Things to do on Chao Phraya River Bangkok include hopping on and hopping off the public ferries to see the Thai capital’s breathtaking riverside sights such as Wat Arun and explore off-the-beaten-track waterfront neighbourhoods, taking a canal tour by long-tail boat along the lesser-visited khlongs, and savouring traditional food on a secret river island. When … Read more
The best restaurants in Asia for 2023 according to voters of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List were announced in Singapore this week. At #1 is Le Du restaurant in Bangkok, a contemporary Thai, casual fine diner helmed by the immensely talented and sustainably minded Thai chef, Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn. His restaurant Nusara, a tribute to … Read more
Japan in winter is a must for everything from snowboarding and skiing in Hakuba to visiting Nagano’s snow monkeys, best visited between December and March. Other essential things to do in Japan in winter include seeing the deer in Nara, staying in a traditional ryokan, relaxing in an onsen, slurping curry soup in Furano, and … Read more
Rottnest Island. Ah… Yes, that’s the sound of a deep sigh. This drop-dead gorgeous island with squeaky white sand beaches and sparkling waters off the coast of Perth, the Western Australian capital, is one of our favourite destinations. Here’s our Rottnest Island travel guide with our tips to where to stay, eat and drink and … Read more
The pop and crackle of Lunar New Year firecrackers going off around our Siem Reap neighbourhood has punctuated the soundtrack of birdsong, motorbikes, barking dogs, crowing roosters, laughing students, and the occasional shouts of tuk tuk drivers: “Tuk tuk! Tuk tuk? You want tuk tuk, madam?” It’s Lunar New Year’s Eve here in Siem Reap … Read more