Southeast Asia Archives

BangkokMay 22, 2019May 22, 2019

Hotel Review: Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Redefines Contemporary Living In The Heart of Bangkok

If you ever find yourself in Bangkok in need of a fully-serviced residence at a pretty perfect location, you might want to take a look at Somerset Suk…

BaliMay 17, 2019July 28, 2024

Restaurant Review: Apéritif Sets Ubud’s Dining Scene Alight With Contemporary Global Cuisine

It’s quite simple to find restaurants in Ubud, the cultural hub of Bali. The thing is, they are mostly the same, serving up healthy plates of roast ch…

Art & DesignMay 16, 2019May 12, 2023

Best Contemporary Art Museums and Galleries In Asia: Where To Observe Art Of The 21st Century

For most of us, our definition of art is usually restricted to the traditional forms – think painting, sculpting and print-making as to name a few. As things around us evolve over time, so does creati…

BangkokMay 16, 2019July 25, 2024

Bar Review: Vesper Is The Most Progressive Cocktail Joint in Silom, Bangkok

When Vesper first launched its 'Art Book' series at the end of 2016, it was the talk of the Bangkok cocktail scene. Along with names like Rabbit Hole …

BangkokMay 13, 2019July 22, 2024

Best Craft Beers In Bangkok: Where To Get Your Beer Fix In Thailand’s Coolest City

Sweltering in the searing Bangkok heat, there's nothing more gratifying than to chug down icy-chilled beer to cool you down. Take a step back from Hei…

PhilippinesMay 9, 2019May 8, 2019

Serenity and Surfing Cloud 9 in Siargao, the Philippines

Surfers get to the best beaches before mass-tourism develops – that’s something we have consistently found in our travels. And one of these places is Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island in the Philippin…

BangkokMay 9, 2019July 25, 2024

Restaurant Review: Err Bangkok Keeps Cuisine of Bangkok’s Old Town Alive

The next time you're venturing to Bangkok's Old Town, pencil in a meal at Err Bangkok on your to-do list. A bustling little eatery created by the …

BangkokMay 3, 2019May 10, 2023

Hotel Review: Relax and Recharge at Somerset Maison Asoke Bangkok

It's no Shangri-La, but the new extension of Somerset Serviced Residences, Somerset Maison Asoke, gave us nothing short of excellence in functionality…

BaliMay 1, 2019July 28, 2024

10 Things to do in Bali, Indonesia: May 2019

This month in Bali, it's not just the parties (though we have a few of that too, courtesy of German duo Monkey Safari, Israeli DJ Guy Gerber, as well as legends Carl Cox and Eric Powell). There are a …

BangkokApril 30, 2019July 25, 2024

Bar Review: Mikkeller Bangkok and its Pursuit of Hoppiness in Ekkamai

Shortly after 5pm on a balmy Sunday, Mikkeller Bangkok is easing into another splendid evening. Chortles of delight echoing across the lawn interrupts…

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