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Tiger Air to the Maldives. Secret Holiday Tips

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Ready for a beach holiday ? If so, no-frills airline Tiger Airways has just the ticket. Fresh from the success of...

Money-Saving Tips For a Cheap Holiday in Europe - DirectAsia

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Europe offers a multitude of unique experiences to the Singaporean holidaymaker. Sip 'une cafe' on the Champs-Élysées...

Saving Yourself From Expensive Travel 'Mistakes'

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When we think of the word ‘Travel’ , we think of fantastic holiday destinations as well as having to work hard to save...

Singapore, Top Tourist Pick. Here’s Why.

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is sizzling. And it’s not just a fondness for Chilli Crab that draws ever more international visitors to our small but...

Discovering the Secrets of Thailand’s Kwai Railway-DirectAsia

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Just three hours west of Bangkok lies the River Kwai, a beautiful stretch of water that attracts thousands of foreigners...

Cycling in Asia Is Great, but Be Prepared

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The cycling scene is Singapore is great. There are a large number of cyclists in different groups at varying skill...

How effective is priority seating in Singapore?

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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched its 'Graciousness Campaign' a couple of months ago - posters and stickers...

Driving Right: Rules of the Road for South East Asia Self-Drive Holidays

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Sometimes called ‘the rule of the road’, knowing which side of the highway to drive on is a crucial piece of information...

Natas Travel Fair 2014: Inspiring Holiday Ideas - DirectAsia

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Recent data from Google’s Year End Zeitgeist revealed that Singaporeans’ taste in holiday destinations hasn’t changed...

The Young and The ‘Dangerous’ – Extreme Sports - DirectAsia

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I am sure we all remember the days when we were filled with hot-blooded rage and teenage angst, much like a scene out of...

Air Pollution In China – What You Should Know - DirectAsia

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For those of you who have kept up with the news or who might have just returned from a holiday in China, might have...

10 Ways for Singaporeans to Truly De-Stress On Holiday

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Us Singaporeans love to work, and this toiling mentality has made our country very affluent indeed. But what’s the point...

Five Stars Tours Singapore Goes Bust – What To Do Now

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Dream holidays can swiftly turn into nightmares. That is the current feeling amongst customers of well-known coach and...

Is It Safe To Visit Bangkok?

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Note: Blog written 18 January. The situation in Bangkok is changing constantly and if you are planning to visit the city...

Singapore Little India Riot - how you could have survived it

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You probably have now heard about the Little India Riot that happened very recently. This is the first riot that has...

How to Avoid Missing a Flight? - Expert Tips | DirectAsia

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If you are one who has had the good fortune of never having missed a flight, then perhaps you should continue reading...

10 Ways to Avoid Being Pickpocketed or Robbed Whilst Overseas

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Being pickpocketed or robbed can ruin your holiday mood, and can mean you lose time by having to deal with police...

Know this if you get Sick or Injured in Malaysia - DirectAsia

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Getting sick or injured whilst on holiday can be a sure way to stop, or at least slow down, the holiday fun. But if you...