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Photographer Philipp Aldrup
5 ways to become a better travel photographer
Well-traveled German photographer Philipp Aldrup may be based in Singapore and doing great work here (he’s exhibited at Objectifs and Artistry, as well as shot The Observatory’s latest...
Eastern & Oriental Express Train
Travel in real style to Bangkok
Skip the ennui of flying, in favour of a more regal form of transport by hopping aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express train service between Singapore and Bangkok.
Little Dragon
Little Dragon, De La Soul and more to headline Thailand's Wonderfruit festival this December
Happening the weekend after ZoukOut, the new three-day music, art and food festival looks like it's well worth the trip to Thailand.      
Akaryn Koh Krabay in Cambodia
Discover Asia's latest island idyll
If you're tired of the usual beach escapes then why not consider this new private island resort in Cambodia.
3 hot design and art events happening in Chiang Mai
3 more great reasons to head to Chiang Mai this winter
Find out about three exciting art and design events taking place in Thailand's popular Northern city this December. 
Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou
Flash sale alert: 30% savings at Shangri-La hotels in China
From Nov 20-22, book a stay in any of the Shangri-La hotels in China and you get to shave 30% off your bill. 
KLM refurbished plane at Amerstadam's Schiphol airport. (credit: Airbnb)
Spend the night on a pimped-out plane with first-class comforts
An airplane with a king-sized bed? Sounds much more comfortable than the red-eye flights we're used to. 
Sunset by the river
5 reasons why now’s a great time to visit Yangon
For all the charm of its crumbling colonial past, Yangon is one of South East Asia’s grittier cities (think Jakarta, with only mildly less gridlock). But as Myanmar continues its slow, forward-...
Foie gras with strawberry wine at La Pergola, Phnom Penh
The hottest new restaurants in SE Asia
It's a good time to be a foodie with a passport as a host of sexy dining options have just opened in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.  
Hanok house in Korea (credit: Timothy Brown)
Now you can enjoy an authentic Hanok stay in Korea
For a full-on Korean experience, check yourself into one of these traditional Hanok houses.    
Koh Kut, Thailand
Cheap and cheerful beach holidays
Can’t afford to fly to the Maldives? We’ve got a cheaper alternative for you. 
Taktsang, Bhutan (credit: Tourism Council of Bhutan)
3 reasons to visit Bhutan in 2015
If you’ve been planning a trip to Bhutan, next year is the year to make it happen. Go now before everyone else does.  
SilkAir
Fly direct to Cairns
One more destination for water babies. 
SPG Keyless at W Singapore
Goodbye keycards
There's now an app that unlocks your hotel room.  
Takoyaki
Only in Amerikamura
Osaka’s answer to Harajuku is all kinds of quirky fun.
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Hyatt's 24-hour staycation
Forget dragging yourself out of bed to make the 12pm check-out.
Aman Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo gets an Aman hotel
Unwind to amazing city views (and Mt Fuji in the distance) in the financial district.
View from Vertigo and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Bangkok
Go on a food fueled holiday
Because we never need a reason for a spontaneous foodie getaway.
The Mulia (credit: The Mulia Resort & Villas)
Asia's hottest hotels
With this many spectacular hotels around Asia, you’ll never run out of places on your travel wish list. Here are a few of the most achingly beautiful hotels in the region. 
Sunshine Nation Island Takeover 2013
Have a rockin’ good time in Malaysia
Gear up for a creative arts festival and a private beach party, all happening in Malaysia. Let the good times roll. 
The roof terrace of The Excelsior, Hong Kong
A wintery Christmas in Hong Kong
Jump on a short flight and take to the busy streets and bright lights of Hong Kong this festive season.
Hilton Singapore Executive King
Celebrate the year-end with staycations at Hilton and Conrad Centennial
Nothing says holidays quite like a well-timed staycation in luxe hotels around town.
Travel Guide 2014
Plan your next adventure with our upcoming travel guide
Want to escape the country but have no idea where to go? Get some inspiration with our travel guide hitting newsstands next month!
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Osaka and Beyond: Exploring the diverse Kansai region
Japan’s third largest city is the perfect springboard for visiting the country's most historically rich region.