Asia

Rail Travel in China – Exciting and Practical

Rail Travel in China – Exciting and Practical

Rail travel is considered to be a romantic and historical mode of adventure.  Yet in many western countries its development has stopped or faded away entirely in favor of air travel.  China is a living example of railroad development in the modern era. Those who are fans of railroads will find much to do in [...]

Asia’s Largest Donkey Fair Near Jaipur

Asia’s Largest Donkey Fair Near Jaipur

Jaipur known as the ‘Pink City’ celebrates fairs and festivals throughout the year reflecting the rich culture and heritage of the region. If you are planning to visit Jaipur in October why not combine a stay at the unique heritage hotel Chomu Palace and celebrate the largest donkey fair in Asia in Looniyawas near Sanganer? [...]

New High Speed Train Service Between Beijing and Shanghai Good News For Tourists

New High Speed Train Service Between Beijing and Shanghai Good News For Tourists

Traveling at a speed of 300km/hour (180 mph) the new high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai will make the trip in just 4 hours and 45 minutes. With 90 trains operating daily, carrying 1004 passengers each, compared with 50 flights per day currently linking the two cities, the train system is expected to have [...]