After Filipina held at immigration after being asked for yearbook, passenger flies in graduation toga

Manila | March 27, 2023

This follows the recent trend of passengers bringing college diplomas on their flight to the airport.

Best Things To Do in Singapore This Weekend (Mar 31-Apr 2)

Singapore | March 30, 2023

It’s sax-xy time with Kenny G, get into the Trading Pit at Sneaker Con, and gotta catch ’em sakura blooms with Pikachu. Upcoming Concerts and Festivals Keep up with the latest concerts and festivals compiled in this list! Ice Cream...

Best Things To Do in Bali This Weekend (March 31- April 2)

Bali | March 30, 2023

A plethora of suggestions for you to live your Bali life to the fullest.

Is TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi Singaporean? Twitter users don’t seem to think so from the way he speaks.

Singapore | March 27, 2023

TikTok’s ‘daddy’ is now questioned if he’s really Singaporean.

Even Thor wears a helmet: Indonesians praise Chris Hemsworth for obeying rules while riding motorcycle in Bali 

Bali | March 23, 2023

His comments got flooded with compliments from Indonesians over the fact he was simply wearing a helmet, which says a lot about how annoyed they are at all the foreigners who don't

Best Things to Do in Manila This Weekend (March 30-April 2)

Manila | March 30, 2023

There are lots to do in Manila this week! Coconuts gives you the lowdown on the most happening events and activities this weekend.

Best Things To Do in Jakarta This Weekend (March 31-April 2)

Jakarta | March 30, 2023

Say what you will about Jakarta, but nobody can accuse the capital of being boring. We have put together this city guide with plenty of great suggestions on things you can do to fill your days with thought-provoking art exhibitions, cool events and...

Best things to do in Kuala Lumpur this weekend (March 31- April 2)  

KL | March 30, 2023

What are you doing this weekend?

Singapore woman shares spooky sleepover in Pulau Ubin, warns visitors to ‘bring a tent’

Singapore | March 23, 2023

Cute stray dogs that follow you around, abundant wildlife and untouched natural landscapes await you on Pulau Ubin.  But according to TikTok user @Hxyisabelle, who went camping with some friends on the island, there is something ominous on the...

Non-Hindu locals defy pecalang to hang out at the beach during Nyepi

Bali | March 24, 2023

Foreigners defying Nyepi rules is one thing, but locals?

‘Mum, I don’t want to survive another day’: Adorable Singapore boy tries his best on first day of Ramadan fasting

Singapore | March 24, 2023

The boy emerged with a pitiful face while dragging his feet after surviving a day at school without eating.

Singapore’s forgotten landmarks explained

Singapore | March 27, 2023

After being gazetted as a conserved building, Golden Mile Complex, the new developers are looking to preserve the facade and distinct features of the iconic building. And while we can be fortunate to still have this building (or a Version 2.0 of it)...

Mile High Sauna: Passengers recount sweltering 2-hour AC-less flight from Bali to Jakarta

Jakarta | March 24, 2023

Heat, anxiety, and a whole lot of sweat are the inevitable outcomes from a non-air conditioned flight. While most of us take airplane AC for granted, passengers of a recent Super Air Jet flight from Bali to Jakarta went through the horrid ordeal,...

Ateneo suspends all church Masses to atone for ‘sacrilege’ after high school teen brings home host and posts online review

Manila | March 27, 2023

ICYDK, the desecration of the communion wafer merits ex-communication.

‘Like Singapore’: AI program reimagines Pasig River with parks and open spaces instead of that concrete road we insist on building

Manila | March 27, 2023

Team Manila’s Jowee Alviar enlisted the help of Midjourney to produce these promising visuals, which beg the question: if AI could come up with this idea, why can’t the government?

Singaporeans find loophole by filling up giant goblets for S$1 in bubble tea BYOB promo (Video)

Singapore | March 27, 2023

The brand asked customers to be ‘creative’ but some users got offended.

Polish couple arrested in Gianyar for camping outside during Nyepi

Bali | March 24, 2023

We recently published a guide on the dos and don'ts during Nyepi (Day of Silence) this week. Some people clearly missed the memo. 

‘Racist’ Singapore woman throws big fuss at family she says is taking too much space on train (Video)

Singapore | March 28, 2023

‘So you’re like drunk, is it? Your kid will grow up to be a brat as well,’

Thai beer crusader faces 750K baht fine for posts about craft brewing

Bangkok | March 27, 2023

A Thai advocate for reforming alcohol laws faces prosecution and hefty fines for posting photos of craft beer in recent years.  One week after Thanakorn “Benz” Tuamsa-ngiam hosted a large gathering of like-minded beer fans, the activist has...

Denpasar to ban e-bikes at Sanur Beach Pedestrian Area despite objections from rental businesses

Bali | March 28, 2023

The Denpasar City Administration announced over the weekend that e-bikes will be banned at the Sanur Beach Pedestrian Area as of this Saturday in its bid to make the iconic tourism spot more tourist-friendly despite complaints from rental...

Bangkok’s Le Du named best restaurant in Asia

Bangkok | March 29, 2023

Nine Bangkok restaurants made this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, with refined modern Thai dining spot Le Du crowned the best of the best.  The Asia edition of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants by drinking water company San Pellegrino...