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The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is Back with a Bang
The sleepy island of Cheung Chau is known for three things: pirates, windsurfing and the Bun Festival. But it’s the festival that keeps visitors coming back, year after year, to see what is surely Hong Kong’s most colourful, quirky, classically Chinese event. And now Hong Kong’s borders are fully reopened, visitors can come and enjoy […] -
Bali Ranks High in World’s Most Popular Destinations
Tripadvisor has once again placed Bali among the world’s most popular destinations, awarding it the second spot in the annual Travelers’ Choice Award for Destinations. Nicknamed the Island of the Gods, Bali climbed from fourth place in 2022 to second place in 2023, missing out narrowly to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and taking […] -
29Rooms Makes its Asia Debut in Singapore
The 29Rooms concept has won acclaim and rave reviews across the US and has now made its Asia debut in Singapore. It features 29 rooms, all offering an environment with its own enchanting aromas, sounds and textures, and all based on individual themes that are creative, brilliant and sometimes more than a touch bizarre. As […] -
Enjoy Malayia’s Most Blissful Burger!
Back in 1978, while Haji Ramly Mokni was working at a butcher’s counter in a Kuala Lumpur market, he noticed people often asked for halal-certified burger patties and went away disappointed. So he and his wife started making their own from home, with next to no capital and no professional equipment. Adapting the basic patty […] -
Camping Adventures on the Kulan Mountains
For those who want to recapture the spirit of adventure, the team in Cambodia have put together an option in the Kulan mountain range that will help them do just that. The journeys begin in Siem Reap where guests are picked up and taken for a 90-minute drive to the mountains. Along the way there’s […] -
Wind Down on a Beautiful Laotian Houseboat
Mueang Feuang is a city that teems with stunning scenery and laid back charm, as popular with Lao people as it is with visitors, and a trip to Mueang Feuang simply has to include a stay on a traditional houseboat. Guests will be enchanted by the natural atmosphere and local way of life that has […] -
Samui Escape by Private Catamaran or Speedboat
With these exclusive touring options around Koh Samui, guests can sail the tropical islands in Thailand southern region by private luxury catamaran, or explore Angthong National Marine Park on a private speedboat. The catamaran option takes them, along with family and friends, through beautiful Samui Bay to Koh Tan on a half day cruise. There’s […] -
A Chance to Learn the Ancient Art of Sake Brewing
The Kitsukura Sake Brewery, established in 1696 in the Saku region of Nagano prefecture, offers a unique program to discover the fascinating art of brewing it. Blessed with abundant pure water sources, an ideal natural environment and some of the finest rice grown in Japan, the region has been producing sake for centuries. That profound […] -
Hue Family Fun: Ancient Arenas, Pottery and Kite Flying
This specially curated trip starts with a visit to the external ring of the Tiger Fighting Arena, a venue where Nguyen emperors viewed contests between elephants and tigers since 1832. Needless to say, that uneven contest was ended long ago but the arena’s atmosphere and architecture still make for a fascinating visit. Then it’s on […] -
Ramadan Kareem! Enjoy the spirit of Ramadan
“Ramadan Kareem,” a greeting often used during the month of Ramadan, translates as “have a generous Ramadan”. And you can truly enjoy that generosity of spirit when you stroll around the lively bazaars that pop-up all-over Singapore throughout the month, which lasts this year from 22 or 23 March to 21 April. The main bazaar […] -
Cheers! Salut! Ganbei! Slangevar!
After a two-year pause due to Covid, the Hong Kong Whisky Festival comes back with a bigger bang than ever on new dates of 29-30 April. Organised by InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong where the event takes place and Tiffany’s New York Bar, and set across four whole floors, it features the largest collection of […] -
Join our Guide Bhudi on a Tour of Ubud & Surroundings
Bhudi has been a Destination Asia Indonesia guide for 20 years and the love he has for his work and his locale, the town of Ubud in the uplands of Bali, is captivating and infectious. You can see the attraction from the moment you get here. Known for its charming coffee shops, delicious cuisine and hiking […]