Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers
China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands
With its debut, Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa invites travelers to discover the untamed beauty and cultural richness of Terengganu.
Mon Apr 01 2024
House swaps and dog walks: Travelers find cheaper alternatives to lodging
Some are taking road trips instead of flying or booking a budget hotel room.
Tue May 23 2023
When it comes to solo vacations, travelers don't like to stray too far off the beaten path
Travel isn't only about getting away with one's partner, family or friends; sometimes a solo journey is the order of the day.
Sun Mar 05 2023
All these places are recommended in guidebooks, but you may be disappointed with them
The most popular tourist destinations aren't always to the liking of all travelers.
Sun Feb 12 2023
Thailand introduced new entry regulations as China reopens border
Unvaccinated travelers must show a medical certificate explaining why they have not received the vaccine.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travelers fan across country
Officials in Osaka confirmed five Omicron cases at a nursing home, believed to be the first cluster of the variant in Japan.
Wed Dec 29 2021
US doubling fines for travelers not wearing masks
Biden was directing the higher fines to ensure that masking requirements remain in place on the other modes of transportation.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Ready to travel abroad again? Watch out for superbugs, study says
Study says newly vaccinated travelers enjoying a return to trips abroad may find a drug-resistant "superbug" hitching a ride in their guts.
Sun Jun 13 2021
COVID-19: Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights south
The government will be introducing mandatory PCR testing at the airport for people returning to Canada.
Sat Jan 30 2021
China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise
Authorities are asking people to stay home during the Lunar New Year holidays in February.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Fraser's hill landslides: Stranded travellers allowed to return home - Police
All travelers who were stranded following the landslide incidents at Jalan Raub-Bukit Fraser, Pahang at KM4 and KM6 yesterday were allowed to continue with their journey today.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Indonesia bans international visitors for two weeks over new virus strain
The new regulation, effective Jan. 1, comes days after Indonesia banned travelers from the Britain.
Mon Dec 28 2020
US to require negative COVID-19 test from UK travelers
The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024