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TravelJune 29, 2014March 27, 2016

Cruise Getaways from Singapore around Southeast Asia

These days Singapore is better known for its shopping and restaurants than its shipping lanes. But in reality, the Port of Singapore is still a huge h…

TravelJune 5, 2014January 19, 2016

A travel guide to Perth, Australia: Our pick of 10 things to do

Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world, bordered by the expansive Indian Ocean to the west, and an endless sweep of red desert to the e…

TravelApril 17, 2014January 19, 2016

Staycationing in Style: 4 Unique Design hotels to make you go Phwoar!

Planning a staycation? Looking for a sexy somewhere to stay that stands out from the rest? We have to admit, there's nothing better than escaping for a staycation in a seriously pimp, design hotel. We…

PhuketMarch 26, 2014October 21, 2017

Finding the other side of Phuket: Beyond Patong, shopping & beers

If you're anything like me, someone mentions Phuket and the usual clichés spring to mind – crowded beaches, drunken travellers, frantic traffic, touri…

TravelMarch 20, 2014April 7, 2016

The Last Frontier: Diving in El Nido, Philippines

If Boracay is the queen of beaches, then Palawan would be the jewelled crown that sits on top of it. Whilst not literally, or even geographically, Pal…

BaliMarch 7, 2014January 19, 2016

Blissful Bali with The Shanti Collection

It might just be our favourite place in the world. With sun, gracious people, a sense of belonging, and that Hindu/Buddhist spirit, Bali is the place to go to nourish your soul and escape from the mad…

TravelFebruary 13, 2014January 19, 2016

Getting off the Beaten Track in Borneo

The mention of a trip to Borneo can sometimes be met with furrowed brows and slightly puzzled expressions. Borneo seems to have escaped the bucket lis…

TravelJanuary 29, 2014March 27, 2016

4 Great Scuba Diving Breaks in South East Asia

Tranquil havens for beginners, historic wrecks from times past, the pelagic greats and muck diving for hidden macro delights, South East Asia is a scu…

TravelJanuary 22, 2014January 19, 2016

4 Boutique Staycations to shake up the romance this Valentine’s Day

If all the usual staycation suspects leave you feeling a little unamorous this Valentine's Day, look to a new breed of boutique hotels which provide thoughtful and quirky finishing touches from cupcak…

BaliDecember 31, 2013March 27, 2016

Ares Bali

Warung Ares (formerly known as Vivai Dine and Lounge) serves up authentic Balinese and continental cuisine. Located on the first floor of Seminyak Squ…

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