by Eleanor Yap | Jan 9, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Going alone on a trip? There is an ultimate guide to help put you at ease. Worried about travelling alone? Lonely Planet has released an ultimate guide for solo travellers. In a recent survey of travellers in Lonely Planet’s community, 80 percent of respondents...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 29, 2017 | Miscellaneous
The “Samurai Route” in Japan by Tobu Railway gives you a chance to visit World Heritage sites and post towns during the Edo Period. Going to Japan? Why not travel down memory lane via the “Samurai Route” by Tobu Railway, which extends through Tokyo as well as...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 28, 2016 | Miscellaneous
A senior has come up with a pouch which contains all the necessary items that seniors might need when they travel. BY: Eleanor Yap While youths are coming up with ideas on how to help seniors, so are seniors. Sixty-three-year-old retiree Richard Loh has come up with a...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has updated its bestselling title “The Travel Book” with more than 800 photographs, and 230 countries and destinations. Lonely Planet has released an all-new edition of its internationally bestselling landmark title, “The Travel Book: A Journey to...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 26, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Take in the country’s unspoilt landscapes and be one with nature through the many experiences for the body and soul. In the rush and crush of modern life, Finland is transforming the wellness of travellers with enriching and accessible nature experiences. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 19, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet’s latest book gives you a gastronomical experience around the world from fine dining to street food spots. There is much more to Korean food than kimchi and barbecue charred beef ribs of galbi, as Lonely Planet shares in its new book, “Food...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous
15 travel tips for seniors with various disabilities, so you can travel with ease and enjoy your time away. Travelling can be a hardship for those with disabilities, making it tough then to consider going anyway outside of your own country. How can travelling be...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 2, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has published two new books that features cycling routes in 30 countries, and food and experiences of great value. Lonely Planet has published two new books – “Epic Bike Rides of the World” and “The Best Things in Life are Free”. The illustrated...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 13, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has come up with its “Best in Asia 2016″ list, with Hokkaidō earning the top spot. Looking for interesting destinations in Asia that you haven’t visited yet? Travel media company, Lonely Planet, has come up with an inaugural “Best in Asia...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 10, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has come up with a collection of online resources that will allow those with a disability to travel with peace of mind. Hard of hearing or vision-impaired? A wheelchair user or slow walker? Fibromyalgia, MS or spinal-cord injury? None of these...
by Eleanor Yap | May 13, 2014 | Miscellaneous
From the city of London to the Jurassic Coast, there is much to take in. We give you a quick lowdown. BY: Yvonne Wells When you are a senior, traveling has many perks including having lots of time available, no need to hurry and potential to focus on things other...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 12, 2012 | Health
Don’t let your holiday plans be ruined by getting Hepatitis A, get vaccinated. Recent statistics show more people are travelling to high-risk areas associated with infectious diseases. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most common travel-related disease infection,...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 28, 2011 | Finance
New co-operatives are coming up – set up and run by seniors to serve the specific needs of their peers. BY: Edna Lam A co-operative society is an association of persons who have voluntarily joined together with a common economic and social end, forming a...
