Southeast Asia Archives

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…

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 wh…

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, has them all (though HCMC admittedly has better sh…

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 boutiqu…

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 acc…

BaliJuly 8, 2017July 28, 2024

13 Music Festivals Around Asia To Catch Before 2017 is Over

Music festivals have mushroomed throughout Asia in recent years, offering adventurous music lovers everything from indie rock and jazz to world music and techno. A decade Everyone knows that Asia has …

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsJuly 6, 2017March 26, 2019

Hyatt Regency Danang: Well Designed Rooms and a Pristine White Sand Beach

It’s neither cheap nor easy to get to Danang. I only had Silkair (Jetstar only has 3 flights a week so you need to be flexible with your dates for a c…

BangkokJuly 4, 2017March 26, 2019

Thai Lao Yeh: Delicious Thai Fare in A Gorgeous Setting on Sukhumvit 45, Bangkok

Decked out with French doors, old-school windows, and vintage furnishings, it’s hard to believe that The Cabochon Hotel was built in 2012. Designed by…

Ho Chi Minh CityJuly 3, 2017May 19, 2020

Shopping in Saigon, Vietnam: Where to Find Independent Boutiques and Designers in Ho Chi Minh City

With shop-lined streets, alleys cutting out from every corner, and bustling outdoor markets, Ho Chi Minh City isn’t lacking in its shopping scene (nor in its drinking scene either). But the problem fo…

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsJune 27, 2017March 26, 2019

Glamping in Asia: Luxurious Jungle Retreats To Let Loose Your Inner Tarzan

Want to switch up from beach resorts and island getaways? Imagine losing yourself in an exotic nature retreat somewhere in Asia, with nothing but lush…

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