6 Asian destinations beyond Japan to enjoy cherry blossoms

From China to Thailand, there are plenty of places to go to for the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms in Japan are a huge deal. It marks peak tourist season, all thronging in for hanami, the festival of cherry blossoms.…

Pablo Escobar’s former hideout is up for sale for US$15.9 million

The drug lord’s mansion was demolished in 1993, but the lot is now on the market, minus traces of cocaine and crime. If you are a fan of Narcos, this one might pique your interest! Described as a sprawling piece…

The top 10 beaches in the world for your dream tropical getaway

Two from the list are in Southeast Asia.

6 luxurious yoga retreats to find your zen

Stretch to the views of lush greenery at a plantation or while feeling the sea breeze from the deep, blue Aegean Sea, these places have them all. Every now and then, life tends to get too much due to hectic…

Move over pilates, here are 5 reasons to try barre

We caught up with WeBarre co-founder and barre instructor Anabel Chew to learn five things about barre that makes it such an effective workout. When it comes to fitness, the common advice from industry experts is to find something that…

Is a ‘high’ return promised in the trending cannabis stocks?

Cannabis is giving a whole new meaning to the phrase growing money on trees, or plants in this case. With the legalisation of cannabis in Canada and ten US states, cannabis companies Canopy Growth, Cronos Group, Tilray, Aurora Cannabis and…

Marriott Bonvoy gives twice as much in its first global promotion

We did a double take when we saw this. Who does not like loyalty programmes that give back for each dollar spent, and this gives twice as much! We could not believe our ears when we heard about the “Double…

You’ll want to spend a night in these 6 most luxurious suites in the world

While money may not buy you happiness, it can get you one night in these suites to live like royalty If money is no objection, the world is at your palm to take your pick from the most outrageous experience…

British Airways’ First Class is taking off with afternoon tea and 400-thread count bedding

Flying in the First Cabin of British Airways is not much different from spending a night at a five-star British hotel. As much as travelling to far-off destinations is at the top of our to-do list,  long layovers and long-haul flights…

Get a glimpse of what Disney’s new and biggest Star Wars land will look like

From a galaxy far, far away, Disney brings ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’, possibly the largest single-themed land in Disneyland park. Star Wars fans, rejoice! You will soon get to live the adventures of your dreams as you land on Planet…