South Korea
Mama Hanok: A traditional home stay in Seoul
SEOUL is a city with its sights set on the future. Step out of any standard hotel in the city and take a stroll down one of the main shopping streets and you’re likely to be more taken by the steel-and-concrete construction, flashing lights and trendy nightlife than you are by the city’s cultural heritage…>
SKorea restores capital gate to 14th century glory
FIVE years after an arsonist destroyed it, the stone-and-wood southern gate to the old walled capital of Seoul has been painstakingly restored to its late 14th century glory by a small army of master craftsmen using traditional tools. From the hand-carved stones of the walls flanking Sungnyemun gate, to the finely wrought touches on the…>
JK House: affordable accommodation in the heart of Seoul
ACCOMMODATION preferences vary from one traveler to the next. Spend enough time traveling through South Korea or Asia at large, and you’re sure to hear travelers debating the merits of backpacker-style dorms versus private rooms with better amenities. Those in the hostel camp praise the community atmosphere and the affordability, while those in favor of…>
5 best nightlife cities in Asia
WHEREVER you are in Asia, there is somewhere to party. Even in the wilds of Mongolia you’ll find someone who is willing to throw back a few with you. Or in Muslim Indonesia, there is still Bali, where you can always find a party or two. Here are five of our favorite cities in Asia…>
Rak Ko Jae: Culture and tradition in Seoul
AN oasis of culture and tradition in an intensely modern city, Rak Ko Jae gives its guest an unrivaled look into the aristocratic lifestyle of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. And all of this is happens without the least hint of tourism kitsch. If not for the fact that the rest of Seoul is just around the corner, you might actually…>
The joy of limbo: Asia’s 5 best airports
IF you have ever lived in Asia, as an expat or a traveling local, then you surely understand the value of a good airport. We end up spending a great deal of our time in the ‘limbo’ of such places, whether we’re traveling home or making our way to other, more exotic, destinations. Personally, I…>
A weekend warrior’s guide to… Seoul
By Ben Cowles “A WEEKEND Warrior: A person who holds a regular job during the week which restricts their ability to party / go on trips / partake in awesome activities, and thus plans epic weekend adventures to compensate.” SEOUL: a gargantuan city in perpetual change. Go traipsing in unprepared, and the high-rise metropolis might…>
Places to stay
TenFace Bangkok
Bangkok, Pathumwan, Thailand
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LUXX
Bangkok, , Thailand
Hidden from many but familiar
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1 Bathroom
The Sukhothai Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
Minutes away from all you
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Lebua At State Tower
Bangkok, Bangrak, Thailand
The perfect blend of luxury,
Urban Luxury Hotel
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1 Bathroom
Dream Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
An avant garde, design focussed
Boutique Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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