New Routes to New Zealand and Brazil
Travel News for The Week:
Singapore Airlines to fly its virgin flight to Sao Paolo Brazil.
Air Asia X to take off to Christchurch, New Zealand for the first time.
The Dancing Northern Lights – The Aurora
For those who have not had the chance to view an actual Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), this video by Terje Sorgjerd will be sure to leave you in awe.
Booking Tickets and Checking-in on Facebook now available via Malaysia Airlines App
Malaysia Airlines recently launched a Facebook Application, MHBuddy, allowing users to book tickets, check-in, and see if friends are booked on the same flight
Lonely Planet Language Cheat Sheets Up For Grabs
In line with International Mother Language Day (21 February), Lonely Planet is offering free downloads of some useful language cheat sheets. One language will be available a day for a week.
A Short Guide to Participating in Travel Talk on Twitter (#TTOT)
6 easy steps to taking part in Travel Talk on Twitter (#TTOT)
Singapore in the 1930s: A Travel Film Archive
Low-rise buildings - not a skyscraper in sight. Ford cars and electric trams. People dressed in clothes unique to their ethnicities. Rickshaws operated by a runner as the main form of transport for many. These were common sight in Singapore back in 1938.
What is the difference between “United Kingdom” and “Great Britain”?
Don't know the difference between "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain"? This video will help to set things straight.
Free Lonely Planet iPhone apps for Stranded Travellers in North America
Lonely Planet is once again offering free downloads of iPhone travel guide apps to all travellers because of the high amounts of snowfall in North America.
The Story Behind Travel Talk on Twitter (#TTOT): A Chat with @Traveldudes
Travel Talk on Twitter (or #TTOT), is a virtual travel "tweet-up" held on Twitter every Tuesday. I "sit down" for a chat with its founder, Melvin (@Traveldudes).
Heritage Trails in Singapore
Heritage.sg, brought to us by the National Heritage Board in Singapore, offers trails for one to discover's Singapore's heritage and look into the history of the country.
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