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Take This Walking Tour Around the Historic Neighborhood of Bangkok’s First Modern Boulevard
Famous Thai writer Kong Rithdee shows us Bangrak and the Charoen Krung Road of his childhood.
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Take This Walking Tour Around the Historic Neighborhood of Bangkok’s First Modern Boulevard
Famous Thai writer Kong Rithdee shows us Bangrak and the Charoen Krung Road of his childhood.
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Why Creatives Are Already Booking Flights for This Upcoming Oasis in the Maldives
From art installations to breathtaking boutiques, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is a
different kind of retreat.
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T+L Hometown Hit List: Thailand
We asked our insiders for their favorite places to travel domestically. Veronica Inveen tells us what’s tops in Thailand.
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T+L Hometown Hit List: Australia
We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Chloe Sachdev writes our post-pandemic bucket list for Australia.
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T+L Hometown Hit List: Singapore
We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Here, Christian Barker tells us where he fancies in Singapore.
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T+L Hometown Hit List: Malaysia
We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Add these in Malaysia to your post-pandemic bucket lists
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T+L Hometown Hit List: Hong Kong
We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Here, Kee Foong tells us where to go in Hong Kong.
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6 Things to Do in the Maldives Beyond Snapping Brag-Worthy Beach Selfies
There’s more to this magical archipelago than meets the eye.
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Pearl Diving, Desert Horseback Riding, and 7,000 Years of History in Ras Al Khaimah
This quiet emirate challenges the typical U.A.E. stereotypes, with deeply rooted heritage and rugged mountains, desert, and coastline. Make the hour’s drive from Dubai and you just might find your great escape.
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This is the absolute farthest away from it all you could possibly get
Quarantine got you fantasizing about the wide open ocean and a cozy community that’s totally Covid-free? Distant Tuvalu might be just what the doctor ordered.
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This Resort Has Manta Rays on Speed Dial
At Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, you’re just one call away from swimming with vast squadrons of manta rays.
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The World’s Smallest (and Most Adorable) Possum Breed, Once Thought Extinct, Has Been Found After Australia’s Wildfires
“This capture is the first documented record of the species surviving post-fire.”
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4 New Hobbies to Pick UP on Your Next Staycation
If you’ve ever dreamed of mastering calligraphy, drumming or gardening—all while staying in style—Capella Singapore has you covered.
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Where to Party in Pattaya Over Christmas and New Year’s
From family fun to boozy cruises, Bangkok’s fave seaside escape has the season sewn up.
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Thailand’s Most Famous Festival is Back, But This Time It’s Lasting Five Wonder-ous Weeks
Wonderfruit goes local, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less awesome.
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Social Distancing Is a Breeze at These Secluded Balinese Hideaways
With Kayumanis, it’s easy to get away from it all while enjoying Bali’s legendary hospitality.
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HOW TO SATISFY YOUR WANDERLUST WHILE CULTIVATING YOUR KARMA
These hotels offer virtual explorations in time for Thanksgiving… emphasis on the giving.
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This luxury train in Australia deserves dream-trip status
Traversing Australia on the longest north to south rail journey in the world.
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8 Safest Innovations in Travel for 2020
Now that we are living in the new normal, hospitality power players, tech entrepreneurs, and governments around the globe have been coming up with out-of-the-box solutions to keep people safe.
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A splendid, serene, and safe resort experience in Manila
Okada Manila welcomes back staycationers with its well-loved brand of five-star luxury.
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Why you should go looking for the Raffles’ banded langur in Singapore
Singapore’s super cute critically endangered monkey species has a new safe haven–and a new fresh baby.
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How to Plan an Epic Roadtrip Through Japan’s Tohoku Region
With dazzling sights to see and scenic roadways connecting the seven prefectures, this culturally rich region is the perfect place to go for a drive.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Spain
From exquisite cuisine to enchanting art, Spain’s charms are captivating. Prepare to fall in love and get in the spirit.
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Autumn Is the Perfect Time for the Whole Family to Discover Japan’s Tohoku Region
Natural splendor, cultural attractions galore, and plenty of fun for the whole family—there’s something for travelers of all ages in this vibrant region.
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How to Be a Swish Survivalist Without Needing to Hunt for Your Dinner. (Hint: Just Check In)
Want to cultivate life skills and still retire to your fluffy four-poster at night? Try the experiences at these luxury hotels.
