Singapore still tops, but Vietnam and Thailand rise in liveability rankings
While cities such as Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City won’t be surpassing Singapore anytime soon, they are becoming more liveable for East Asian...
Muji takes on interior design in Southeast Asia starting with Bangkok
Muji shops remain incredibly popular throughout Southeast Asia. From Bangkok to Jakarta and Singapore to Manila, you can’t miss the Japanese lifestyle brand’s outlets...
Guide to real estate and life in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of the more unique destinations in Southeast Asia featuring a special blend history, culture and nature. While hot in the...
The gems of Hua Hin
Hua Hin has a reputation for being a charming, seaside resort town remains intact, even if the city has grown by leaps and bounds...
Why do expats choose to retire in the Philippines?
More expatriates are choosing to retire in the Philippines. People from the USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and many Nordic countries are all enjoying...
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show concludes with a splash
The sixth Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show is now in the books with more than 4,500 visitors heading to the Gulf of Thailand’s premier...
More flights heading to Phuket as tourism recovery picks up steam
Thailand’s tourism recovery is still in its early days but there are some signs that things are heading in the right direction. Most notably...
It’s official, you can travel to Phuket on July 1 without needing to quarantine
A plan to allow vaccinated international tourists to visit Phuket without needing to quarantine cleared the final hurdle after Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha...
What are the benefits of staying at a serviced apartment?
Somewhere between condominiums and hotels is the humble serviced apartment. While these have been around for a long time, this type of residential real...
Siargao named the world’s best island
There are a lot of amazing islands across the globe. So it might be a bit of a shock to find out that readers...









