Malaysia is like the responsible older sister to Thailand. Still magnificent with natural beauty but a little more restrained, a little more industrialized, and a little more urbane when compared to other Southeast Asian countries. It is enormously diverse and any generalization, it is probably even more expensive than in […]
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Jharsuguda Airport: Latest News
Odisha’s newest airport is about to see a host of commercial airlines take off this month. Named Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda airport was upgraded late last year and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22nd September 2018. It is located just 5 kilometres from Jharsuguda town making the […]
Roti, Rice and Everything Nice: The Singapore Food Guide
If you like food you’ve come to the right place. We love food too. Especially Singaporean food. Singapore’s cuisine, just like its people, is colourful, diverse and uniquely Asian. Get a taste of Western, Malay, Chinese, Indonesian and desi khaana with our Singapore Food Guide. Char Kway Teo Char Kway Teo […]
Singapore Flyer: Not Just A Giant Wheel
Towering over the Singapore skyline, Singapore Flyer is the Garden City’s newest and, might I add, coolest new attraction. I say cool because nothing else in Singapore compares to futuristic, Star Trekesque design of the Singapore Flyer. And then there’s the view. Singapore Flyer promises the best views in all […]
A Guide to Ok To Board (OTB) for Dubai Visa
If a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Dubai is on your list, then you must know everything about the Ok To Board (OTB). An OTB is a pre-condition of the airline to make sure that the Dubai visa holder is authorized to travel. All Indian passport holders […]
The 5 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Malaysia
Malaysia is often overlooked when compared to its Asian and Indonesian neighbors such as Bali or Thailand. Long-term budget explorers often shun Malaysia as being “too expensive” (mostly because liquor does cost more than in Thailand). But missing out on exploring the best places in Malaysia would be a blunder. […]
The Essential Singapore Itinerary: 3 Days in the Lion City
Singapore has been popular among Indian travellers for a while now. It’s cheap. It’s only five hours away. Visas are easy to get. And it’s a lot like home despite being “foreign”. That popularity often brings people to Akbar Travels looking for the perfect Singapore holiday; with perfect meaning everything […]
6 Things You Should Do In Malaysia For An Epic Trip!
Malaysia is an easy place to travel for FIRST-TIME visitors! Located just south of Thailand, it is considered a tropical paradise in the heart of Southeast Asia. Malaysia tourism is best known for its beaches, natural beauty, landscapes, and impressive scenery. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur houses the tallest twin towers […]
Dubai Food Festival: The Essential Foodie Guide
Some moments in life bring you a special kind of joy. The birth of a child. Laying eyes on your soulmate. Licking off the last bit of chutney that’s sliding down to your elbow. It is to celebrate these moments of joy that Dubai’s Department of Tourism brings you the […]
Top Reasons Why You Should Visit Malaysia Once In Your Lifetime
As everyone rightly says, Malaysia is TRULY Asia. This is one country where you can set your foot and experience the best that Asia has to offer. A diverse country, a holiday in Malaysia gives you a glimpse of the inheritance of Chinese, Sri Lanka, Indians, and other Asian countries […]
Emirati Etiquette: Dubai Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
With heaven piercing skyscrapers, shopping malls as big as cities and Lamborghini police cars; Dubai is a decadent oasis in the middle of the desert. It is easy to forget you’re in the middle of the desert when you are gawking at million-dollar yachts in Dubai Marina. But you still […]
The Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide to Skydiving in Dubai
It takes a special kind of person to jump out of airplanes. At 10000 feet. For fun. Then again, when you’re addicted to adventure, silly things like self-preservation hardly matter. Which is why we bring you The Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide to Skydiving in Dubai. We give you everything you need […]