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From Luxury to Lockdown: How the Pandemic Pushed Healing Online and Out-of-the-Box
Our resident pan-spiritualist Mark Lean learns to pivot from a Javanese shaman at an Aman resort to the whole internet’s worth of healers.
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Off the Grid in Indonesia with Eco-Minded Local Guides
Discover some beloved corners of the insanely biodiverse 17,000-island nation through the eyes of eco-minded independent outfitters and guides that champion sustainability, education and giving back.
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On Your Next Thai Island Trip, Set Sail on the High Seas or Just in Your Imagination
Thailand is world-renowned for its service with a smile, but there are plenty of places to learn a little self-reliance, too. Set sail on the high-seas, or just in your own imagination.
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These Green Activities in Bali Will Teach You Essential Jungle Survival Skills
In this lush land of hippies and holistic healing, we could’ve come up with dozens of ways to be at one with the earth. Here are four fully immersive activities that’ll put a roof over your head and fill your belly with both flora and fauna (of the fish variety).
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Dive Deep in The Philippines
When Bodhi’s 50-Year Storm comes (yes, we just name-checked Point Break), you want to be ready. Grab some extra-long flippers and learn to swim like the fishes in the Philippines.
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Forget Fall Foliage. Hit Up Harvest Time in Japan
Only in Japan would a rustic country farmstay include a disco greenhouse. A quick hop from Tokyo takes you straight into this organic wonderland. Strawberries and sweet potato heaven.
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Get Lost. Seriously, We Mean It
A long-time partner of T+L, Black Tomato specializes in crafting bespoke travel experiences around the globe, and their foray into tailor-made survivalism trips offers the ultimate sense of freedom.
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Wild Farm Experiences and Adventures in Australia
A vast, sparsely populated nation whose apocryphal origin story lies in taming the wild. A continent whose original inhabitants lived at one with nature for eons. Zero surprise that Australia is leading the trend in self-sufficiency stays.
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Renew Your Spirituality with a Simple Stay in Sri Lanka
There’s a reason so many independent-minded travelers want to keep the Teardrop of India on the DL. Inland from Sri Lanka’s gorgeous southern beaches, the simple, sustainable, spiritual life beckons.
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Jeju Island is a Trekker’s Paradise
Embrace the nature, culture and communities of Jeju Island with a hike along its spectacular coastlines.
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Three Cooking Classes That Take New Zealand’s Famous Food Culture Back In Time
If your idea of a Kiwi adventure involves DIY RVing around the two islands, the fend-for-yourself offerings highlighted here will make that plan look like the luxe life. There’s foraging and trekking, but the many ways to cook without a stove are alone worth the long-haul flight.
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This Boutique Homestay is Hidden Inside Malaysia’s Secret UNESCO World Heritage Site
In offbeat Perak, a new boutique homestay is throwing the spotlight onto Malaysia’s least-known UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Where to Eat, Drink, Shop and Stay in El Nido, Palawan
No longer just a transit point, El Nido Town and its neighboring beaches are coming into their own. By Stephanie Zubiri.
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10/10 Recommend Astrotourism for Post-Pandemic Travel
These days, more travelers are gazing at the skies than taking to them in airplanes. Dark Sky Parks, telescope meetups and bioluminescent zones herald the dawn of Asia’s astrotourism.
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5 Affordable Places to Travel in Southeast Asia
There’s no need to worry about your wallet at these incredible destinations around the region.
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When Your Island Vacation Gets Poured On
When you’ve been stuck in a studio apartment for the greater portion of the year, horror-movie-thick cloud coverage and ocean horizons murky with sheets of rain can only do so much to ruin a trip.
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The Essential Guide to Taking on Tokyo Like a Local
Enter your next Tokyo trip as an in-the-know local.
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Catch the Best of Kyoto in Bloom
A whirlwind trip to Kyoto ponders the ancient, the new and the impermanent.
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Going Solo Through Australia’s Outback
Solo adventuring in the outback takes grit, even for a seasoned traveler. During three weeks adventuring in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland, Chloe Sachdev finds a salve in the solitude.
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Top 10 Islands in Asia
The top 10 islands in Asia as voted by our readers in the T+L World’s Best Awards 2020.
