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Motoring fun in Hokkaido
A self-drive vacation in this scenic northern Japanese island offers lots of opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty, friendly culture and good food. -SPU
A romantic journey to the Twelve Apostles
Noted as one of the most famous coastal drives in the world, a trip to Melbourne is never complete without driving along the Great Ocean Road.
On the road
Writer Grace Loh and her husband find romance and adventure on an idyllic trip down the Grand Pacific Drive.
Great bargains in JB, just a train ride away
Train shuttle launched last Monday takes shoppers from Tanjong Pagar right to the doors of the recently opened Danga City Mall. -ST
Video: Royal Rajasthani experience
A luxury tourist train named 'Royal Rajasthan on Wheels' has been unveiled in the Indian capital, New Delhi. -Reuters
Track to the future
The world's fastest inter-city train covers the 120 km between Beijing and Tianjin in just 29 minutes, reaching a peak of 350km/h. -China Daily, ANN
On three wheels
Did you know the famed Thailand "tuk-tuk" actually originated from England? -ANN
Many facets of Gombak
Driving through Gombak, you'll discover that the district has many treasures waiting to be uncovered... if you?re not in a hurry. -NST
48 Hours in Beijing
Learn how to make the most of this busy city by bike, foot and public transport. -Reuters
Taking on the American Midwest one Greyhound terminal at a time
Taufiqurrahman recounts his journey as he traipses through the United States - on a bus. -JP
Driving around in Penang
Armed with nothing more than a few maps and a spirit for adventure, Peggy Loh sets off in a rented car and ends up all the richer for the experience. -NST
Travel Trawl
Seven overseas correspondents weigh in on the cab climate from Asia to the United States, uncovering cabby practices in each country
Have GPS, will travel
A little techno-wonder ensures that a 5,000-mile California road trip goes in the right direction, writes Crystal Song-Dijong
Taxi price check
Taxi fares in S'pore are up, but passengers here still pay lower fares than in some cities in Asia. Correspondents at Straits Times bureaus across Asia checked the price of a 10km ride.
Cocoon sleepers, personal TVs and in-seat massages
It may not be first class on the A380, but luxury coaches to M'sia will be out to impress at the Travel M'sia 2007 fair this weekend
Hit the road in Hokkaido
Rent a car and take it slow from Chitose to Sapporo
See Paris on a bicyclette
Starting July 15, more than 10,600 bikes will be posted all over Paris at 750 stations
Self-drive holiday
Have a leisurely road trip and visit the small towns, suggests Philip Lee
 
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