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Flying a Camera Drone in Asia: Risks and Regulations

Flying a Camera Drone in Asia: Risks and Regulations

David Astley
Travel, Travel Tips

There are only 10 countries in Asia that allow travellers to use camera drones without a permit. In about 20 others, the process of acquiring permits ranges from relatively easy to extremely hard. In many others, recreational flying of drones is banned. Even in countries where drones are permitted, there are many no-fly zones and regulations that have to be followed. Penalties for breaching drone laws can be heavy fines or even imprisonment. This article summarises where you can and cannot fly drones in Asia.

6 Exotic Fruits You Must Try When Visiting Asia

6 Exotic Fruits You Must Try When Visiting Asia

Alan Williams
Food & Drink, Travel

There are many different tropical fruits available from markets and street stalls throughout Asia. Not all of them may be familiar to visitors from other parts of the world because some tropical fruits do not travel well, so are only readily available in the countries where they are grown. Travellers should therefore try to sample local fruits that are in season whenever the opportunity arises. Here are six of our “must try” fruits for visitors to the region.

Sampling Asia’s Locally-Made Drinks

Sampling Asia’s Locally-Made Drinks

Alan Williams
Food & Drink

For those who enjoy a tipple, one of the pleasures of travelling in Asia is sampling some of the locally-produced drinks. A wide selection of alcoholic drinks is available, with many countries producing not only their own beer and wine but a sometimes surprising range of spirits. 

Chengdu - More Than Just Pandas

Chengdu - More Than Just Pandas

Alan Williams
Travel

The Chinese city of Chengdu has long been famous for its pandas. Its renowned panda breeding centre is one of the best places in the world to see these vulnerable, solitary animals. Chengdu’s other attractions – not least its spicy Sichuanese cuisine and its relaxed atmosphere – are helping turn it into an increasingly popular destination for foreign visitors.

Asia’s Top Festivals: A Guide to 6 of the Best

Asia’s Top Festivals: A Guide to 6 of the Best

Alan Williams
Festivals & Events, Culture

When you’re travelling in Asia, you’ll probably want to see some of its famous festivals. Each country has its own, religious or cultural, traditional or modern. Some of the biggest festivals, especially religious ones, reach beyond national borders and are celebrated by huge numbers of people across the continent. Here’s a concise guide to six of Asia’s top international festivals. 

Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong Travel Guide

Nannette Holliday
Destination Guides

Hong Kong has always been a popular stopover destination, and much can be seen and done within a couple of days, but this hardly enables visitors to scratch the surface of this many-layered, world-class city. Hong Kong is a destination that can be exceptionally rewarding for senior travellers who have the time to explore it further.

Coloane: Macau Beyond the Casinos

Coloane: Macau Beyond the Casinos

Alan Williams
Travel

Macau is a gambler’s paradise, the Vegas of the East. It’s also the most densely-crowded territory on earth. But there’s another part of Macau that many people don’t know about. And for senior travellers, it provides a refreshing respite from the teeming casino and shopping strips.

Top 5 Destinations in Asia for Senior Travellers

Top 5 Destinations in Asia for Senior Travellers

David Astley
Travel

What are the top 5 destinations in Asia for first-time visitors that would appeal most to senior travellers? It’s advisable to start with destinations that provide a ‘soft landing’, and not ones like India that can be quite overwhelming for less experienced travellers. Here are our recommendations for the best places to visit for those new to Asia.