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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…>
Long Life Hotel: Affordable old-world charm in Hoi An
THIS hotel has two names it uses concurrently: Long Life and Thanh Xuan (the latter is simply Vietnamese for the former); but whichever name you decide to call it, Long Life Hotel serves old-world charm on a budget, in the middle of the Hoi An backpacker district not 10 minutes from Hoi An’s Old Town.…>
La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa: Art deco luxury in Vietnam
LA RESIDENCE Hue Hotel & Spa is an architecturally and historically significant masterpiece and one of Vietnam’s most character filled places to stay. Built in 1930, the hotel features a unique art deco style incorporating nautical touches. The original mansion was once the home of the French Colonial Governor, then was expanded to incorporate two…>
5 great caving spots in Asia
IF, like me, your main exposure to caving began with watching the horror film “The Descent”, you may not be keen to strap on a head lamp and poke around underground for a few hours. After all, who knows what creepy crawlies you might find? If you are a natural explorer and enjoy a bit…>
In pictures: Asia’s picturesque fields and terraces
THE beautiful agricultural fields and terraces of Asia are amongst the most beautiful images most people take when traveling around. These images are of locations as varied as Burma, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. Each indicates something about the economic makeup of the area, the geography and the amount of work locals, and the generations before…>
5 great places to eat in Hoi An
THE historic Vietnamese coastal town of Hoi An has long been regarded a food-lovers’ hotspot. A wealth of fresh, local ingredients fuse with centuries of foreign influence, from traders to colonialists to modern-day expats, to form a truly dynamic eating scene. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town is awash with excellent eateries from the…>
In pictures: Boat travel in Asia
RIVERS form much of the landscape and lifeblood of Asia, providing not only vital resources such as water, fish stock and crop hydration but a means of transport too. Boats are essential in places such as the Ganges in India, the Mekong in Indochina, and lakes and rivers in Nepal and China. Here are some…>
Places to stay
TenFace Bangkok
Bangkok, Pathumwan, Thailand
This hipply decorated and conveniently
Boutique Hotels
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
LUXX
Bangkok, , Thailand
Hidden from many but familiar
Boutique Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
The Sukhothai Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
Minutes away from all you
Boutique Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Lebua At State Tower
Bangkok, Bangrak, Thailand
The perfect blend of luxury,
Urban Luxury Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Dream Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
An avant garde, design focussed
Boutique Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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