Bangkok has long been given the name ‘Venice of the East’ owing to several canals, locally known as klongs that connect the city of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.
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Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) recently announced it will collaborate with Royal Caribbean Cruises in a joint venture to upgrade and improve Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in Georgetown, Penang. The venture will enable berthing of larger cruise ships at … Continued
Princess Cruises has announced it will continue to feature Penang as a port of call for its homeporting seasons out of Singapore for 2017-2018. Diamond Princess will make eight visits to Penang this season and Sapphire Princess will follow with … Continued
From Matsuyama Port it is a short drive to the mighty Matsuyama Castle. A three-wing, three-story castle constructed by famous samurai Yoshiaki Kato in 1603. The castle is the symbol of Matsuyama City and sits atop Mt. Katsuyama in its … Continued
The Singapore Botanic Garden has a history spanning 150 years and holds a unique and significant place in the history of Singapore and the region. The Gardens were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 39th session of … Continued
The Queen Sirikit Institute ‘Arts of the Kingdom Museum’ reveals the true extent of ornate Thai artistry and is home to a number of sacred masterpieces such as the Busabok Throne (a small, ceremonial, open-sided pavilion for the king or … Continued
Destination Asia Singapore has moved office to an up-and-coming area of the island referred to as the Paya-Ubi district of Singapore. The components include Kompang Ubi and the adjacent suburb, Paya Lebar, a well-known name in Singapore’s history as it was … Continued