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5 great cocktail bars in Asia
TRAVEL is all about adventure, new experiences, throwing yourself into the unknown – and sampling the best liquor a city has to offer. Capital cities tend to have the best selection of bars and nightlife options, and it’s always useful to know the best place to take a stiff drink at the end of a…>
Urban oases: 5 serene city hotels in Asia
IT’S always nice to take in a bit of nature, even when visiting some of the world’s largest cities. A stay at one of these hotels affords you not only comfortable, cozy accommodations but also views of some of Asia’s loveliest urban green spaces. Whether you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Thailand in…>
5 of the best food cities in Asia
ONE of the greatest things about visiting Asia is, hands down, the food. This isn’t Wok n’ Roll slop from your local food cart or rubbery overpriced pad Thai delivery – it’s the real deal. The cuisine varies widely, and deliciously, across the region but these five cities are great jumping off points for getting…>
5 great cities for ex-pats in Asia
FOR young ex-pats, Asia presents incredible opportunities for travel, career and personal development and growth. It is a region of great wealth and prosperity, but also of extreme human rights violations and abject poverty. Foreigners who move to Asia often find it is a far different and more fascinating place than they anticipated, and that…>
Grace Hotel Beijing: an art-centric, chic boutique hotel in Beijing
GRACE Hotel Beijing developed a reputation for itself as a remarkable property that provides guests with an experience as unique as the city itself. Part of the award-winning Grace Hotel Group, this particular boutique hotel made the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List of 2011. What makes it special? Situated in the 798 Art District…>
Opposite house Beijing: a crossroads of luxury, entertainment and dining
WANT to rub elbows with the beautiful people in Beijing? Then book yourself a night or three at The Opposite House, the luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Sanlitun. Flanked on either side by Sanlitun Village, known for its mix of international restaurants and nightlife, and the high-end shopping boutiques of the North Village,…>
Riding the rails: Beijing to Mongolia
THE Trans Mongolian runs between China and Russia via Mongolia. It is one of the world’s epic train journeys with images of desert, vast steppe, wilderness and great cities all from the comfort of the rail carriage. The section outlined here is the first part of the journey from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital,…>
Places to stay
The Opposite House
Beijing, Sanlitun, China
The Opposite House is a
Urban Luxury Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Hotel G
Beijing, Sanlitun, China
A sophisticated haven of sexy
Urban Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
The Orchid
Beijing, Gulou, China
The Orchid is an elegant,
Urban Boutique Hotel
10 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Grace Hotel Beijing
Beijing, 798 Art District, China
Grace Hotel Beijing, a member
Urban Boutique Hotel
30 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Hotel De Edge
Hong Kong, Sheung Wan, China
Rising elegantly over panoramic Victoria
Urban Designer Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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