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The Perfect Quarantine Hideouts in Southeast Asia
Some of Southeast Asia’s best getaways don’t require getting on a plane. Isolate in style with your own luxury villa.
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Top 5 Cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Sydney returns as the category favorite on the strength of its iconic harbor and postcard-worthy beaches.
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The Best 10 Cities in Asia 2020
Hoi An, Chiang Mai and Ubud reappear in this year’s edition of T+L World’s Best Cities. Add these cities to your bucket list.
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These Are The World’s Best Islands 2020
These far-flung winners promise way more than pristine beaches. Expect world-class wildlife viewing, delectable local foods and as much (or as little) outdoor activity as your heart desires.
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Nusa Lembongan Is a Haven for Surfers and Divers
A bit beyond Bali, boats bob in waters so clear you can see their shadows in the sand. Beach clubs ask only that you shed your pretentions with your flip-flops. And mola molas and mantas remind us of the important things. From a cliffside resort at the heart of Nusa Lembongan, Jeninne Lee-St. John finds paradise is draped in bougainvillea.
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There Are Tropical Islands, And Then There’s Tioman
It might be a trek to get to Tioman, but the little Malaysian diving star rewards with reefs teeming with turtles and an utter disregard for clocks.
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Brisbane Might Be Australia’s New Coolest City
A flourish of hip new hotels, dining spots and micro-bars sees Queensland’s once-dismissed capital on course to become one of Australia’s coolest cities.
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5 Day Hikes Outside Metro Manila
When urban living gets claustrophobic, there’s nothing like a hike to lift the spirits.
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The Best Hotels To Book For An Extended Stay
No need to live out of a suitcase: extended stays these days mean city-center locations, spacious modern abodes and top-notch 24-hour dining.
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Four Stylish Stays That Won’t Break Your Budget
High-contrast mid-city stays that deliver stylish comfort without breaking the budget.
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The Most Romantic Getaways To Inspire Your Next Trip
Bohemian isles, castaway retreats, adults-only hideouts—make it a magical couple’s getaway in one of these lush luxury escapes.
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You’ll Want To Book These Places For Your Next Business Trip
All work and no play is no way to do business travel. Mix up your next corporate trip with rooftop cocktails, sightseeing or soaking up the sun.
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Five Best Family Getaways Across Southeast Asia
Family trips are rarely as relaxing as you hope they’ll be. Luckily for parents, some kid-savvy properties in the region are making all-ages getaways child’s play.
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Central Vietnam Through the Eyes of A T+L Photographer
Armchair travel to the streets of Central Vietnam through these wanderlust-inducing snaps by Andrew Faulk.
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How Thailand is Becoming a Hub for LGBT+ Travel
As Thailand targets the LGBT+ market, local hoteliers are adopting cool new services and amenities that give deeper meaning to the term “all-inclusive.”
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If the Philippines Wasnt Already On Your Post-Pandemic Travel List, It Will Be Now
We are SO ready for a Palawan sunset.
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Go Ahead, Start Planning Your Next Trip to Japan
The emergency decree is ending and coronavirus cases in Japan are waning, so naturally we’ve started to plan our next trip.
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T+L Editors On Their Favorite Stories That Have Run in the Past Year
Past trips aren’t the only thing we’ve been reminiscing about. Here are the T+L articles from the past year that our editors loved a little extra.
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What Lockdown Looks Like for 10 People Around the Globe
Apart, but somehow not alone. Here’s what lockdown looks like for 10 people across the globe.
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Escape to the Philippines With This Recipe For Bicol Express Chicken
Food might be our favorite way to escape outside our homes these days. Here, a writer muses about the Philippines’ region of Bicol and offers her recipe on zesty Bicol Express Chicken.
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Best Ways To Pass Time During Quarantine
We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to entertain yourself while quarantining.
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What We’re Reading—Our Editors Share Their Favorite Books
Add these to your quarantine reading list.
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8 Off-The-Wall Family Trip Experiences
Mix things up on your next family trip with activities that get the imagination—and the adrenaline— flowing.
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This Retreat Is the Ultimate Mom-cation
A kids-optional retreat in Bali provides a nurturing space for moms to invest in themselves, recharge and reconnect with themselves.
