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Delving into the Art of Travel Writing with Nathan James Thomas, Founder and Chief Editor of Intrepid Times

June 20, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Nathan James Thomas is the founding editor of Intrepid Times, an online magazine that publishes narrative travel writing. He is the co-editor alongside Jennifer Roberts of the travel writing anthology Fearless Footsteps (2020), and the author of Travel Your Way (2022) and Untethered (Coming September 2023). In this interview, Nathan talks about his journey in establishing Intrepid Times, what narrative travel writing means to him, how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, Caves, Dancing, Drinking, England, Georgia, Internet, Interview, Jordan, Journey, New Zealand, Petra Jordan, Portugal, Singapore, Taxi, Technology, Walking tour

Taiwan-Based STARLUX Airlines Launches First Transpacific Flight to Los Angeles

March 17, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Announces International Partnership with LA Clippers with rights through NBA's innovative international team marketing program Taipei, Taiwan, Los Angeles, California – March 16, 2023 – STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, today announced the launch of its inaugural Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific flight debuting on April 26. Initially starting with five weekly flights, the service is expected to ramp to daily in June. STARLUX also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, California, Drinking, Food and Wine, Japan, Journey, Los Angeles, Macau, Malaysia, North America, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam

Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals

October 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hungary, Interview, Journey, Malaysia, Paris, Peru, Restaurants, Rome, Sri Lanka, Technology, Venice

Eligibility and requirements

April 12, 2022 by Amy AndersonLeave a Comment

Vaccination and test requirements Fully vaccinated travellers can fly on any Singapore Airlines flight and enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore via VTL flights if they meet the following criteria: All vaccination certificates, regardless of place of issuance and whether digitally verifiable or not, will be accepted as proof of vaccination. Children aged 12 years and below are exempted from the vaccination requirement. Provide a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Angkor Wat, Art, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Chennai, Denmark, Dubai, England, France, Frankfurt, Germany, Houston, India, Indonesia

5 atmospheric ancient ruins to visit in Southeast Asia

March 30, 2022 by Richard LaurestaLeave a Comment

In Southeast Asia, spirituality rimes with history. For culture-savvy travellers, this land of long-lost temples in the jungle and crumbling historic cities is, therefore, a must-visit. And from the super touristy to the lesser-known sites, there are plenty of archaeological wonders to fill in your bucket list. So, here come five scenic ancient ruins to discover on your next trip to Southeast Asia. Bagan, Myanmar Bagan is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Burma, Cambodia, Casino, Culture, History, Indonesia, Laos, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Romantic, Thailand, Venice

The 7 Best Rock Climbing Destinations In Thailand To Escape The City Travel

March 25, 2022 by Lydia YangLeave a Comment

If you're looking for an adventurous break from city travel, Thailand awaits you for an ultimate rock climbing holiday. It is a land of diverse scenery, encompassing laid-back beachside cliffs and vertical-adventure-friendly terrain. Thanks to a dedicated community, the country has become a focal point of outdoor fun. Here are some of the best places to go rock climbing in Thailand. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is a historical city situated in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Caves, Culture, Food and Wine, History, National Park, Paradise, Rock climbing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Sports, Street Food, Thailand, Urban Travel, Walking tour

Landing in Paro, One of the World’s Most Dangerous Airports – Interview with Chhimi Dorji, Captain of Drukair

February 11, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

Q. Landing in Paro airport is different and way more challenging than landing in other airports due to the location of the airport in a valley surrounded by towering mountains, making it one of the most dangerous airports for landing in the world. What are the take-off and landing procedures? Indeed, flying in and out of the Paro Airport is such a thrill for pilots. I would term it as one of the most "demanding" as it requires the highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Bangkok Thailand, China, England, Europe, Everest, Food and Wine, Himalayas, India, Interview, Journey, Nepal, Spain, Traffic, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Memorable Trip to Florida

December 1, 2021 by Dave4 Comments

During cold weather, its like one is always tightly wound. Constantly holding their breath. During warm weather, one can exhale and the mood brightens immediately. It was a welcome relief to arrive back in Florida after the bone chilling artic cold I experienced in the northern states on this same trip. After a stop in Jacksonville to visit a friend's daughters restaurant (The Town Hall) for a delicious meal. I made a last minute reservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Drinking, Florida, Music, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Horror Talk with Rich Ragsdale – Director, Composer, Producer and Writer

September 19, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

“Ghost House” is one of the best horror movies I have seen in a long time. The horror elements are so original and raw  - the jump scare, the atmosphere, the soundtrack etc, everything is done completely right. The movie does not throw in excessive unnecessary special effects or follow the Hollywood’s formulaic scare tactics. It hit me in a way that most horror flicks hadn’t. I remember when the movie was over, I immediately pulled out my phone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Cambodia, Culture, England, Film, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Hungary, Interview, Journey, Markets, Monks, Music, Romantic, South Carolina, South East Asia, Street Food, Tennessee

Tom Waller: Producer, Director and Writer

September 3, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

In 2018, a group of young Thai football players and their coach found themselves stranded in the flooded Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. The rescue mission that involved countless divers, military personnel and volunteers from many countries took over 2 weeks to safely pull every one of them out of the cave. The incident once sent a shock wave reverberating around the world. A year later, this nail-biting rescue event was made into a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Caves, Cell Phone, Culture, Festival, Film, Gun, iPhone, Ireland, Paris, Thailand, Volunteer, Wildlife

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