Thinking of the Trip of a Lifetime? Think Thailand
With Air Canada’s year-round service from Vancouver to Bangkok, the journey to the Land of Smiles is as seamless and enjoyable as ever. When the days are short and the air is crisp, few places feel more enticing than Thailand. A land where golden temples meet turquoise waters, where every meal is a revelation, and […]
What to see, where to stay and what to eat in Bangkok, Thailand
My first night in Bangkok, I felt a bit like Leonardo DiCaprio’s backpacker character, Richard, in the hit thriller The Beach. As non-stop neon lights glared and English karaoke hits blared; tuk-tuks and taxis zipped and zoomed and tourists crowded the sidewalks down below, clamouring for deep-fried pork skins, chicken and even banana, I sat […]
A Tale of Two Destinations
Make the most of your long-haul getaway to Asia by combining Hong Kong and Thailand into one trip of a lifetime, as each destination offers a complement of unique and memorable experiences. CITY AND COUNTRY COLLIDE IN HONG KONGThe minute you take off on the Ngong Ping 360 cable-car for Lantau Island, you realize there’s […]
The World’s 17 Best Beaches
From remote stretches of sand in far-flung locales to the ever-popular Caribbean getaways, there is a bounty of spectacular places for travellers to soak up the sun, whether they seek white, pink or even black sand. So, where should you plan your beach escape for next winter? Why not try one of the top 17 […]