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These Are the Places that We Can’t Wait to Travel Back To
As soon as we can fly, these are the trips we’ll be (re)taking.
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The Newest and Most Luxurious Ways to Cruise the Chao Phraya River
A fleet of luxury boats is plying Bangkok with some of the classiest cocktail hours in town and meals that’ll sate the most selective sailors.
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Kyoto: Eat, Sleep, Repeat
A cheat sheet to the newest hotels and restaurants in the imperial city.
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10 of the Most Colorful Places in Asia
Happier days are ahead! For now, virtually escape to these 10 cheerful places.
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Experience next-level Indonesian hospitality in marvellous melting-pot Jakarta
There are few places as kinetic as the Indonesian capital, where layers of history mesh with the contemporary, and modern drinking and dining venues are elevating the city’s game—and the most elevated address in town is the new Park Hyatt Jakarta.
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Here’s How to Gear Up for the Olympics in Tokyo
The best way to gear up for the Tokyo Olympics? Three days of intensive training in sport and culture. Just keep your gloves on.
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Cast off for holistic Kiwi hospitality in the City of Sails
Wonderful, walkable Waitematā harbour beckons, and now there’s a new waterfront manse to call “your wharenui” for travellers and locals alike. The understated luxury of Park Hyatt Auckland presents perfectly in low-key but ahead-of-the-curve New Zealand.
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5 Luxe Thai Getaways Where You Can Start the Year Off the Right Way
We can’t imagine a better beginning to 2020 than a holiday at one of these gems in the Cape Hotel Collection.
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Reasons To Travel in February
T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
Food & Drink
A Historic Tasting Binge in Luang Prabang
Often squeezed out by the cuisine of its neighbors, Laos offers its own menu worth exploring, writes Duncan Forgan, who goes on a historic tasting binge in Luang Prabang.
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Getting a new and memorable view of dynamic Hong Kong
This electric city—with its beloved mix of good eats, commerce, history, culture and nature—has been centered on the sea for centuries. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong offers an easy access, upscale stay where there are seriously no bad views.
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How to have a spirit-calming cultural immersion in Seoul
Some places just scream “cool”, others do it with a casual whisper. Seoul, with its historic nooks and enviable style, is the rare place that does both. Ensconce yourself in chic city living that stays rooted in the culture at Andaz Seoul Gangnam.
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This Might Be Bangkok’s Wildest Hotel Suite
A new suite in a beloved boutique hotel lets you feel the call of the wild in the middle of Bangkok.
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Snorkeling with Sharks in the Maldives
Beyond the overwater villas and sparkling lagoons, the friendly giants of the Maldives inhabit a paradise of their own.
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Passage to Lan Ha—Halong Bay’s Quieter Waters
A new luxury ship with a focus on wellness carries cruisers to a quiet corner of Halong Bay, promising a mindful journey through 500 million years of history—if that thought gets too heavy for you, just faceplant on a massage table and commune with working out your kinks instead.
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Where to go 2020
Twenty places to visit this year, including the majestic Hunza Valley, Bangkok for those with an appetite, and a new-look Kyoto.
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An Eco-Tour Helping Save Sabah’s Elephant Population
In a palm-oil plantation in Sabah, an unlikely eco-tourism alliance paves the way for Borneo pygmy elephants.
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6 Amazing Beach Bars for a Sundowner in Asia
These stylish watering holes at InterContinental resorts serve up drinks with a view.
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Maldives Rising: The New Resort That Puts Conservation at Its Forefront
InterContinental Maamunagau may have opened up the Maldives’ less-developed Raa Atoll to more visitors, but this sparkling new jewel makes protecting its pristine foundations the prime mission.
Culture
Bacolod Might Be the Philippines’ Most Welcoming City
Tracing her roots to Bacolod, Stephanie Zubiri discovers one secret to happiness in the Philippines’ “City of Smiles.”
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3 Ethical Tours for Wildlife Lovers
Sail into Komodo territory, visit retired elephants in Phuket, or try horse whispering in Gurgaon—this assortment of new experiences across Asia provides animal-friendly answers to the call of the wild.
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Taipei’s Food Scene Heats Up
With a group of young, wildly creative chefs leading the way, the Taiwanese capital is emerging as Asia’s buzziest culinary destination.
