RAUCOUS RITE OF PASSAGE

Raucous Rite of PassageChiang 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. The rite of passage cum celebration starts with monks shaving the...

TOUCH THE SKY

Touch the SkyKuala 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, becoming a stage for balloonists from across the world to showcase their flying machines. This year,...

CAMBODIA PILATES RETREAT

Stretching to HistoryCambodia | 8-13 Mar 2020 Renowned Pilates teacher Leslie Logan is hosting a cultural and fitness experience in Siem Reap this March and August. The Pilates and Profitable Pilates five-day retreats are great for both beginners and Pilates pros, and...

CHANTABURI

The Sands Less Travelled Thailand’s eastern coastline offers seaside escapes and rustic beauty minus the crowds. Words & Photos Phoowadon Duangmee Walking down the main strip, time-worn shophouses, rustic yet chic restaurants, municipal museums and Chinese shrines...