Asia
Marina Bay Sands Skypark Gallery – Singapore
We’ve all seen infinity pools in luxe hotels and in the homes of the rich and famous, but this pool, at the $6 billion Marina Bay Sands Skypark hotel in Singapore, is like no other. The pool is set 55 storeys up, leaving the swimmer teetering over the edge of the Lion City. continue reading…
Gross and Disturbing Restaurants and Eateries of Asia
Elaborately themed restaurants make great tourist attractions—just look at the success of chains like the Rain Forest Cafe. But not every themed restaurant is quite so fun and wholesome. Some theme restaurants are downright disguising and disturbing, especially in some parts of Asia. We’re not sure how customers can keep their appetites with gross themes continue reading…
The New Majestic Hotel – Singapore
Though it’s not new, if you haven’t laid eyes on the New Majestic Hotel in Singapore, its unique design will definitely be something new for you. Located in the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown, an open-concept lobby blends old and new, housing furniture dating from the 1920s to the 1960s. The boutique hotel’s 30 continue reading…
The Opposite House – Beijing
In the ancient city of Beijing lies an undeniably modern hotel. The Opposite House, designed by Japanese architect Kango Kama, has an emerald green glass exterior that stands out even among the city’s opulent palaces, temples and huge stone walls.
A step inside the spacious, open lobby reveals continue reading…
Mikimoto Building – Toyko
Mikimoto, the originator of luxury cultured pearls since 1893, houses their head offices in the amazing Mikimoto building. Set in the trendy Ginza area of Japan, the structure is made of steel and reinforced concrete. Its cutout detailing comes in the form of irregular shaped windows that are sporadically placed. Adding interest to the already visually continue reading…
9h Capsule Hotel – Japan
When visiting Japan, you expect to come in contact with some of the coolest things in the world. Cutting edge technology, ahead of the curve fashions and awesome vending machines that house anything and everything, are just a few of the wonders visitors encounter. Capsule hotels are another. These unique lodging options are continue reading…
Robot Land
Given the recent events at Sea World, we’re not so sure we’d want to take our families to Robot Land. Nonetheless, some folks in Korea have big plans to build one. Hailed as a Magic Kingdom for robots, it will be part of a giant residential and industrial complex in Incheon, one of South Korea’s continue reading…
Utterly Unusual Vending Machines of Asia
While we love the convenience of vending machines in the west, in Asia vending machines are not only everywhere, but they dispense everything (especially in Japan). From things you need to things you probably don’t even want, there’s almost definitely a vending machine that sells it. We found 20 of the most utterly unusual vending continue reading…