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Olympic Medal Ceremony: Our Picks for the Best Destinations Around the World
The London 2012 Olympics doesn’t start until July 27, but we’ve already given out our medals for the Travel Olympics. Event: Wine Tourism Cape Winelands in South Africa Gold Medal Winner: South Africa...
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Meet Private Tour Guide Ellen Lan in Beijing, China!
Editor’s Note: Viator is proud to introduce some of our new local experts. This network of licensed tour guides covers most every destination you can imagine, so check ‘em out the next time you’re...
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Asia’s Greatest Train Journeys
Train travel is always the fastest method of getting from point to point, but compared to flying it’s much more romantic and memorable. Rather than cramming into flying tin can you can actually get up...
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Xiamen: China’s Crossroads of Old and New
Nanputou Temple statues On the southeastern coast of China, just across the strait from Taiwan, sits the city of Xiamen, also known as Amoy. While the huge cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an pull...
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Volunteering Abroad: 8 Must-Visit Countries for Animal Do-Gooders
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Lauren Seidl, a blogger for GoAbroad.com, the leading online resource in helping travelers find programs to work, volunteer and study abroad. If your heart...
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11 Stairs Worth Climbing Around the World
When given the choice between a stress-free elevator ride and a dusty old stairwell, the elevator almost always wins. While there’s nothing wrong with trying to save a few minutes on your morning rush...
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New Year Traditions Around the World
What are you doing when the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve? Depending on where you are, this answer could vary. In America, there is the tradition of watching the ball drop from Times Square in...
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Top 25 Things to Do in Asia: 2012 Viator Travel Awards
Welcome to this year's Top 25 Things to Do in Asia! Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Viator Travel Awards, an annual awards competition where we – along with our readers, travelers, and fans –...
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7 Things to Do with Kids in Chengdu, China
From the enormous floral displays near the Mao statue on the impeccably socialist Tianfu Square through to the backpacks, hats, cuddly toys and T-shirts in the shops, there’s no way of escaping pandas...
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10 Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, stores are flooded with candy hearts, chocolates and stuffed animals. In the US, shelves brimming with teddy bears and boxes of chocolate are typical...
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25 Incredible Ways to Propose Abroad
Forget dropping down on one knee at a glitzy restaurant; these days popping the question requires a little more thought. From drifting along the Venice canal ways on a romantic gondola ride to camping...
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World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls
For those who love experiencing beautiful landscapes, visiting waterfalls is one of the best ways to add some extra beauty to a day in the outdoors. Not all falls are created equal, however. If you...
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The World’s Coolest Caves
Caves have always fascinated human beings. We have used them for shelter, for food storage, as canvases for our art – we have even transformed them into homes and temples. Caves tend to have an...
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12 Tips for Avoiding Culture Shock in China
Culture shock is one thing that can really spoil many visitors’ experience of China. Looking beyond the giant malls complete with Louis Vuitton franchises, the cutesy rebuilt red lacquer teahouses,...
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Cooking Classes Around the World
One of the best ways to learn about a country, its people, history and its culture is through its food. Tasting the recipes and spices from around the world that are unique to a country or city can...
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Meet Jean Liu, a Private Guide in Shanghai
With years of experience showing tourists around as a private guide in Shanghai, Jean Liu strives to have her clients walk away from her tours satisfied and with an increased awareness of Shanghai’s...
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Shanghai’s Hidden Attractions
In a city as large (24 million inhabitants) and as cosmopolitan as Shanghai, there is seldom a shortage of activity offerings for its residents and visitors. This being said, it can be nice to...
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Festivals Around the World in September
From the world’s largest and most famous beer festival to Mexican Independence Day and even an African Reed Dance ceremony; there are plenty of good excuses to celebrate this month. Here are some of...
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Why You Should Visit China’s Yunnan Province
When planning a trip to China, many think about the large cities and imposing sites of destinations like Beijing, Xi’an, and Hong Kong. However, fewer consider traveling to China’s most beautiful and...
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Meet Frank Law, a Private Guide in Hong Kong
If you’re looking for a true ‘Made in Hong Kong’ tour guide to provide you with a humorous and informative tour around Hong Kong and environs, Frank Law is the man for you. Meet Frank! An expert tour...
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