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Where Coral is King: Cruising the Atolls of the Rowley Shoals
In Western Australia, the little-known atolls of the Rowley Shoals have not only somehow escaped coral bleaching, but are thriving in defiance of global trends.
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We Went to Japan For A Citrus-Focused Tour
Squeezed into whisky or steeped in a bath— Japanese citrus works its magic on us.
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5 Reasons to Travel in November
T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
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Discovering Batanes in the Philippines’ Verdant North
At the top of the Philippines is a clutch of windswept islands where the bonds of community have been forged by the elements. In verdant Batanes, Stephanie Zubiri dances among lighthouses, absorbs lessons from tribal elders and just lets go.
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Watching Wild Antelope and Cheetahs on an Emirati Desert Island
Just off the coast of Abu Dhabi is an enchanting wildlife reserve with 8,000 years of human history. Jeninne Lee-St. John heads to a resort island where it’s hard to tell your sitting room from the savannah.
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This Hidden Sabah beach Is a Diver’s Paradise
A little-known north Borneo beach is Sabah’s best alternative diving spot, writes Marco Ferrarese, who asks that you keep Mengkabar Bay to yourself—and don’t disturb the tarsiers.
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Japan’s Sado Island Is a Trip Back to the Country’s Golden Age
Off the west coast of Japan, Adam H. Graham visits Sado Island seeking an immersion in the nation’s golden age, and discovers a shingle-roofed, pine-ridged, Midcentury time capsule.
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Returning to The Roof of The World, Nepal
With its myriad legends and legendary treks, mystical Nepal is adventure incarnate. Two decades after his first visit, Duncan Forgan heads back and finds you don’t need to climb Everest to reignite your sense of wonder.
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Preserving Paradise in Phu Quoc
How to prep a corner of paradise for the outside world while keeping it as pristine as possible is on the minds of many in Phu Quoc these days. It’s shockingly easy to get to this on-the-up Vietnamese idyll— just please don’t eat the sea urchin.
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Macau Beyond The Neon
If you ever need to get away from the bustling crowds in Macau and neon lights of the Cotai Strip, Coloane village offers a breath of fresh air and slices of nature: beaches, hiking trails, pandas and more.
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Shopping in Tokyo with Fashion Designer Tomo Koizumi
Fashion designer Tomo Koizumi pauses from his breakout year to share some of his favorite places to shop in the Japanese capital, stops that inspire him every day.
Culture
A Study in Contrasts in Guizhou
In China’s Guizhou province, a tech-forward culture rubs shoulders with ancient traditions.
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3 Reasons to Travel in September
T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
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Taking Thailand’s South By Motorcycle
Touring the south of Thailand on a vintage motorcycle is a chance for Duncan Forgan to get a true taste of the region and its limestone karsts, abandoned beaches and more than a plate or two of spicy food.
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Canggu is the Bali of Your Dreams
With a prolific population of creative, locally-minded cool kids, the place to be in Bali right now is surf town Canggu.
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This is Top chef Éric Ripert’s Travel Uniform
Eric Ripert may be one of the globe’s most highly lauded chefs, but he stays grounded with daily meditation—and keeping things simple on the road.
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3 Reasons to Travel in August
T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
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Here’s Why Taiwanese Whisky Should Be On Your Radar
Taiwan might not be the first locale that comes to mind when speaking of whisky. But Duncan Forgan seeks out the water of life here, and finds its single-malt expressions maturing mighty finely.
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The Eastern Side of Koh Lanta Is the Perfect Quiet Island Getaway
The eastern shore of Koh Lanta offers a more subdued take on the popular Thai island, writes Joe Cummings, who is already daydreaming of his next visit.
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An Eating Tour in Hong Kong With a Food Writer and Her Michelin Three Starred Chef Husband
Where do food writer Juliana Loh and her head chef husband, Guillaume Galliot, of the Michelin three-starred Caprice at the Four Seasons, dine out in Hong Kong? From cheap eats to high-end, the foodie couple serves us some of their favorites in the city.
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4 Floating Breakfasts That Are Worth Skipping The Buffet For
You know that phrase, “do it for the gram”? We’re pretty sure floating breakfasts were born from it, and, well, as long as we get the shot, we’ll welcome the trend from every angle.
