Two Thai Desserts Considered Among World’s Best
Thailand | News Flash
It’s a sweet triumph for Thai desserts! Recently CNN listed two beloved Thai desserts, Mango with Sticky Rice and Thab Thim Krob, a delicate sweet of water chestnuts in coconut milk, as choices for “50 of the World’s Best Desserts” for the year 2018. read more
Mountain Fête & Boat Race for Elephants
Chiang Rai & BKK | 13-17 Mar 2019
On a ridge in northern Thailand overlooking the border with Myanmar and Laos is perched the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort while the neighbouring Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) Camp sits nearby. read more
Midnight Run for Charity
Koh Samui | 23 Mar 2019
Charity and a holiday can sometimes go hand in hand or rather on foot as in the case of the 7th annual Koh Samui Midnight Run. Taking place every March, read more
Artistic Encounters
Hong Kong | 29-31 Mar 2019
Art aficionados will want to pay a visit to Hong Kong this March as the city once again plays host to Art Basel. The seventh edition will feature art displays from 242 leading galleries from 36 countries and territories across Asia, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Africa during the duration of the event. read more
Choul Chnam Thmey
Cambodia | 14-16 Apr 2019
As the rest of the world gets into the full swing of 2019 in April; Cambodians across the country will be busy celebrating the Khmer New Year. The occasion, which also coincides with the end o the harvesting season, read more
Trat: Like No Other
Enjoy a sense of wonder in Trat’s greenery and waterways while basking in its warm community spirit. read more
Summer is Mango Madness!
When it comes to the varieties of mango in Thailand, its long list has resulted in a never-ending love affair for the succulent fruit, it’s something people can enjoy all the time, especially when it reaches its peak flavour in the summer. read more
Behold the King of Fruits
With its prickly exterior this odoriferous Southeast Asian delicacy hides a soft inside that devotees fiercely love. read more
Thailand’s Songkran Festival
In the old days, Songkran was regarded as the Siam kingdom’s New Year’s Day. Taking place during the 13th to 15th of April every year, the traditions of the festival see influences from Brahman beliefs. It first began with the observance of nature. read more
Lao’s “Pi Mai Lao”
During the 14th to 16th of April every year, many activities during this event are similar to those of the Thai Lanna tradition, which covers the cleaning of homes, “Bai Sri Su Kwan” (the Thai threading ceremony) for blessins, and a bathing ritual for Buddha statues. read more
Myanmar’s Thingyan
Called Thingyan, Myanmar’s water festival takes place in the second week of April, and based on the Buddhist calendar. It’s a greatly anticipated event among the people of Myanmar as it means relaxation and celebrations for the New Year. read more
Cambodia’s Chaul Chanam Thmey or Khmer New Year
The New Year in Cambodia takes place in the dawn of the harvest season. Each year, the Cambodian government always selects either the dates of the 13th to 15th or the 14th to 16th of April as the date for the Khmer Songkran. It has similar traditions to that of Thailand in which the festival is divided into three days. read more
Festival Origin May Trace Back to India
When we look back on history, here’s how Songkran came about. It’s said that the festival in Mumbai and Delhi in India marked the origin of Songkran. Taking place in the month of March as well, the Holi Festival indicates the end of the harvest year. read more
Stayed: Farmer’s Boutique Resort
Majestic birds swoop in and out searching for fish in the shallow rice paddies. The droning hum of a spectrum of frogs hypnotise the night, a reminder that the entire nocturnal ecosystem is active in the shadows. A top-notch Thai restaurant overlooks it all, read more
Tasted: Le Meridien Samui
Le Meridien has a reputation, and a good one at that. Their property on Lamai Beach in Koh Samui sets the benchmark for a high calibre, classically Oriental-styled resort. read more
Tried: Breeze Spa at Amari Samui
Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach has a lot to offer. you’ll find warm tropical seas that meet golden sands, a spectrum of shopping options from traditional to opulent, cuisines from all over the globe, and a robust nightlife scene. read more
A Riverfront Star
Bangkok
With the cultural diversity of Bangkok’s riverside communities, it’s no surprise the areas along the Chao Phraya River or “River of Kings” provide the exciting opportunity for luxury brand Capella to drop anchor. read more
Good to the Last Drop
Samui
Inspired by her own miraculous journey to health, Khun Kwang or Miss Kwang, started Juice Queen in 2014 to share her knowledge and fervent love of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. read more
A Gastropub Comes to Town
Phuket
It’s official, Phuket Town is getting trendy. Just a few years ago, that seemed unlikely but with a sea of Instagram-worthy businesses popping up, the welcome update has become reality. read more
Migration of Tastes
Chiang Mai
Khu Khao is the name of the main restaurant at the newly-opened Raya Heritage in Chiang Mai. Curated from the core concepts that focus on the story of the Thai North, read more
Music Festival 2019
Pattaya
The legendary music festival, one of the biggest event in Pattaya is back again this year after taking a 2-year break. This year, the Pattaya Music Festival returns with the same fun and variety of music. read more
Love-Themed Street
Chengdu
Chengdu, with its 2,000-year-old history, culture and culinary accolades, is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the world. read more
The Great Outdoors
Hong Kong
National Geographic and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) have teamed up to promote some of the city’s most stunning landscapes as part of its 10th annual Great Outdoors campaign. read more
Robot Chefs Rollout
Singapore
Guests at Millennium Hotels and Resorts can now get their eggs cooked by AUSCA (Autonomous Service Chef Associate), the world’s first robot chef. read more
Luxury Hammam
Kuala Lumpur
With its variety of traditional treatments, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur’s SoSPA offers the perfect respite for weary travellers to the capital city. read more
Into the Wild
Cambodia
For travellers looking to get closer to nature during their visit to Cambodia, the answer can be found at the southern tip of the Cardamom National Park. read more
Phu Quoc Healing
Phu Quoc
The island getaway of Phu Quoc recently welcomed the opening of Harnn wellness spa at the InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort. winning accolades globally, read more
Unexpected Yet Good
Yangon
One find dining place the effort through Yangon downtown’s traffic is Burma Bistro, on the corner of Merchant Road and Shwe Bon Thar Road. read more
An Extravagant Adventure
Luang Prabang
Rosewood Luang Prabang adds the romance to travel for the discerning guest who lands at their luxury property in the Lan Xang Kingdom in northern Laos. read more
Festive Touch
Mumbai
Mumbai heralds spring with two festivals that are celebrated with much pomp and splendor. Add to this, an ever-evolving restaurant scene and new street art, and there’s much to see and do in the city. read more
A Sandbank Picnic
Maldives
For those seeking a different kind of quick getaway in the Maldives, your own private sandbank awaits. In addition to the atolls, read more
