Indonesian gov’t restores airplane flight occupancy rate to full despite new restrictions
The Indonesian government has restored flight occupancy rate to full capacity until at least Jan. 25, despite soaring...
Insta vs. Reality: What it’s *actually* like to stay in a treehouse in Bali
With literally thousands of hotels to choose from in Bali, it really takes something special for a place to stand out from the pack. We’re starting to see more and more “out...
Star Wars fans can experience desert Tatooine landscape in Tunisian Sahara
We can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie to come out (clearly there will be plenty more given it’s gone...
The Coconuts Guide to the Best Malaysian Food in NYC: Where to find authentic nasi lemak, mee goreng, laksa, bee hoon, teh tarik and more
Malaysia is world famous for Michelle Yeo, Jimmy Choo, and the 1999 classic, Entrapment, directed by Jon Amiel and...
The Coco Travel Guide to Dili: A weekend of nature, culture, history and food in the seaside Timor-Leste capital
Untouched coral reefs, pristine beaches, organic fresh-fruit markets, and gentle, friendly locals make...
The Coco Travel Guide to Adventure and Relaxation in Sabah: Manukan Island, Poring Hot Springs & Kinabalu Park
Southeast Asia has no shortage of striking volcanoes to hike up, or idyllic islands with turquoise waters to splash...
Indonesia extends border closure to all foreign visitors until Jan. 28
Indonesia announced that it will extend temporary closure of its borders to all foreign travelers, which is now set to...
Baguio City hiking trail closed indefinitely after tourists dump trash, destroy plants
And this is why we can’t have nice things. Camp John Hay in Baguio City announced over the weekend that it was...
Bali has updated its test requirements for incoming domestic travelers. Here’s what you should know
Bali has extended testing requirements for incoming domestic visitors from Jan. 9 onwards.
X2 Pattaya Oceanphere, opening in April, will be Bang Saray Beach’s first all-pool villa resort
Pool villas for all in the boutique resort.
Here are the world’s happiest countries in 2019
Too bad Disney World wasn't in the running.
This CNY fundraising trip (for a Mongolian school) takes visitors on a winter adventure in Terelj National Park
An adventure for a good cause.
Visiting the Paris Catacombs: Inside the underground tunnels filled with bones from over 6 million dead
You’ve waited in line for a split-second selfie with the Mona Lisa, climbed the stairs to the top of Sacré-Cœur,...
THAILAND
Thailand’s peak park season cut short as COVID closes key sites
At a time of year when people normally swarm mountains, forests and islands under ideal conditions, swelling COVID-19...
Escape to nature in scenic Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan this December
| Coconuts Bangkok x Tourism Authority of Thailand | End the year on a high.
Travel plans up in the air with COVID? Postpone and still get those Thai hotel rebates
Travelers who signed up for domestic travel rebates may still be able to get them for up to a year if they postpone...
Get more stuff to travel as desperate Thailand dangles new benefits
Travelers can get more money to fly and spend at more places under the latest boost of a domestic travel subsidy. A...
INDONESIA
Indonesian gov’t restores airplane flight occupancy rate to full despite new restrictions
The Indonesian government has restored flight occupancy rate to full capacity until at least Jan. 25, despite soaring...
Indonesia extends border closure to all foreign visitors until Jan. 28
Indonesia announced that it will extend temporary closure of its borders to all foreign travelers, which is now set to...
Bali has updated its test requirements for incoming domestic travelers. Here’s what you should know
Bali has extended testing requirements for incoming domestic visitors from Jan. 9 onwards.
366,000 people visited Bali for Christmas and New Year holidays
Specifically, according to the provincial government, a whopping 366,666 people visited Bali between Dec. 17 and Jan....
MALAYSIA
Discover Berlin from home: Visit the great German city without leaving your couch
| Coconuts KL x Wego Travel | Here’s why the historic capital city of Berlin should be on your bucket list.
Best dessert cafes in KL: Where to get cakes, pastries, tarts, ice cream, and more
Sweet dreams are made of these.
Visiting KL on a budget: All the free things to do in the city, from nature spots to cultural sites
You don't have to break the bank to have a good time in the city.
Hotel and resort enforces ‘durian-friendly’ policy to entice fruit lovers
No shoes, no shirt, no durian — no service. As ubiquitous as a no smoking sign in our region’s hotels, a durian...
SINGAPORE
Hit the slides at Waterbom Bali, a thrilling water park filled with lush greenery
| Coconuts Singapore x Waterbom Bali | Keen on a bit of adventure?
Get your craft on: 3 workshops to design your own bouquet, perfume, and clutch
Custom-make your life.
Three to try: Burnt cheesecakes in Singapore
Burnt cheesecakes are like regular cheesecakes, but better.
Origin + Bloom is the stylish new patisserie serving bakes, desserts, sandwiches, and coffees
10/10 will return for more.
MYANMAR
Not your basic hotel buffet: Here are the best brunch spots with local character in Yangon
We’ve got plenty of mega brunch deals to choose from at the hotels around town, but what about when you don’t...
Coconuts Hot Spot: The Pansodan, Yangon’s first ‘Burmese brasserie’
Walking along downtown Yangon’s Pansodan Street is a visual trip down its colonial past — the British...
Number by number: How Burma Watches creates customized timepieces with Burmese numbers
In a shaky, wooden house in South Okkalapa, a neighborhood in Northern Yangon, Ko Lu Maw is crouched over a tiny table...
First-timer’s Guide to Visiting Yangon: Cultural charms, nature landscapes, and bustling markets of the city
Explore every nook and cranny of the city.
PHILIPPINES
Baguio City hiking trail closed indefinitely after tourists dump trash, destroy plants
And this is why we can’t have nice things. Camp John Hay in Baguio City announced over the weekend that it was...
PH gov’t temporarily bans flights from UK due to new COVID strain
All flights coming from the United Kingdom will be barred from entering the Philippines, Presidential Spokesman Harry...
Duterte gov’t mulls banning travelers from UK as new COVID strain discovered
The Philippine government is mulling the possibility of banning travelers coming from the United Kingdom, a member of...
Foreigners who leave from Dec. 17 onwards allowed to re-enter PH, says Duterte gov’t
Foreign nationals who leave the Philippines from Dec. 17 onwards will be allowed to re-enter the country if they meet...
HONG KONG
Balloon arch heralding Singapore travel bubble lies in sad, deflated heap at airport after cases spike in Hong Kong
We hate to burst your bubble, but...
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen Thursday, but no hugs for Mickey and Minnie
All visitors must have their temperature screened at the entrance and keep a mask on at all times
Clean me up, Scotty: Hong Kong airport debuts cleaning robots, disinfection booth in fight against COVID-19
In the past, the futuristic technology that people imagined we’d have in 2020 was more along the lines of flying...
HK Restaurant Round-up: 5 recent F&B openings include spicy ramen shop, Sichuan joint, dim sum spot
In Hong Kong, new restaurant and bar concepts are like hydra’s heads — one dies, and two new ones appear. It...