Pinoys’ foreign spouses and children to be allowed entry into PH starting Dec. 7
Starting Dec. 7, Filipinos’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, will be allowed to enter 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...
Get whisked away on a magical holiday with Marriott Bonvoy
| Coconuts Bangkok x Marriott Bonvoy | Here’s how to make good use of your annual leave.
Lonely? Thai tourism wants to help you get some.
Find love in a time of pandemic with the help of Thailand’s fanciful tourism authorities, who today teased trips for...
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...
Sip on these savings: Buy two bottles and get one free at the 10.10 Wine Sale
| Coco Travel x 10.10 Wine Sale | Wine recommendations to pair with those weekend plans.
From Russia with COVID: My weird pandemic holiday in Moscow (Photos)
It was 7am a few Mondays ago in March. I woke up inside a hotel when my phone pinged new message. I grabbed it and saw...
COVID-19: Qatar, Emirates, SIA make it easy for travelers to change flights amid outbreak, budget airlines more restrictive
It’s not just disinfecting the aircraft more thoroughly and telling passengers to cough with their mouths shut....
Freediving in Bali: What to expect from your first course and dive, tips for getting started
If you’re looking to test your limits and truly connect with the ocean, you just might want to explore freediving....
THAILAND
Get whisked away on a magical holiday with Marriott Bonvoy
| Coconuts Bangkok x Marriott Bonvoy | Here’s how to make good use of your annual leave.
Lonely? Thai tourism wants to help you get some.
Find love in a time of pandemic with the help of Thailand’s fanciful tourism authorities, who today teased trips for...
Long staycations: Tourism authority proposes to subsidize lengthier hotel stays for Thai travelers
Tourism authorities are proposing an expansion of the domestic travel stimulus program, which would come as an added...
Take a trip to take a dip in the hot springs of Ao Nang, Krabi
Show them your resting beach face.
INDONESIA
Indonesia’s first Café Kitsuné and Maison Kitsuné store opens in SCBD
Those of you who adore the Parisian chic and Tokyo’s coolness embodied by Maison Kitsuné will be delighted to hear...
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...
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
Pinoys’ foreign spouses and children to be allowed entry into PH starting Dec. 7
Starting Dec. 7, Filipinos’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, will be allowed to enter the...
Bureau of Immigration allows entry of foreign investors into PH
Foreign investors are now allowed to enter the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration announced over the weekend....
Bamboo Ecopark, Baguio’s ‘little Kyoto,’ closed temporarily due to vandalism
The Bamboo Ecopark in Baguio City has been closed after visitors have vandalized its plants, one of its caretakers...
China bans Filipinos and foreign nationals coming from PH due to COVID
Beijing has temporarily banned Filipinos and foreign nationals living in the Philippines from entering China, the...
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...