CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
SINGAPORE | MID NOV -1 JAN 2020
Orchard Road may be famous as a shopping paradise, but mid-November brings a seasonal change as a winter wonderland blossoms, read more
IT’S TIME TO PARTY
HONG KONG | 22-24 NOV 2019
Hong Kong’s biggest party, Clockenflap, has been gathering local and foreign talent together in an annual celebration of sonic creativity since 2008. read more
CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES
BANGKOK | 23 NOV 2019 – 1 MAR 2020
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and Sunpride Foundation are join hands to unveil the work of 59 artists in SPECTRO SYNTHESIS II – read more
JOGGING THROUGH ANGKOR
SIEM REAP | 8 DEC 2019
Cambodia’s biggest running event, the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon, gives participants a chance to hotfoot it through the famous ruins of Angkor Wat. read more
ROYAL BARGE PROCESSION
BANGKOK | 12 DEC 2019
If you’re seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, look no further than the grand historic spectacle taking place on the River of Kings in December. read more
TUNES OF THE GALAXY
KUALA LUMPUR | 13-14 DEC 2019
With the ninth of Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker – set to arrive just before Christmas, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra will be whetting moviegoers’ appetites with a special tribute concert. read more
MAGIC MOUNTAIN OF THE NORTH
Its kaleidoscope of colours and rare species will take your breath away – but trekkers should save some energy if they want to conquer the mighty Doi Mon Jong. read more
ELIXIR OF THE NORTH
Colourful, aromatic and complex, a bowl of Khao Soi offers a delicious way to make your trip to Chiang Mai memorable. read more
A TOAST TO THE ALL-CONQUERING GRAPE
First cultivated 8,000 years ago in Europe, the lucious fruit is finally putting down roots in Thailand. read more
TASTED: DREAM BEACH CLUB
A swanky beach club in a faraway exotic land that hosts internationally renowned DJs, sun-drenched pool parties and late-night wildness is certainly a dream come true for many. read more
STAYED: MONTAZURE
Building on its reputation as a top luxury provider in Phuket, the Twinpalms Group recently opened the doors on its latest project – MontAzure. read more
TASTED: SKY BAR AT NOOK DEE
One of the defining characteristics of Phuket is its mountainous topography, with vantage points opening up mind-blowing vistas of the island-dotted Andaman Sea … read more
HARRY POTTER AND THE THAILAND PHILHARMONIC
BANGKOK
Join Harry Potter as he embarks on more wizarding adventures, only this time the much-loved Hogwarts action is backed by a live orchestra. read more
SEA VIEWS WITH FRENCH FLAVOUR
SAMUI
Eden Beach Bungalows on Koh Samui’s Bophut Beach has always been a favourite among tourists, and with the addition of its beachfront restaurant, Koh Co, read more
SHOPPERS’ UNDERWATER PARADISE
PHUKET
Shopping can be fun, but even shopaholics need a break occasionally, and at Central Floresta they can rest their eyes on the wonders at Thailand’s largest aquarium. read more
WHY NOT INDULGE?
CHIANG MAI
Why Not House of Music is a unique Chiang Mai dining spot where culinary finessse is matched by a passion for live music. read more
MUSIC, IDEAS AND SELF-EXPLORATION
PATTAYA
December sees the ripening of Wonderfruit 2019 – an annual celebration of art, music, ideas and sustainable living. The event runs from December 12 to 16 at Siam Country Club’s The Fields in Pattaya. read more
NUTS ABOUT THE BEAT
CHONGQING
From the dramatic landscape of the Three Gorges to the blistering heat found in its signature hotpots, very little is done in Chongqing by half measures. read more
BUBBLY WEEKENDS
HONG KONG
Constantly adapting to attract discerning diners, Mama San in the heart of Hong Kong’s Wyndham Street restaurant scene has evolved a new weekend brunch that … read more
RARE SCOTCH AND JAZZ
SINGAPORE
Perched atop 40C Harding Road, Maduro is fast establishing itself as a honeypot for jazz aficionados in Singapore. read more
AN ICON REBORN
KUALA LUMPUR
The Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur has been a fixture in the capital’s skyline since 1973, but doors were closed to guests in 2012. After seven years, read more
ESCAPE TO ENLIGHTENMENT
LUANG PRABANG
Luxury resort Amantaka has opened a new Buddhist Learning Centre, giving guests a chance to immerse themselves in the practice and principles of Buddhism. read more
NATURAL PAMPERING
PHNOM PENH
In its search for sensory well-being and wisdom, Bodia Spa has developed a variety of wellness treatments and rejuvenating products crafted from the finest ginger, read more
NON-STOP PARTY TIME
PHU QUOC
Though just four years old, Epizode has already established itself as one of the top electronic music events in Asia. read more
MYANMAR’S NEW FOOD SCENE
YANGON
Locale is rare thing in Myanmar’s commercial capital – a modern eatery with a healthy menu offering an oasis of fresh seasonal fruit juices, read more
JUST SNACKING IN THE RAIN
MUMBAI
This time of the year, Mumbai is known for its chilly weather and steaming cups of sweet and milky spiced “chai” as well as bhajiya or onion fritters. read more
ROMANCE IN THE LAP OF LUXURY
MALDIVES
Nothing is more Instagram – worthy than the heavenly scenes of the Maldives, with its secluded islands and atolls, white-sand coves and Sprite-clear waters. read more