Asia
Five unusual festivals
Human nature will never cease to amaze us; we are sometimes very strange creatures and we like to celebrate the weirdest things. All over the globe there are unusual festivals, here are five festivals that we think stand out among the crowd of strange and exciting festivals around the world. Have you been to any of these festivals? Or have you been to one that is even weirder? Tell us in the comments section below. Read more »
LIVING THE K-DRAMA DREAM
Lotte World- photo credit: Flickr user Petirrojo
Written by HI staff member Andrea
What do kimchi, ramyun and soju all have in common? Aside from being ridiculously delicious, they're all commonly seen on the ever-popular Korean drama (a.k.a. k-drama). If you haven't seen one before, GO NOW and watch one or two or four or ten. You may (or may not) cry, laugh, scrunch your nose, furrow your brow or twitch a cheek, but you will definitely get a taste of Korean culture and its gorgeous scenery. So, after sitting on your butt for 16 to 20 hours (the average length of one k-drama) with an empty box of tissues at your side and a blank stare, why not re-create some of your favorite scenes? Heck, Vancouver's got Twilight and New Zealand's got Lord of the Rings. On your next trip to Korea, take a k-drama tour of the city! Read more »
Bucket list: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia, read more...
Even for backpackers Japan is affordable!
Image credit: Flickr user_Marc Veraart
TOKYO – Most backpackers do not consider Japan as an affordable destination. You probably think that too, don’t you? Sorry to say, but you are depriving yourself of the closest, cheapest Asian destination from Canada. For example, round-trip flights from Montreal to Japan (flying to Tokyo via Chicago on United Airlines) currently cost about $1500, taxes included. This low fare is comparable to backpacking in Europe! Read more »
Five Cocktails and Iconic Places to Sip Them
Singapore Sling
photo credit: Flickr user danheap77
Enjoy this gin, cherry brandy, and pineapple juice drink at its birthplace at the Long Bar in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore. Read more »
HI's Top 5 places to visit in 2013
Where do you want to explore this year? Need some travel inspiration? Here are HI’s top five picks for 2013. Read more »
Special Member Offer: William Jans Live
Photographer and world traveler William Jans has been doing his live shows since 1990. These popular events are a fun mix of costumes, video, storytelling, and the unexpected, and have gotten rave reviews from both the public and the media. His current shows are about his adventures in Tanzania and China. Read more »
Food, temples, beaches and trishaws in Penang!
Malaysia is a fascinating country; it is a melting pot of cultures and is rich in history. On the small island of Penang the infusion of cultures and colourful history is visible everywhere. Read more »
Need some travel inspiration for 2012?
I guess if 2012 is going to be the end of the world, then we better make the most of it and see as much of it as we can! Where are you planning on going this year? Tell us all about it in the comments section below. Here are some places that are on HI’s wish list: Read more »
Bangkok Flood Update
The flood situation in Bangkok is now very unpredictable, with most of northern and western parts of Bangkok have already been engulfed by the flood. The water level is high, up to 2.5 metres in low-land areas. Read more »
Jeremy! This is wonderful! Again, well done and enjoy...