Asia
by Jonathan Kramer (RSS feed) (1 hour ago)
Today's Photo of the Day comes from our Gadling Flickr Pool, submitted by Luke Robinson. This image perfectly captures the endless, iconic aisles of torii gates in Kyoto, Japan. These vibrant, vermillion arches are located in Fushimi Inari Taisha, a shrine dedicated to ...
by Jonathan Kramer (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
Last week, the Seoul city government announced a plan to offer up to a 500,000-won (USD $456) reward for anyone who has information on taxi drivers that rip off foreign tourists.
While charging more than the standard metered fare is against South Korean law, sometimes ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
"Macroworld of Bali" from globaldivemedia.com on Vimeo.
Many people who flock to Bali each year go, at least in part, for the ocean scenery. Unmistakably gorgeous waters unfold at the foot of the sand on Bali beaches. Those seeking adventure experience the water ...
by Libby Zay (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
Last night, Hong Kong rang in "The Year of the Snake" by turning the entire harbor-front area into a giant outdoor party. Thousands of people came out to watch the spectacle, which included local and international performers, dazzling floats and more. Get a glimpse of the ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
Matt Krause swears that he isn't crazy. But some of his friends and family members would beg to differ, even though the 43-year-old California native has safely completed two-thirds of a 1,305-mile walk across Turkey.
I read about Krause's plan to cross Turkey on foot in ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
When you think of Chinese New Year, the snowy capital of Estonia isn't the first place you think of for celebrating it. Yet Tallinn put on a big show to greet the new year as part of their annual Fire and Ice Festival.
The Chinese community in Tallinn is pretty small, ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
Looking for a nice, quiet place for a late winter holiday this week? Then why not celebrate the Lunar New Year in China, along with a billion plus new friends, many of whom will hit the road to see family members during the chunyun or spring festival travel season that runs ...
by Anna Brones (RSS feed) (5 days ago)
Somewhere at the core of every human being is a pull to a fire. We are drawn to that place where we sit as a tribe around a source of warmth, sharing stories and building connections. That spirit is embodied in this photo by Flickr user arunchs, who snapped this scene of ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (5 days ago)
"I hope you're not a monk, because I'd love go Tibet with you." Cue sound of detonating bomb.
Our friends at Lonely Planet recently compiled a list of the best worst travel-themed pick-up lines, via Twitter. The results are hilarious, as well as cringe-inducing. ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (6 days ago)
As one of the best adventure travel companies on the planet, GeoEx (formerly Geographic Expeditions) is always looking for opportunities to visit new and unique destinations. For 2013, they've added five such places to their line-up, giving travelers a chance to explore the ...
by Jonathan Kramer (RSS feed) (7 days ago)
Today's Photo Of The Day comes from Lawrence Wang, who captured this astounding image of the Shanghai Tower currently under construction. After its completion, the Shanghai Tower will be the tallest building in China and second tallest building in the world, after the ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (8 days ago)
I don't mind food photos, even when they clog up my Instagram feed or distract me from my dinner companion. As long as they are interesting and tell me something I don't know or might not have experienced otherwise, I think they are a great expression of social networking. ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (8 days ago)
The Lytro Camera is an interesting piece of technology for sure. Like all cameras, it is adept at capturing images that we can later share with friends and family. But what separates the Lytro from any other consumer camera on the market is its ability to capture the entire ...
by Reena Ganga (RSS feed) (9 days ago)
With Valentines Day fast approaching, you may be wondering how best to set the mood for some romance. Aphrodisiacs have been a popular approach throughout history and people around the world have invented all sorts of creative concoctions to up their game, so to speak. ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (9 days ago)
Penang, Malaysia, is an island that reverberates with art and history. Flickr user Lauren Irons captures the vibrancy of this fascinating destination in this image of a colorful bicycle taxi set against the bright blue walls of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. On her blog, ...
by Jonathan Kramer (RSS feed) (10 days ago)
Exiting Sadang Station in Seoul, you can immediately tell it is one of the busiest stations in South Korea; throngs of people are everywhere, pushing and shoving their way in and out. Outside the station are dozens of alleys with neon lights going up four stories, ...
by Libby Zay (RSS feed) (11 days ago)
This sleepy video made in Bali, Indonesia, by InfinityList has me daydreaming about a sunny escape. Shot from Uluwatu, Balangan, and Bingin, it perfectly captures the relaxed beach vibe that so may of us seek out in our travels. One watch and you might also be ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (12 days ago)
Last week's arrest of diaper-wearing cocaine smugglers at JFK proved more laughable than horrifying to those not directly involved. Drug busts are in the media so often, we rarely pay attention to them. They're certainly not something I care about.
Yet, I've recently ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (13 days ago)
By now I'm sure you've all read the reports of just how horrible the air quality in China has become. The smog has gotten so bad in Beijing, for example, that it has delayed flights, shrouded skyscrapers like fog and prompted health warnings for those venturing outside. But ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (15 days ago)
In travel media, we hear a lot of city comparisons: Ljubljana is the new Prague. Shanghai aims to be the Paris of the East. Looking at today's Photo of the Day, you'll think, "Wow, that looks like Venice. But in the East!" Taken by Flickr user Ver Argulla in western ...
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