5 Alternative Hong Kong Tours For a first-time visitor to Hong Kong, there are a number of must-visit destinations on your itinerary: the Peak, Victoria Harbour, the Avenue of Stars… to name a few. But how to get the best experience without it being ruined by hundreds of other tourists all manning a selfie stick? … Read more
Send your hopes and dreams to the sky Here’s one for your bucket list – watch 100,000 lanterns float into the sky at the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taipei! For all you Disney fans, doesn’t this remind you of the scene from Tangled? This year, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival will take place on … Read more
10 Bizarre Experiences That Will Confirm Give You Goosebumps Embrace the bizarre We’re always looking for different experiences when we travel and sometimes ‘different’ might mean quirky or even a little bizarre! From a museum dedicated to the process of making babies to a festival celebrating mud, don’t forget to add these gems into your … Read more
Explore Japan by rail With air fares getting more affordable (some under S$300!), a trip to Japan is a must at any given time of the year. Ironically, travelling within Japan is often rather costly and often times, this stops us from venturing beyond one city! Read till the end to find out how you can … Read more
The Travel App That’s Taking Asia By Storm Hi, we’re Tripsle… …the number one activity booking platform in Asia where you can discover and book amazing things to do at exclusive prices. If you haven’t already heard of us, it’s about time you did… Why? Tripsle is featured among Apple App Store’s “Best New Apps” … Read more
Roaming Around The World (Special Wi-Fi Device Promotion) For one month take advantage of Tripsle’s special offer available for Wi-Fi devices for Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Simply pick up the device on your way in or out of Hong Kong International Airport and connect with the world. The special promotion price is 28HKD per … Read more
Tried and Tested: Exploring the Great Tonle Sap Lake Tonle Sap, located in central Cambodia, is southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake; the world’s richest fishing lake as well. During monsoon season it expands to cover more than twice the surface area of Singapore. The lake is home to multiple floating villages; due to it’s regular … Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Visiting Manila on Your Trip to the Philippines As the newly elected President Rodrigo Duterte is making headlines around the world to put the Philippines firmly on the global radar, the increased publicity is a perfect opportunity to highlight an alternative side to the country as a travel destination, where too often travelers only … Read more
Osaka Discount Store Don Quijote Opens In Singapore Japanese shopping fever hits Singapore! If you’re a self-professed shopaholic, the name Don Quijote will definitely ring a bell! Known for its wide range of Japanese snacks, cosmetics, onesies and even adult toys, it is one of the biggest bargain shopping chains in Osaka. The best part? … Read more
How To Hanami 101: Tips & Tricks To Ace Cherry Blossom Season What is a Hanami? Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom spanning centuries and literally means “flower viewing” in Japanese. The custom began with plum blossoms (ume) but the focus slowly turned to the more popular sakura or cherry blossoms instead and the rest … Read more