particularly special airfare promotions this time, but if we had to recommend some, there’s London at $3,980 (taxes included $5,235) and New York at $4,280 (taxes included $5,096). However, their flight + 2-night hotel packages do offer some options worth considering…