STRETCHING TO HISTORY
CAMBODIA | 8-13 MAR 2020
Renowned Pilates teacher Leslie Logan is hosting a cultural and fitness experience in Siem Reap this March and August. Read more
TOUCH THE SKY
KUALA LUMPUR | 19-22 MAR 2020
The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has been lighting the skies over Malaysia’s hub of government since 2009, read more
RAUCOUS RITE OF PASSAGE
CHIANG MAI | 26-30 MAR 2020
Poy Sang Long, or “Ordaining Beloved Sons” in the Shan language, is a lively festival in which boys aged seven to 14 join the monkhood as novices. Read more
JUST A CLICK AWAY
LAOS | NOW
The Laos Tourism Board has launched Discover Laos Today to provide tourists with up-to-date travel news, as well as information on off-the-beaten-track options. Read more
BORN TO BE WILD
PHUKET | 12-14 APR 2020
Each year, the island is shaken by a deep rumble that gets louder until windows are rattling and heads are poking out to see what’s happening. Read more
HAVE A SPLASHING NEW YEAR!
SOUTHEAST ASIA | 13-17 APR 2020
People in Buddhist countries all around Southeast Asia mark the traditional New Year more or less the same way – read more
ALL ABOARD FOR HUA HIN!
There’s no better place for a quick, quiet getaway from the bustling capital. Read more
A BOLD BOWL OF FLAVOUR
Oozing complex flavours, the simple-looking dip known as Nam Phrik is a masterpiece in disguise. Read more
CHILLING WITH THE QUEEN OF FRUITS
Looking like a purple tennis ball with a funny green hat, the mangosteen has been crowned a foodie favourite alongside King Durian. Read more
GEMS OF DELIGHT
When the weather gets hot, chill out with a bowl of ice-cold ‘rubies’. Read more
STAYED: HOTEL NIKKO BANGKOK
A few minutes on foot from Thonglor skytrain station, Hotel Nikko Bangkok offers travellers warmth and comfort in elegant interiors. Read more
STAYED: OCEAN ROCK KALIM
The pool deck at Ocean Rock Kalim offers a tantalising vista as the Andaman meets the sky on the far horizon. Read more
TRIED: SALAROM SPA AT BAAN HIN SAI
Most of us enjoy an occasional pampering session, and for many visitors to Thailand, one or more visits to the spa sits high on their list of must-dos. Read more
TASTE OF THE RISING SUN
BANGKOK
The Salon du Japonisant has hidden its presence well on busy Sukhumvit 39, read more
A FOODIE’S DREAM COME TRUE
SAMUI
The delicious flavours of Thai dishes are a major draw for tourists, and cooking classes are often high on the list of their must-do activities. Read more
AGE-LESS THE BEST
PHUKET
If Anantara Layan’s spectacular location, five-star pampering and lustrous reputation aren’t enough to woo you, read more
STEP BACK IN TIME
PATTAYA
Seeking something a little more authentic than the beach or entertainment venues in Pattaya? The head to the Chak Ngaew Old Chinese Market. Read more
MARINATED IN HISTORY
CHIANG MAI
Stepping into Chiang Mai’s fabulously restored Kiti Panit General Store, visitors find themselves transported back to the 1800s. Read more
MIDNIGHT FEAST
CHENGDU
Long famed for its pandas and cultural landmarks, Chengdu in Sichuan province has now added sizzling nightlife to the mix. Read more
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
HONG KONG
The swirling seas of cultural and national exchange have swept into the Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts, read more
TREE FOR ALL
SINGAPORE
Singapore’s answer to Central Park now has more than just flowers and trees to feast your eyes on. The new observation deck at Gardens by the Bay offers rare unobstructed views of the city scape. Read more
HISTORY AT HAND
KUALA LUMPUR
The Malaysian Chinese Museum brims with all you need to know about the history, culture and heritage of Chinese Malaysians. Read more
COMFORTINGLY CAMBODIAN
PHNOM PENH
Inspired by old family recipes passed down from generation to generation, Chef Kethana set out to recreate true Cambodian flavours at her new restaurant. Read more
DREAMY DETOXIFICATION
SIEM REAP
Renowned for its tranquil location minutes away from Angkor Wat, the Navutu Dreams Resort is considered one of Siem Reap’s top destinations for wellness and yoga. Read more
HIGH-CONCEPT DINING
YANGON
Established in a stunning 1927 heritage building formerly the New Law Courts, Rosewood Yangon offers 205 spacious guestrooms, read more
DEDICATED TO THE GODDESS
KIM THAI, VIETNAM
Every year, the Phu Giay Festival commemorates Lieu Hanh – the mother goddess of Vietnamese folk religion – read more
WRAPPED IN RAINBOWS
MUMBAI
The Indian festival of Holi splashes over the country to mark the end of winter on the first full moon of March. Read more
RIDING THE LONGEST WAVES
MALDIVES
Though it’s getting cold in the southern hemisphere, the surf’s rising in the clear waters of the Maldives. Read more