expat cost of living

Expat cost of living in most of Southeast Asia falls due to weakening currencies

Expat cost of living in most of Southeast Asia declined during the past 12 months due in large part to weakening local currencies. Research...
Aman

Aman prepares for opening of Southeast Asia resorts

With COVID-19 restrictions slowly being eased in many parts of Southeast Asia, leading hospitality-group Aman announced a phased reopening of its resorts. The hotelier...
The best hotel in Myanmar is Eskala Hotels & Resorts

This is the best hotel in Myanmar

One look at the impressive infinity-edge swimming pool that offers gorgeous views of the Bay of Bengal and you’ll understand why the staff at...
spring cleaning tips

7 spring cleaning tips to make your house feel new again

The thing about living in Southeast Asia is that there isn’t really a proper spring. At least not one that resembles what you see...
Rosewood Phnom Penh room

Go inside the hallmark hotel that occupies the top floors of Cambodia’s tallest building

The Vattanac Capital tower embodies the growth of Phnom Penh during the past decades and offers glimpse of what’s possible for the country in...
Hilton Singapore Orchard

Hilton opens its largest Asia Pacific hotel in Singapore

With borders reopening and travel resuming across the region, those heading to Singapore will be able to enjoy an experience unlike any other. Hilton...
Thailand eliminates COVID-19 testing upon arrival

Thailand eliminates COVID-19 testing upon arrival for vaccinated visitors

Thailand is scrapping COVID-19 testing for vaccinated arrivals and eliminating the entire Test & Go program on May 1 as the country looks to...
Bang Tao Beach

A dreamy destination – Bang Tao Beach

You’ve probably seen pictures of Bang Tao Beach even if you didn’t know its name until now. Located along Phuket’s western-edge, the picturesque Bang...
ocean plastics Asia

Moving forward with plastics

Plastics are unavoidable in Southeast Asia. Plastic waste leakage into the ocean continues to be a major problem for many countries in the region....
Suvarnabhumi Airport secret tunnels

Go inside the Suvarnabhumi Airport secret tunnels

During the past 18 months, a series of secret tunnels have been built underneath Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The presence of these structures is...

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