Panda-ring to changing tastes

Hosted stays and couch-surfing have changed the travel game, with an Asian start-up redefining the boundaries.

The charm of the panda, who can resist? So it was a smart move when long-time buddies, Singaporeans James Chua, 33, and Lester Kang, 31, decided to name their business venture – which they started in July last year – PandaBed! According to the duo when met in Singapore recently, their focus is Asia so it was apt that they settled on an Asian animal known for choosing comfortable places to sleep in.