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...
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...
Hold the chocolate and flowers, ‘adopt’ a clownfish for Valentine’s at this resort in Thailand
We love a good stunt marketing play that benefits the environment instead of mass consumerism. A resort in Thailand is...
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...
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
Thailand’s most prestigious food award, Shell Shuan Shim, unveils its picks for the country’s 10 best eateries
France has the Michelin guide, and Thailand has Shell Shuan Shim. The award, which was established 58 years ago, aims...
Best hip hostels in Bangkok: Where to stay on a budget, in style
Bangkok still reigns as the world’s favorite destination — for the fourth year in a row, apparently, with...
Soi Song Wat Food Guide: Where to eat & drink on this charming, historic Chinatown street
Soi Song Wat, a historic road in the capital’s old town, is also a lesser-known hidden gem great for foodies and arts...
Enjoy art, pop culture, and traditions in these five emerging destinations in Southeast Asia
| Coconuts x Tourism Authority of Thailand | Trade in hype for hidden charm.
INDONESIA
Best Boutiques in Ubud: Where to find some of Bali’s best artisanal foods, local beauty brands and creative crafts
If you’re looking for interesting finds and awesome stuff to bring back for friends or family, these shops in Ubud...
Seaside stays: Ulu Cliffhouse beach club gets a sister boutique hotel with ’50s California-style suites
The view from up top is stunning.
Pontiac Stardust: Palm Springs road trip inspired award-winning mixologist’s new bar at Alila Seminyak
UPDATE: Since the publishing of this article, management of the Pontiac Stardust has been assumed by Flat Stanley....
The Boba Recap: 14 new(ish) bubble tea shops in Jakarta, from famous Taiwanese chains to homegrown brands
Kiss your FOMO goodbye because we’re here to give you some recommendations for your new weekend routine: queueing at...
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
10 cool glamping sites in the Philippines, from surfing camps in Zambales to beachfront stays in Palawan
Spend a little more time with nature.
Bukas Quiapo: New tour of Quiapo district showcases Manila’s forgotten gems [PHOTOS]
In the 1800s, Manila was the center of commerce and art in the Philippines, but as its population grew, so did the...
Great date spots: Romantic restaurants, rooftop bars and al fresco hangouts in (and around) Metro Manila
Dating in Manila is difficult, especially with the traffic that keeps people from leaving their houses. Of course, some...
Seoul-searching in Manila: Where to find great Korean BBQ grills and restaurants in the city
The Korean barbecue craze has been in Manila for a while, and it looks like shops specializing in the stuff are more...
HONG KONG
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...
Crazy Like a (Mr. & Mrs.) Fox: Quarry Bay ‘chophouse’ excels at large-format meats
Right around the time Mr. & Mrs. Fox was entering its fourth year of operation, its management was beginning to...
In the Mood for Cheongsams: Where to get a qipao tailored in Hong Kong
Check out these six places in Hong Kong where you can find a timeless cheongsam to take you back to the old Shanghai.