Can You Recognize a City With Your Eyes Closed?

Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Discover how urban soundscapes define Florence, Istanbul, Tokyo, Mumbai, and more—and learn how to capture the sounds that make each city unique. Gianni Rodari, the famed Italian children’s author, had a nursery rhyme, “The smells of trades,” or “What trades smell …

A Guide to Planning a Dolphin Watching Holiday in the Maldives

The Maldives offers opportunities to see dolphins travelling through its warm tropical waters. Careful planning can make the experience safer, more responsible and enjoyable. Choose a Convenient Island Base Select accommodation that provides easy access to organised boat excursions and can advise on local sea conditions. Travellers staying at Rah Gili Maldives can ask the …

The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Singapore City Breaks

Singapore can be enjoyed on a modest budget with careful planning. Affordable accommodation, efficient transport and low-cost attractions make a short city break easier to manage. Choose a Well-Located Budget Hotel Staying near an MRT station or bus route can reduce travel time and transport costs. Hotel 81 has several locations across Singapore, giving budget-conscious …

A Guide to Exploring Asoke and Sukhumvit in Bangkok

Choosing accommodation at a hotel in Sukhumvit places travellers close to Bangkok’s most convenient transport links, shopping centres, restaurants and entertainment spots. With the BTS skytrain and MRT providing connections to different parts of the city, Asoke becomes particularly easy to explore. It blends modern malls with local food spots, green spaces and lively streets …

How to Explore Bangkok by MRT from Ratchada

Staying at hotels in Bangkok City Centre makes exploring the capital via public transport simple, especially with the MRT connecting Ratchada to major attractions, shopping areas and landmarks. Starting from Ratchada, the MRT offers a practical way to explore at a comfortable pace, with travellers being able to reach interesting neighbourhoods without the inconvenience of …