Public health experts say ‘green zones’ not feasible in Bali with current COVID-19 approach
Talks of restarting tourism have never been far from Bali since the beginning of the pandemic.
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...
120,000 vaccine doses required to turn Nusa Dua, Ubud into ‘green zones’: governor
Bali needs to record less than 100 daily COVID-19 cases first, though, according to officials.
Travel Galore: Cebu Pacific removes rebooking fees ‘permanently’
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air announced today that it has permanently removed rebooking fees, allowing passengers to...
Indonesian officials setting up COVID-19 ‘green zones’ in Bali
Talks of opening up Bali to mass tourism have sprung up again recently.
Baht for Beach: Koh Lan, the small island across from Pattaya Bay, may impose daily fees
The small island of Koh Lan, just a 15 minute ferry ride from Pattaya, is the natural choice for people that actually...
This Indonesian luxury eco-lodge is one of world’s few to run entirely on biofuel (PHOTOS)
Nihi Sumba is a one-of a kind destination that melds save-the-earth vibes with complete luxury. Running completely on...
Thailand enjoys strong travel growth, works to develop ‘Thailand Riviera’
Thailand’s travel numbers continue to grow. In only the first two months of 2018, Thailand welcomed 7.11 million...
New bans on three popular Thai islands aim to counteract environmental damage
Due to overuse and overpopulation on Thai beaches, government officials have announced plans that they hope will...
THAILAND
Shit Mendy Cooks: DJ on hiatus takes island cooking for a spin
Satika Rapimsamrong has climbed the nightlife ranks as DJ Mendy Indigo. But now that the clubs have gone dark, she’s...
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...
INDONESIA
Public health experts say ‘green zones’ not feasible in Bali with current COVID-19 approach
Talks of restarting tourism have never been far from Bali since the beginning of the pandemic.
120,000 vaccine doses required to turn Nusa Dua, Ubud into ‘green zones’: governor
Bali needs to record less than 100 daily COVID-19 cases first, though, according to officials.
Indonesian officials setting up COVID-19 ‘green zones’ in Bali
Talks of opening up Bali to mass tourism have sprung up again recently.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno plans turbo-charged 5-year visa for high-spending tourists
Indonesian officials are mulling plans for a new long-term visa that would allow foreign tourists, especially business...
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
Travel Galore: Cebu Pacific removes rebooking fees ‘permanently’
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air announced today that it has permanently removed rebooking fees, allowing passengers to...
PH gov’t wants to remove COVID-19 test as requirement for local travelers
The Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is looking at the possibility of removing the...
Philippine Airlines to retrench 2,300 workers as COVID decimates travel industry
Philippine Airlines is planning to ax 2,300 workers from its roster as it continues to struggle amidst the challenges...
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...
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...