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Exploring Hue One Bite at a Time
Vietnam’s last dynasty may have built extravagant monuments around its imperial citadel, but Lester V. Ledesma says the enduring monarchic influence is found in the food of the commonfolk—the banh Hue.
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6 Craft Breweries in Asia Worth Checking Out
Asia’s craft suds scene keeps getting better. Craig Sauers checks in with six exciting breweries using local flavors and ingredients to push beer boundaries.
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Unmanning the Bar: 5 Women Shaking Up Asia’s Bar Scene
Meet some of the cool women shaking things up in Southeast Asia’s best drinking dens.
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A heritage row in the former Burmese capital gives us food envy
Lined with crumbling fin-de-siècle buildings, Rangoon’s Pansodan Road transports visitors back to the former capital’s colonial yesteryears. But now, on-trend restaurants are breathing new life into the heritage edifices that once housed government offices and banks.
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Return to Paradise: Boracay’s Green Comeback
Boracay is back, cleaner and greener than ever. But what are the other implications when a popular tourist haunt shuts down for a reboot? Stephanie Zubiri returns to be the island to see if this Philippines favorite can preserve its soul along with its shores.
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5 Private-Jet Tours Worth Saving Up For
First class isn’t the only way to fly. How about flatbeds, chefs and your own crew on one-of-a-kind trips that let you skip the customs line? Private-jet tours are taking well-heeled travelers for the most luxurious cultural exchanges.
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7 Reasons You Should Explore Bangkok’s Thonburi Side
A flashy new mall has lured more visitors over to the Thonburi side of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river than ever before, but its Khlong San neighborhood has long been a local hub for Sino-Siamese eats and a lively social scene.
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Khmer Connection
Newly paved roads in Cambodia’s northeast make exploring via motorbike easier than ever. An intrepid solo trip around Banlung leads to natural discoveries and tasty local eateries and, best of all, that warm Khmer hospitality.
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Timor-Leste: Paradise Yet Untouched
Twenty years after its hard-won independence, Timor-Leste is only just beginning to open up its natural landscape to the region. Exploring every corner of Southeast Asia’s youngest country, Sophie Raynor discovers the pristine wonders we’ve been missing out on.
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This Luxe Resort Was Inspired by Its Island Site’s Celestial Energy
By Daven Wu. As islands go, the first impression of Ulleungdo tends to be a little underwhelming. Rising out of South Korea’s East Sea, this squat, dark mound of cedar-and juniper-cloaked volcanic rock seems an unlikely dream destination, especially as getting here is, to put it mildly, a major schlep. And yet, for generations, successive waves of […]
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How to Spend a Weekend in Vientiane
Often considered a gateway town, Vientiane is an underrated destination in its own right. Laurel Tuohy wanders its heritage streets and finds hip new hangouts that are reinvigorating the city.
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Finding Inner Peace at Vietnam’s Most Spiritual Resort
Following the well-trod pilgrim path to Vietnam’s most spiritual peak, features editor Eloise Basuki spends a few nights at Yen Tu mountain’s new designer resort, a sprawling palace that honors the mountain’s regal history.
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Fit for a Raja
Rajasthan is littered with the former forts, castles and chateaux of the Rajput Maharajas who ruled the region for centuries. On a royal tour of new palatial digs turned into heritage hotels, Rachna Sachasinh finds luxurious renewal projects that manage to conjure the community spirit of far humbler abodes.
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7 Bucket-List Worthy Resorts In The Maldives
Sinking? More like sprouting. There are so many beautiful new reasons to visit the Maldives, it’s hard for us to keep track. Read on for a hit-list of some of the freshest resorts in this far-flung Indian Ocean paradise nation.
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These 6 Design Hotels Are Millennial-Approved
Low-budget, high-design, next-gen hotels have begun to sweep Asia, an on-trend fit for digital nomads, flashpackers and aesthetes alike.
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These Are Our Favorite Business Hotels Around Asia
Traveling on the job doesn’t have to be boxy and boring. These upscale hotels do the hard work for you, leaving more time to enjoy your surroundings.
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Art at the Edge of the World
Sydney is in the midst of a cultural renaissance, with a booming contemporary art and festival scene that could rival any on the global stage. Tony Perrottet explores the creative side of Australia’s iconic city by the sea. Plus, where to stay, eat and drink right now.
