It’s true, durian whisky exists — alongside durian coffee, pizza, and steamboat
Apparently, it tastes better than you'd expect.
3 cool new bars in Singapore for cocktails inspired by travel, Hemingway, and history
Switch things up at these fresh concepts.
Filipino Food 101: A cheat sheet to understanding the cuisine of the Philippines
Filipino food is often the underdog as far as the international food scene is concerned. Just last month, an Australian...
Tested: What it’s like to live and work from Outpost’s Canggu coliving space
Bali is a tropical haven for paradise-seeking, location-independent workers (“digital nomads,” they like to...
Soi Food Series: Steps away from BTS Saphan Khwai, the eclectic fare of Soi Pradiphat
Many may know the Ari neighborhood as a trendy home to hip cafes, cool restaurants, and other places where people who...
Traveler Do’s & Don’ts: The Unspoken Rules of Art Gallery Etiquette
The quiet atmosphere holds the artworks in place. Paintings of the Royal Family hang peacefully on display. Hushed...
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...
Meatless meats: Where to try Impossible Foods’ plant-based burgers, pizzas, sausages, and more in Singapore
The much-lauded meat alternative features in everything from satay to scotch egg.
Patisseries in Jakarta: Where to get the best pastries, croissants and cakes in the city
Spots to satisfy those cravings for crispy, buttery croissants any time of the day.
Banyan Tree Bintan debuts new ‘kelong villa’, a luxe floating abode in the middle of the sea
Talk about complete peace and quiet.
The world’s longest water slide is coming to a theme park in Penang
Guinness World Record-breaking stuff.
Qatar Airways named world’s best airline for 2019: Skytrax
A bit of movement in the top 10 this year.
Traveler Do’s & Don’ts: The Unspoken Rules of Art Gallery Etiquette
The quiet atmosphere holds the artworks in place. Paintings of the Royal Family hang peacefully on display. Hushed...
THAILAND
Pride Across Bangkok: Where to celebrate LGBT+ diversity for this year’s festival
We’re in the middle of Pride Month, and there’s still plenty to see and do to partake in this year’s...
Soi Food Series: Steps away from BTS Saphan Khwai, the eclectic fare of Soi Pradiphat
Many may know the Ari neighborhood as a trendy home to hip cafes, cool restaurants, and other places where people who...
6 spots in Bangkok to sip on sake
Sake has long been considered the national drink of the Land of the Rising Sun, but the boozy beverage is having a...
Trendy open-air market Artbox finds new home in garden near BTS Nana
After stints at several different venues from an MRT station to Chatuchak Market (and even Singapore!), the outdoor...
INDONESIA
Patisseries in Jakarta: Where to get the best pastries, croissants and cakes in the city
Spots to satisfy those cravings for crispy, buttery croissants any time of the day.
Mr. Wayan and Expat Roasters bring their culinary and coffee specialties to the Kuta area
Mr. Wayan, by the Sea and Expat. Roasters recently opened new locations at Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta.
We tried Da Maria’s Sicilian menu, the first region in their new menu series, and it was like a trip to Southern Italy
Osteria-style restaurant Da Maria Bali is currently running special menus to showcase the culinary specialties of...
Tested: What it’s like to live and work from Outpost’s Canggu coliving space
Bali is a tropical haven for paradise-seeking, location-independent workers (“digital nomads,” they like to...
MALAYSIA
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...
Top things to do in Kuala Lumpur: What to explore and where to eat in the Malaysian capital city
Tick 'em off your bucket list.
Epizode Music Festival is Southeast Asia’s best (and least pretentious) beach rave
“Two weeks raving,?” our bewildered friends asked us. “You’re gonna die, Coco KL.” And...
Retro retailers: Where to find great vintage goods and thrift stores in KL
The best secondhand savings in the city.
SINGAPORE
It’s true, durian whisky exists — alongside durian coffee, pizza, and steamboat
Apparently, it tastes better than you'd expect.
Meatless meats: Where to try Impossible Foods’ plant-based burgers, pizzas, sausages, and more in Singapore
The much-lauded meat alternative features in everything from satay to scotch egg.
Viral: Boarding gate slide at Changi’s Terminal 4 is now internet famous
The Changi Airport attraction is sliding into internet fame.
This Duxton Hill restaurant focuses on souffles both sweet and savory, with set menus that you can customize
It's the first restaurant in the country devoted to soufflés.
MYANMAR
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.
The new Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Yangon is a modern design concept with lake and pagoda views
It's Wyndham's second opening in Myanmar, after its boutique debut in 2017.
PHILIPPINES
Seoul-searching in Manila: Where to find great Korean BBQ grills and restaurants in the city
The Korean barbecue craze has been in Manila for a while, and it looks like shops specializing in the stuff are more...
Filipino Food 101: A cheat sheet to understanding the cuisine of the Philippines
Filipino food is often the underdog as far as the international food scene is concerned. Just last month, an Australian...
Booze news: MO Bar Singapore to takeover 3 Manila establishments this month
The Manila nightlife scene is getting a visit from one of its national neighbors this month, when Singapore’s...
The (name) drop: 15 of Manila’s best local streetwear brands
Streetwear style can be traced back to the ’70s, growing roots from the Californian surf and skating culture, and...
HONG KONG
The Hungry Lawyer: Guo Fu Lou, upscale Cantonese food at The Murray
Guo Fu Lou is the Michelin one-starred Cantonese restaurant from the Fook Lam Moon group, which moved to a stand-alone...
Crazy Like a (Mr. & Mrs.) Fox: Quarry Bay ‘chophouse’ excels at large-format meats
Right around the time Mr. & Mrs. Fox was entering its fourth year of operation, its management was beginning to...
In the Mood for Cheongsams: Where to get a qipao tailored in Hong Kong
Check out these six places in Hong Kong where you can find a timeless cheongsam to take you back to the old Shanghai.
A Farewell to Armagnac: The Old Man’s new Hemingway-themed sister bar offers ‘lightly alcoholic’ cocktails
When Agung Prabowo, James Tamang, and Roman Ghale opened their Ernest Hemingway-themed house of mixology The Old Man in...