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Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam

21st June 202420th November 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments slider, Stories min read

Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam At its peak, Ayutthaya was said to be one of the most magnificent cities

Viatnam Airlines at Noi Bai International Airport Vietnam Airlines has launched its first non-stop routes between the country and Manila

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Vietnam, Singapore to Philippines

17th June 202417th June 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Vietnam, Singapore to Philippines Vietnam Airlines has launched its first non-stop routes between the country and Manila in the Philippines.

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New Routes: Hong Kong to Riyadh, Danang

14th June 202414th June 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

New Routes: Hong Kong to Riyadh, Danang Taking advantage of Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking tourism boom, Cathay Pacific will launch a

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The little blue train

13th June 20243rd April 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories, transport min read

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The little blue train According to an 1896 publication, Illustrated Guide for Tourists to The Darjeeling Himalayan

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Steam in style

10th June 202410th June 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Steam in style: A new heritage service in Vietnam Indochina Rail Tourist Service has signed a deal with Wafaifo Optimisers

China Hong Kong News

Hong Kong to Beijing and Shanghai sleepers

7th June 20247th June 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments transport min read

Hong Kong to Beijing and Shanghai sleepers High-speed sleeper rail services between Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station, Beijingxi Station and

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New flights between Bangkok and Tichy

6th June 20246th June 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

New flights between Bangkok and Tichy Thai AirAsia will add three flights a week between Bangkok and Tiruchirappalli in India.

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More flights between Delhi and Phuket

22nd May 202422nd May 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

More flights between Delhi and Phuket Indigo Airlines will add another daily flight between Delhi and Phuket bringing the total

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Trans Bhutan Trail restored

15th February 20222nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Trans Bhutan Trail restored After an extensive restoration programme the historic Trans Bhutan Trail will reopen in April 2022 for

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What future for Asia’s old Railways?

15th January 202213th June 2024 The Mango Road 2 Comments Stories min read

What future for Asia’s old Railways? Early morning at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station is always a busy time. Overnight trains

Lady Gaga will be playing four nights at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18th, 19th, 21st and 24th. Tickets here Tickets here

TOUR Alexander Stewart will be bringing his Bleeding Hearts tour to Asia for a few select shows in May. Dates are 24th – The Platform, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 26th – Esplanade Annexe Studio, Singapore; 28th – Future Theater, Bandai Namco Shanghai Cultural Center, Shanghai, China. Tickets here

TOUR Canadian trio Valley will be touring their third album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden in June. dates are: June 3rd – Osaka, BigCat; June 4th – Nagoya, Nagoya Club Quattro; June 5th – Tokyo, Zepp Diver City; June 7th – Shanghai, Modern Sky Lab; June 9th – Bangkok Samyan Mitrtown Hall; June 11th – Taipei, Taipei Legacy; June 13th – Singapore, Capitol Theatre; June 15th – New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, Philippines. Tickets here

FESTIVAL The Rainforest World Music Festival will take to the stage in Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 20th to 22nd. The event, now in its 28th year, showcases traditional and modern music from around the world, as well as local artists.

The theme this year is “Connections: One Earth, One Love” and heading the show will be Al McKay, Guitarist and Musical Director of the highly acclaimed funk/Soul/Jazz outfit, Earth, Wind and Fire. Also on the bill will be Otyken from Siberia and, representing their home, At Adau, who blend ancestral traditions with contemporary world music.

There are also workshops to encourage greater participation in culture and creativity as well as music and dance. And, of course, there will be some awesome food. More info here and tickets here

TOUR Eric Clapton will be playing eight nights at the Nippon Budokan on April 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 27. Tickets are selling fast get yours here