Hostel Urby in Chinatown has great, upscale dorms — but its rooftop cocktail bar by the river is the real draw
Back in the day, we couldn’t really fault anyone for turning their noses up at the idea of staying at a hostel....
11 alfresco and garden-themed restaurants in Singapore for a chill weekend out
Mother Nature is calling your name.
The Best Bars in Jakarta: Where to find the friendliest crowds, the cheapest beer and the coolest cocktails
From cheap and cheerful to posh and glam, Jakarta's got all of its bar bases covered. Here's our curated collection of...
Best jazz clubs in Hong Kong: Where to see live performances of big band and blue note, bebop to bossa nova
If the boom boom EDM and bottle service scene isn’t your kind of thing, then you might want to check out one of...
Shopping for Beauty in Bangkok: Where to go for K-beauty, J-skincare, and Asia-exclusive makeup
One of the joys of coming to Asia on holiday — for some people, at least — is the chance to let loose in stores...
B-Story Cafe is a French gothic wonderland in Ratchathewi serving up kitschy-cute food and drinks
Know someone that would like a romantic and gothic French bistro-style restaurant filled with peaked windows, sunlight,...
Insta vs. Reality: Here’s what you need to know about what it’s *actually* like to stay at the Bali Bubble Hotel
As Instagram takes over our lives, driving us to do things we wouldn’t normally do all for the sake of a good...
Great date spots in the city: Best places to chat, chill, geek out (and maybe make out) in Yangon
For those of you looking to get romantic in Yangon, the city offers plenty of options from couples massages, to sporty...
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 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...
Airbnb is partnering with boutique hotels in Thailand, but will they alienate their biggest fans? [INTERVIEW]
Airbnb announced its partnership with the Thai Boutique Accommodation Trade Association Partnership, a small...
Airlander 10 is the world’s largest aircraft, and essentially a luxurious hotel in the sky
Imagine drifting among the clouds, high up in the sky, gazing down at the world beneath your feet through glass floors...
THAILAND
Hostel Urby in Chinatown has great, upscale dorms — but its rooftop cocktail bar by the river is the real draw
Back in the day, we couldn’t really fault anyone for turning their noses up at the idea of staying at a hostel....
B-Story Cafe is a French gothic wonderland in Ratchathewi serving up kitschy-cute food and drinks
Know someone that would like a romantic and gothic French bistro-style restaurant filled with peaked windows, sunlight,...
A Day on the Chaophraya: The Hip Sights and Sounds of our Fave Riverfront Hideaways
| Coconuts Bangkok x Banyan Tree Residences Riverside Bangkok | No matter how many times we cross the Chaophraya River,...
Is Uno Mas’ monthly brunch with endless tapas, jamon, and bubbly one of the best values in Bangkok?
We once asked a local restaurateur for Bangkok food tips, and among them was: Uno Mas’s monthly “Domingo...
INDONESIA
Insta vs. Reality: Here’s what you need to know about what it’s *actually* like to stay at the Bali Bubble Hotel
As Instagram takes over our lives, driving us to do things we wouldn’t normally do all for the sake of a good...
LocaLAB ‘test kitchen’ in Ubud builds elaborate multi-course dinners around a single ingredient — here’s a look inside
A food laboratory in Ubud backed by one of Bali’s most hyped restaurant groups has been playing with various local...
Planning a trip to Solo? Here are 5 must-see destinations you should visit
PRESENTED BY There is more to do in Solo than what meets the eye. The city may be small in size, but it’s packed with...
W. Java Governor promises to turn Pangandaran Beach into Waikiki-like world-class destination
Waikiki Java? ... why not?
MALAYSIA
Iron Fairies: World-renowned bar’s latest venture opens here in Kuala Lumpur
“Iron Fairies is opening in KL,” our friend told us excitedly earlier this year. “Iron que?,”...
Great cocktail bars in KL: Where to find the hip, the cool, the classy, and the kitschy spots to drink
You'll never be thirsty again.
7 tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur actually worth visiting (or revisiting)
Malaysia has its fair share of depressing tourist attractions, but thankfully we also have some awesome ones to restore...
Seaventures Dive Rig: Retired big oil rig near Borneo is a fully-equipped scuba school
Seaventures offers something that no other dive school in the world does — the chance to stay on a...
SINGAPORE
Jewel Changi Airport will house new brands, dining concepts under the stars, and play attractions when it opens in 2019
It's a massive retail and play area enveloped by lush greenery.
Six Senses Maxwell, housed in one of Singapore’s colonial-style heritage buildings, to open on Dec 1
It's one of two heritage buildings that together form Six Senses Singapore.
Sneak peek: The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore will open its majestic doors on Oct 1
It's a beautifully restored space.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ the movie has sparked off a whole series of tours in Singapore
Get a glimpse of the high life.
MYANMAR
Great date spots in the city: Best places to chat, chill, geek out (and maybe make out) in Yangon
For those of you looking to get romantic in Yangon, the city offers plenty of options from couples massages, to sporty...
Augustine’s Antiques: Stewards of Myanmar history
The family behind Augustine’s Antiques have been collecting rare and beautiful objects from throughout...
This ecolodge on Myanmar’s Inle Lake offers peace and serenity on stilt houses
In recent years, Inle Lake has been gaining ground as one of those go-to destinations in Southeast Asia —...
Yangon Gallery Hopping: Where to see classical paintings, unusual sculptures, modern art, and more
Yangon is an inspiring place — full of rich history, glorious pagodas, and distinctive everyday scenery. It’s...
PHILIPPINES
The Coconuts’ Guide to Bacolod: Best things to do in Bacolod for MassKara Festival and beyond
Most people’s bucket lists include visiting pristine beaches, traveling the world, and doing all sorts of...
Ayala Museum’s new virtual reality diorama brings guests face-to-face with Filipino heroes
Learning about history became even more exciting and immersive at Ayala Museum after they launched their new 360-degree...
Filipino bean-to-bar chocolate brand to open store in Tokyo’s Shibuya district
One Filipino-made chocolate brand is going to Japan — and straight to Shibuya, one of the main shopping districts...
Boracay to have ‘soft opening’ in October, rehabilitation to continue until December 2019
Boracay island may be reopening on Oct. 26 (Friday) but that does not mean it’ll be welcoming droves of tourists...
HONG KONG
Great date ideas in Hong Kong: Fun, offbeat, and romantic things to do in and out of the city
Dating ain’t easy. Not only do you have to be cute, funny, charming, and witty — you also have to come up...
Best jazz clubs in Hong Kong: Where to see live performances of big band and blue note, bebop to bossa nova
If the boom boom EDM and bottle service scene isn’t your kind of thing, then you might want to check out one of...
Fang Fang in LKF does modern fusion dishes like ‘Hokkaido scallop ceviche’ and ‘spicy chicken with popcorn’
In the center of Lan Kwai Fong, floors above the sweaty, beer-swilling crowds, is Fang Fang: A sleek, contemporary...
The Hungry Lawyer: From Stockholm to Hong Kong, Björn Frantzén’s The Flying Elk
Pigs don’t fly, and neither do elk. Those little facts of nature haven’t stopped Björn Frantzén from bringing his...