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On the Maritime Frontier of Off-the-Grid Burma
Off the south coast of Burma, the barely touched, largely uninhabited Mergui Archipelago beckons the intrepid sailor. Joe Cummings checks his phone at the cabin door for an exploration of the new eco-resorts in one of the least touristed places in Southeast Asia.
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A New Era in Kuala Lumpur
As Malaysia goes through a political shake-up, the capital is rippling with change. With an influx of luxury hotels and experimental, proudly Malaysian restaurants, plus a community of small bars adding cool spots to spend the night, Eloise Basuki finds it is now worth lingering in Kuala Lumpur.
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The 6 Best Hotels to Celebrate A Special Occasion
From a former royal guesthouse to a room with sweeping Mount Fuji views, these intimate, extravagant and picturesque resorts are just the spots to celebrate those once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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Sight Unseen in Saigon
With its landmark heritage buildings, and now shimmering skyscrapers, Dong Khoi Street is undoubtedly Saigon’s most prestigious address. But it’s the drag’s more inconspicuous charms, squirrelled away in century-old apartment blocks, that continually coax Connla Stokes to the area.
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This inspirational underwater tour explores the Indigenous ties to the Great Barrier Reef
Adventure group Experience Co’s Indigenous rangers tell the creation stories that were passed down to them from First Nation land and sea owners.
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6 Hotels Perfect for a Family Vacation
We know it’s no easy feat to vacation with multiple people, ages and energy levels, so here are some of our favorite hotels where everyone can get their kicks.
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Perth Coming of Age
On the shore of Western Australia, once-sleepy Perth is coming of age as a new culinary and creative destination.
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Small-Town Surfing Center Siargao Island Needs to Be on Your Radar
If small-town surfing center Siargao island isn’t already on your radar, it will be very soon. Jeninne Lee-St. John propellers out to the eastern edge of the Philippines, where hand-woven hammocks hang on still-empty sands, laissez-faire beach life sets the tone at bars, in boutique hotels and on the breaks—and the pacific currents roll in uninterrupted.
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3 Cozy Australian Hotels with Big Perks
Across Australia, compact quarters among the great outdoors are sometimes the coziest way to spend a weekend. Eloise Basuki uncovers a few tiny hotels offering big experiences.
Hotels & Resorts
8 Creative Hotels For Digital Nomads
With designer digs and creative spaces, a new crop of hotels is making it easier than ever to ditch the nine-to-five and embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
Culture
Meditative State: Cruising Burma’s Irrawaddy River on the Road to Mandalay
Channel your inner Buddha on a Belmond cruise through Burma.
Food & Drink
4 Bangkok Rooftop Bars With Killer Views
The Southeast Asian City of Angels definitely looks its best from high up in the sky. Soak in the stellar panoramas from these stylish watering holes.
Food & Drink
Dining and Driving Through Central Vietnam
Vietnam’s narrow waistline is bursting with indigenous dishes and inviting eateries. Duncan Forgan dines and drives from Hue to Danang to Hoi An.
Inspiration
3 Bangkok Spas You Have To Try
You can’t walk a block in the capital with out passing two things: a 7-Eleven and a massage place. In truth, we’d entrust our sore muscles to plenty of the latter, but the following spas truly surpass your standard street-side foot rubs .
Hotels & Resorts
Chasing Calm in Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Sleepy Tangalle, on the south coast of Sri Lanka, is getting investments on its perfect sands. Head there soon, before you have to share the waves.
Food & Drink
5 Unforgettable Dishes You Have to Try
Whether they’re served in a bar, a humble street restaurant or a Michelin-worthy gastronomic temple, some specialties are worth seeking out no matter where in the world they may be.
Inspiration
Mermaid Island
On verdant, volcanic Cheju, farmers raise tasty black pigs, grandpa statues boost fertility, and lady divers pry abalone from the icy depths of the sea. Duncan Forgan reports from this legendary treasure chest in the Korean Strait.
Inspiration
The Next Pride of Palawan
One Philippine beach town is toeing the green line before tossing up tourist-filled resorts. JENINNE LEE-ST. JOHN lives to tell the tale of why you should visit sustainable San Vicente—just not too many of you, please.