Antigen tests no longer required from outbound Filipino travelers, says Malacañang
Filipinos traveling overseas are no longer required to present negative antigen tests, Presidential Spokesman Harry...
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...
Pack Your Bags: Filipinos allowed to go on non-essential travel starting Oct. 21
Happy days are here again for those with a perpetual case of wanderlust after the Duterte administration announced...
TikTok showing miniature ‘kampung’ in Australian zoo has Indonesians hyped
We’re so used to seeing famous tourist landmarks replicated in Indonesia, so how about a bit of Indonesia in another...
Filipinos traveling to Singapore must present negative swab tests before boarding
Starting Oct. 19, all travelers from the Philippines are required to present negative swab tests before they are...
Vintage Shanghai-themed hotel in Bangkok wins best boutique stay in SE Asia (PHOTOS)
Bangkok’s evocative Shanghai Mansion, a gem of a hotel perched above Chinatown’s main drag, was just named...
Thailand’s giant, otherworldly Red Lotus Pond is among world’s strangest lakes (PHOTOS)
The lovely cooler weather paired with the never-ending blooming red lotus flowers in this pond have attracted...
The best vegetarian banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City (PHOTOS)
On a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh, I made it my mission to find the best vegetarian banh mi in the city. Before you say...
Siam Sakura: Day trippers converge on fields of Thai cherry blossoms in Loei (PHOTOS)
Thais, tourists, and daytrippers are flocking to Loei province near the Laos border to drink in the sight of millions...
THAILAND
Dive into the Andaman again when Similans reopen Oct. 15
Long closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, popular Andaman destination Similan Islands will reopen Oct. 15. Up...
Those in Thai visa hell now have until Oct. 31
Foreign nationals unable to fly home have another month to figure things out, after which they can apply for additional...
Thai Immigration Update: Deep pockets, APEC’ers and who else can get visas
While Thailand moves to oust foreigners with lapsed visas, it continues to cautiously open the door to new arrivals....
Thai Immigration ‘unaware’ of visa amnesty extension to Halloween
An Immigration Bureau spokesman this morning said he had no knowledge of a leaked document purportedly showing that an...
INDONESIA
TikTok showing miniature ‘kampung’ in Australian zoo has Indonesians hyped
We’re so used to seeing famous tourist landmarks replicated in Indonesia, so how about a bit of Indonesia in another...
Indonesia to extend passport validity to 10 years
Indonesians will soon enjoy a decade-long validity for their passports, pending the finalization of a new immigration...
Transportation Ministry says rapid and swab tests still required for travel
Welp, it looks like COVID-19 testing is still a requirement for travel in Indonesia, with the latest statement from the...
59 countries shut borders to Indonesian travelers: Foreign Affairs Ministry
As many as 59 countries have shut their borders to Indonesian travelers, the Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed, with...
MALAYSIA
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...
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.
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
Antigen tests no longer required from outbound Filipino travelers, says Malacañang
Filipinos traveling overseas are no longer required to present negative antigen tests, Presidential Spokesman Harry...
Pack Your Bags: Filipinos allowed to go on non-essential travel starting Oct. 21
Happy days are here again for those with a perpetual case of wanderlust after the Duterte administration announced...
Filipinos traveling to Singapore must present negative swab tests before boarding
Starting Oct. 19, all travelers from the Philippines are required to present negative swab tests before they are...
Forget COVID-19? Filipinos can travel all over Russia under relaxed e-visa rule in 2021
COVID-19 has somewhat dampened the wanderlust of countless Filipinos, many of whom are scared that they might get sick...
HONG KONG
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...
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...