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...
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...
Deputy governor calls for Bali to be exempted from mudik ban, says tourists are not the same as exodus travelers
The official said that leisure travelers should not be put into the same category as those who are returning to their...
No sanctions for those who go on ‘mudik’ outside ban period: Transport Ministry
The Transportation Ministry said that there will not be any sanctions for those going back to their hometowns outside...
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.
Hua Hin’s Cicada Market: The coolest evening destination in this Thai beach town
From Bangkok, there are only a few beach options within driving distance — namely, Pattaya and Hua Hin. While Pattaya...
This new luxury hotel is the only 5-star spot near Indonesia’s Komodo National Park
Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a cluster of three major and several smaller...
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,...
Travel Tip: Classic Thai sugarcane juice made roadside as you wait, for under $1 (PHOTOS)
Freshly made roadside treats are one of the perks of life in Southeast Asia. Whether it’s fresh sliced tropical...
THAILAND
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...
Columbia Pictures to take over Cartoon Network waterpark in Pattaya
Singapore may have minions and Transformers, but Pattaya will soon get Ghostbusters and men in black. A slew of...
Craft Your Staycation with ‘Your Stay Your Choice’ at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
| Coconuts Bangkok x Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok | Take control of your next staycation.
INDONESIA
Deputy governor calls for Bali to be exempted from mudik ban, says tourists are not the same as exodus travelers
The official said that leisure travelers should not be put into the same category as those who are returning to their...
No sanctions for those who go on ‘mudik’ outside ban period: Transport Ministry
The Transportation Ministry said that there will not be any sanctions for those going back to their hometowns outside...
Hotels in Bali brace for impact from upcoming mudik ban
Before the pandemic, thousands of tourists regularly poured into the island.
Strict sanctions apply for those who go on mudik, Denpasar Police says
Authorities are anticipating increased mobility ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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
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...
Shut The Border: Foreigners, some returning Filipinos barred from entering PH
Foreigners and locals who are not overseas Filipino workers are barred from entering the Philippines starting on...
Beijing opens borders to Filipinos vaccinated with China-made COVID jab
Have you received any of the Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines, legally or (ehem!) the smuggled ones? Well, you’re...
HONG KONG
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
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...