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Shopping above the clouds
Though it's best known for casinos and theme parks, Genting Highlands offers fabulous shopping opportunities. -NST
Magnificent MacRitchie
With its gorgeous landscapes and better amenities, Singapore's oldest reservoir is wowing visitors after a makeover. -ST
Off the beaten track in Hong Kong
Hong Kong offers more than just lots of eating, shopping & Disneyland. There's the wetlands, dolphins and Noah's Ark too. -TNP
Get down & dirty
Fancy mud wrestling or mud therapy? You can enjoy these fun activities and more at South Korea's Boryeong Mud Fest. -NST
Swiss sensations
The stunning Alpine sights in Switzerland are so spellbinding for Zackaria Abdul Rahim that they make him forget about his money woes. -SPU
Blow hot and cold
With its sulphuric hot spring and pristine ski slopes, Japan's Kusatsu exudes a natural charm. -ST
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Kampot, Cambodia
The quaint, riverside town in southwestern Cambodia is attracting more tourists with its relaxed atmosphere and run-down yet fine French architectural legacy. -Reuters
Eco-tours offer green dreams to visitors
Local residents offer tourism services in Hoi An and visitors turn into local fishermen. -Viet Nam News/ANN
The Swede life
The picturesque Swedish capital of Stockholm, made up of 14 islands, is hailed as the Venice of the North. -ST
New-world city's old-world charm
Tucked away from the city, Deira harks back to Dubai's heritage of being an important trading port. -TNP
Colourful Castro centre
Many films, such as the biopic on slain US politician Harvey Milk, feature places in San Francisco. -ST
Have a ball in Houston
For a holiday truly out of this world, Houston in Texas offers the gamut - from space tours to baseball to art galleries. -ST
Making connections at Angkor
A five-star hotel and a credit card company are doing their bit to connect tourists and the less fortunate in Cambodia. -BT
Walking the line
A public garden in the sky transforms a once-gritty New York neighbourhood into a hip destination. -BT
Capital recharge
The cheeriness and warmth of Canberra is the perfect refresher to a tired spirit.
Land of diverse cultures
Kazakhstan is a country where nothing is definite. -ST
From temples to themeparks
Tokyo is not just Disney rides - the city is also full of pageantry and natural beauty. -ST
Easy as Pai
There's a slice of heaven, a tiny town '762 road bends' away from Chiang Mai, called Pai which you must visit. -The Star/ANN
 
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