Travel 2022-08-26T00:45:00Z

I spent a night partying in Bangkok, the world's nightlife capital. The party ended at 2 a.m., but the night was as memorable as ever.

I kept hearing about a Bangkok club called Route66. Friends told me the vibe at the club is "insane," and someone described it as nightlife "on acid."
News 2022-08-23T08:22:07Z

PHOTOS: Drought consumes China's most vital waterway, revealing historic structures and riverbeds

Central China has been hit by a two-month heatwave that's now snowballing into a power and economic crisis.
News 2022-08-19T11:23:53Z

Japan is holding an open competition to figure out how to get people to buy more alcohol. Residents are not happy about it.

Three Japanese residents told Insider they felt getting people to drink more would lead to long-term problems in society.
Travel 2022-08-19T04:08:08Z

6 common mistakes tourists make in Bangkok, according to locals

"People drive the way they want to drive in Bangkok, and some locals don't even wear helmets," a local tour guide told Insider.
Travel 2022-08-18T05:47:43Z

I spent the night in a tiny, $226 hotel room tucked away in Singapore's Changi Airport to see if it's a good deal for staycationers or travelers on layovers — take a look

Yotelair Changi Airport's Premium Queen Cabin is one of the tiniest hotel rooms in Singapore. It reminded me of a college dorm room.
Travel 2022-08-18T04:50:09Z

Skip the sleeper trains in Thailand and just book the short-haul flights instead — here's why

I rode on the Special Express 14, a 13-hour journey that starts in the northern province of Chiang Mai and ends in the capital city of Bangkok.
Travel 2022-08-18T03:49:39Z

A bunk bed in one of the top-rated hostels in Bangkok costs $14 a night. I put it to the test to see if it holds up against reviews.

I stayed at Luk Hostel in Bangkok's Chinatown. The hostel's location was perfect, and it had amenities that made it great value for money.
Travel 2022-08-15T00:45:00Z

I tried one of the world's oldest soups, a broth that's been kept simmering for 50 years by 3 generations of a family. It's now one of my favorite restaurants in Bangkok.

The owner of Wattana Panich said they store the soup every night and add water and ingredients to it in the morning.
Travel 2022-08-11T10:17:58Z

I spent 13 hours in a first-class sleeper car on one of Thailand's longest train rides, and it turned out to be a total letdown

While it was a memorable experience, it's not a route I'd take again — there were only four hours of sunlight to enjoy the views outside.
Travel 2022-08-10T09:48:10Z

I spent 3 days in Thailand's most underrated tourist destination. Here are 5 things I'd do differently next time.

There are several things I'd do differently the next time I travel to Chiang Mai, like exploring the outskirts and trying more of the local food.
Travel 2022-08-08T04:39:07Z

7 things I wish I'd known before taking a 13-hour sleeper train across Thailand. No food was sold on board and it's easy to get left behind between stops.

The 467-mile journey cut across dense jungle and nine provinces. I wish I'd brought more food on board and had booked a different cabin.
Travel 2022-08-04T07:52:15Z

I lined up for 5 hours to eat at one of only 2 Michelin-starred street-food stalls in the world. From beginning to end, nothing about it was what I expected.

From the $50 bill to the 5-hour wait line to the woman who owns the food stall herself, this was street food like I had never experienced.
Travel 2022-08-03T03:47:17Z

4 common mistakes travelers make in Chiang Mai, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, according to locals

Chiang Mai draws in travelers — more than 10.8 million of them in 2019 — with its mountainous terrain, cool weather, and animal sanctuaries.
Travel 2022-08-03T03:22:41Z

I spent a night in one of the only tiny house Airbnbs in northern Thailand. It was a perfect — but expensive — way to experience the area.

A one-night stay cost $238. The Airbnb has an outdoor tub, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and panoramic views of the mountains.
News 2022-07-29T02:15:30Z

Video shows the moment a giant screen crashed down onto 2 dancers at a Hong Kong concert

Footage posted on social media appears to show the screen slamming into one dancer, knocking him over as the audience screamed.
News 2022-07-26T09:41:03Z

A man fell to his death and a 10-year-old boy slipped from his safety harness while crossing China's famous bridge obstacle courses, igniting an uproar over safety concerns

Online footage shows staff members trying to hoist the unconscious man back onto the bridge, but then losing their grip as he plummeted to his death.
News 2022-07-26T04:19:05Z

Videos and photos show a massive sandstorm chasing motorists and darkening the sky in northwestern China

One video shows multiple vehicles trying to outrun an oncoming wall of sand in China's Qinghai province.
Travel 2022-07-25T03:22:02Z

I went glamping in Singapore's hot, tropical weather and had a rough time of it. Here are 5 mistakes I made.

Singapore's hot weather didn't make the experience easy — but I made a couple of mistakes that made my overnight stay even more uncomfortable.
Travel 2022-07-20T00:45:00Z

I spent a night glamping in a busy park in Singapore, and I'd recommend you think twice before you try it yourself

I stayed in a two-person tent in Pasir Ris Park in eastern Singapore, hosted by Glamping Society. It was just as uncomfortable as camping.
Travel 2022-07-14T03:34:55Z

I've lived in Singapore for 20 years, and there are 7 things tourists should never do when visiting the city-state

There are things tourists should never do in the city-state, like snacking in trains and sitting at a table with a pack of tissues on it.
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