Bangkok’s best kept antiques shopping secret: Wat Suan Kaew
Whether you’re in the market for second-hand furniture, antique temple fixtures, or retro knick-knacks, the market stalls around Wat Suan Kaew will offer all that – and then some. Hunting for antiques and vintage furniture in …
In pictures: Hoshinoya Guguan, Taiwan
As big fans of the Hoshinoya brand (also known as the ‘Aman of Japan’ – go figure!), we were thrilled to find out the group was opening a resort in the tiny hot spring enclave …
Banyan bliss: a long weekend at Banyan Tree Phuket
The benefits of living in Bangkok? Beach resorts are just a quick, 50-dollar flight away. We hopped over to Phuket for a long weekend of fun in the sun as guests of the Banyan Tree …
Bangkok’s best design hostels
Look, of course, we’d choose rocking up at The Sukhothai (or another luxury hotel in Bangkok) over sharing a room with eight strangers. But we understand that not everyone travels with this kind of budget …
Why Lan Luang is Bangkok’s latest #CafeHopping hotbed
Once a bustling commercial district on the edge of Rattanakosin, now a breeding ground for creative dining concepts and quirky cafes. Lan Luang and its adjoining streets are hot, and these four cafes that have …
9 Thai handicrafts you’ll actually want to buy
From woodwork to weaving, Thai handicrafts are leaving the village and are taking the design stage by storm. Designers work together with local artisans, creating homewares, jewellery and cosmetics that combine ancient techniques with modern …
Where to eat, drink and shop in Tainan, Taiwan
Mention to a Taiwanese that you’re visiting Tainan, and you’ll undoubtedly receive a list of things to eat. As Taiwan’s culinary capital, locals come from wide and far to feast on its famous xiaochi (small …
Where to stay in Bangkok – an insider’s area guide
Ever since making Bangkok our home 5 years ago, we have been asked numerous times: “What is the best area to stay in Bangkok?” With 50 districts and more than 1000 hotels to choose from, …
Colonial splendour at 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has no shortage of posh resorts, but most of them are either miles out of town, or are missing that boutique-y touch that makes a hotel stay so memorable. 137 Pillars House, however, …
Pared-down perfection: Amanoi, Vietnam
Perched on a remote cliff along the jagged coastline of Vietnam’s Nui Chua National Park, Amanoi has it all: a chilled-out beach club, a serene spa, and plenty of facilities for a stay as relaxing …