‘High chance’ that HK-Singapore travel bubble may be delayed due to rise in cases
The scheme would have allowed quarantine-free travel between the two cities.
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...
Megastar Sharon Cuneta flies to California ‘to breathe’
Like many of us, Sharon Cuneta needs a break from this pandemic. The woman called “Megastar” by fans and...
Bali police bust 3 for forging COVID-19 results for travel
Authorities are tightening security measures amid the ongoing Eid homecoming mudik ban in Indonesia.
Thailand closes travel from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal in attempt to stymie ‘Indian variant’
After Thai health officials confirmed discovery of a “double mutant” coronavirus strain first identified in India,...
5 pet cafes in Penang to chill out with dogs and cats by your side
Most tourists on their way to Penang have street food, culture, and sandy beaches on their minds. But the historic,...
5 reasons to drink wine this August in Phnom Penh
| Coco Travel x Amazing August Wine Sale | Take your day from super to sip-erb.
5 spots beloved by Siem Reap locals: galleries, happy pizza, and after-hours bars
When most people visit Siem Reap, they go to Angkor Wat, check out Pub Street, and…that’s about it. But this...
7 things to do in Ayutthaya that have nothing to do with temples
Ayutthaya is beautiful, ancient, full of temples, and hot as hell. Most people are enticed to visit thanks to...
THAILAND
Thailand closes travel from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal in attempt to stymie ‘Indian variant’
After Thai health officials confirmed discovery of a “double mutant” coronavirus strain first identified in India,...
Thailand shuts off travel from India, denies giving sanctuary to its uber-rich
With India a crucible for the spread of COVID-19, Thailand has joined other nations in barring travel from the South...
Songkran travel plans screwed? Here’s what the airlines are currently offering.
With surprise restrictions spoiling an untold number of Songkran travels, airlines are rushing to update their policies...
Bangkok’s hospitals run out of COVID tests as new rules create travel crunch
Last-minute travel barriers spurring a surge of demand for COVID-tests on the eve of the nation’s biggest holiday has...
INDONESIA
Bali police bust 3 for forging COVID-19 results for travel
Authorities are tightening security measures amid the ongoing Eid homecoming mudik ban in Indonesia.
Bali still targeting July reopening for foreign tourists, deputy governor says
The discovery of new COVID-19 variants in Bali is not deterring officials from their target of reopening to foreign...
Mudik ban applies to Greater Jakarta Area too, but non-mudik mobility is still allowed
Indonesian officials have emphasized that all kinds of mudik are banned throughout Indonesia from May 6 to May 17.
Bali’s famous French bakery Monsieur Spoon opens first Jakarta café in Pantai Indah Kapuk
If you’re a fan of Monsieur Spoon’s flaky, buttery pastries and have been missing your routine visit to their...
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
10-year passports returning to Singapore in October
Immigration now ‘confident’ in biometric tech.
Get serious about your relaxation plans with Park Hotel Group
| Coconuts Singapore x Park Hotel Group | In case you haven’t redeemed those SingapoRediscover vouchers.
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to launch next month
Will the bubble burst again?
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?
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
Megastar Sharon Cuneta flies to California ‘to breathe’
Like many of us, Sharon Cuneta needs a break from this pandemic. The woman called “Megastar” by fans and...
NCR Plus residents still prohibited from traveling for leisure, says Puyat
Residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces are still prohibited from traveling to other areas, Tourism Secretary...
Americans warned against traveling to the PH amid COVID-19 surge
The United States government yesterday warned its citizens against traveling to the Philippines due to the...
PH gov’t discourages overseas-based Pinoys from coming home as COVID cases surge
Don’t come home yet, the National Task Force on COVID-19 (NTF) told overseas-based Filipinos today as the...
HONG KONG
‘High chance’ that HK-Singapore travel bubble may be delayed due to rise in cases
The scheme would have allowed quarantine-free travel between the two cities.
Hong Kong protests immortalized in California desert mural
“Beneath the umbrellas there is an idea, and the idea is bulletproof,” reads the side of the mural.
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