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Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsAugust 15, 2017November 28, 2019

Angsana Villas Resort Phuket: A Five Star Island Getaway Families Will Love

Angsana Hotels and Resorts, a brand under the umbrella of the Banyan Tree Group, has always been one of the top few choices for couples and families i…

East AsiaAugust 10, 2017May 12, 2023

Day-Tripping from Tokyo: What to See and Do in Yokohama, Japan

While you may never get enough of the vibrant sights and sounds of Tokyo - the street food and vintage shopping are indeed amazing - it can get a tad …

DrinksAugust 8, 2017July 22, 2024

Where to Drink in Chiangmai: Craft Beers, Cocktails, Rooftop Garden Bars and More

The land of misty mountains and colourful hill tribes might not be known to be a nightlife capital (nor can it compete with Bangkok), but for those who are after a tipple or two will still find their …

ChinaAugust 7, 2017May 12, 2023

Hotel Review: Hotel Jen Beijing is the Newest 5-Star Hotel in Beijing’s Guomao Central Business District

In a bid to #leaveboringbehind, the Hotel Jen brand under the Shangri-La Group was founded upon the persona of a virtual female hotelier named Jen tha…

TravelJuly 31, 2017July 31, 2017

How to Spend Three Days in Hanoi, Vietnam: History, Culture, and Local Food

From historical landmarks with a dark, disturbing past, to picture-perfect pagodas, incredible street food experiences, Hanoi, like Ho Chi Minh City, …

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsJuly 29, 2017July 25, 2024

COMO Point Yamu: Where to Stay in Phuket, Thailand, For Spectacular Views of the Andaman Sea

Those looking for a luxurious getaway in nearby Phuket are certainly spoilt for choice, with so many premium international chains and high-end boutique resorts to pick from. One of them is COMO Point …

EuropeJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2017

The Best Art Museums That You May Not Have Heard Of

Perhaps you’ve once stepped into New York’s Museum of Modern Art - also fondly known as the MoMa - and found its extensive collections much too mind-b…

CultureJuly 24, 2017May 12, 2023

Thrift Shopping in Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Secondhand Store Haven

Just as gaudy fashion reigns king in Japan's Harajuku and whisky bars fill the streets of Ginza, Shimokitazawa - in western Tokyo city - carves its ow…

BaliJuly 19, 2017July 28, 2024

Shopping in Seminyak: Trendy Boutiques for Surfwear, Dresses and Accessories in Bali’s Hottest ‘Hood

Trendy Seminyak, where high-end boutiques featuring racks lined full of flirty, floaty dresses sit alongside laidback surfwear shops and colourful accessories stores, presents plenty of options for a …

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsJuly 13, 2017July 25, 2024

Singapore Staycation Spotlight: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s Newly Revamped Tower Wing

Did you know that Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is the first of its kind in the world? Well, we didn’t, until we finally checked into the Tower Wing last…

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