Travel

Is volunteer tourism a boon or bane? It is a much-needed debate on an emerging trend – one that many turn a blind eye to. Volunteer tourism, also known as voluntourism, is tourism with an emphasis on work contribution and helping out at local organisations. Volunteers say voluntourism is about a sense of moral duty and attaining a transformative experience for themselves, but research by experts in the field of sustainable tourism –  such as Donald Brightsmith and Eliza Raymond – shows that it may be doing more harm than good. Like everything else, voluntourism is becoming increasingly industrialised; with…

For all the lucky ones (including us!) who will be going for It’s The Ship’s party cruise, you get to leave behind your worries and responsibilities for four glorious days. On top of that, you get to meet like-minded music fans who have travelled across the world just to attend Asia’s largest music festival on sea and meet their favourite artists up close. Before you get too excited about the trip, we’re here to remind you of 5 essential things that you definitely need to prepare for this trip of a lifetime! Official Documents Let’s get the basics out of the…

With already 90% of It’s The Ship tickets sold, you need to take action quicker than Big Shaq does Math. Back for its fifth year, It’s The Ship is a 4-day 3-night vacation party aboard a luxury cruise. The “Asia’s Largest Party at Sea” will be beginning its voyage from Singapore’s harbour from the 4 to 7 November 2018 with the hottest (pun intended) viral sensation of 2017, Big Shaq, at its helm. All aboard! We’re about to dive into four essential reasons why you should grab your tickets for the major event now. Michael Dapaah aka Big Shaq will…

Hollering out to all the gutsy and fearless tertiary students out there who are complete suckers for adventure – Red Bull’s Can You Make It? is back this year after a 1-year hiatus to give you an opportunity to embark on the adventure of your lifetime. This is no understatement as you literally have to survive using Red Bull cans as your only currency to get around. Yes, that also means no phones, no tablets, and certainly no credit cards for any assistance. You’ll be uncontactable and cashless, so the only thing you can rely on is your grit for…

It’s pretty spectacular how Mother Nature can blow your mind with even the smallest things. Recall the first time you stood in awe, as snowflakes drifted past you in on an enigmatic winters day. Or, when sun’s brilliance enhanced the beauty of the flowers in the park. Heck, even the terrifying lightning racing through the clouds on a stormy night is a sight to behold! Now picture this: 45-million endemic Christmas Island Red Crabs in migration season scrambling from the lush forests to the oceanic world. Christmas Island is a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, which is home to millions of…

Ahoy fellow adventurers! Brace yourself for an exhilarating and exclusive 8-day offshore voyage to Taiwan onboard Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong, a Challenge 67 racing yacht which has circumnavigated the globe twice. But what if you’ve never sailed before? That’s not a problem! Embark on your own transformative journey, as you experience living and working successfully with others whilst navigating the rough coastal waters of the Taiwan Strait on this rare yet exhilarating offshore voyage. Learn to read nautical charts, take command of the helm, trim one of the headsails. Also get to know other members of your crew…

There are not too many places in the world where the sea stays frozen for half the year, especially when it’s walking distance from the city centre of Kemi, located in the Lapland of Finland – the world´s only ice diving location for the frozen sea and a fun playground for both locals and travellers alike. In it, the City of Kemi is proud to present the Seaside Glass Villas, a unique accommodation experience situated on those frozen shows shores. Made mainly out of glass, including the roof – guests can lie comfortably in the bed, observe the starry sky and even the…