Gangnam neighbourhood hopping: go inside Seoul’s exclusive district

When Gangnam helped propel Seoul to the top of the luxury home price growth chart on Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index early last...

Mining for energy in the dump also stops plastic waste leakage

Plastics are unavoidable in Southeast Asia. Plastic waste leakage into the ocean continues to be a major problem for many countries in the region....
Bangkok Thanksgiving in 2022

Where can you celebrate a Bangkok Thanksgiving in 2022?

Turkey day is nearly here, and this year’s celebration is shaping up to be more robust than what took place in 2020 and 2021....
cost of living for expats

Currency corrections see cost of living for expats fall in Bangkok and Hanoi

The cost of living for expats in Bangkok, Hanoi and many other locations across Southeast Asia fell. That was due is most part 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...
feng shui house for sale

Feng shui follies: design mistakes to consider before moving

Feng shui plays an important role when it comes to home design in Asia. From interior design to the shape of the building itself,...
Phuket travel 2021

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...
2019 interior design trends for condos

2019 interior design trends for condos

Condos dominate Southeast Asia. The reason for this is simple. Most people live and work in large cities where space comes at a premium....
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3 ways to make your condo more romantic for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes the never-ending stream of advertisements hawking flowers, chocolates, teddy bears and fancy dinners....
The Okura Prestige Bangkok

Smoothies and Tsubaki at The Okura Prestige Bangkok

From now until 31 March, The Okura Prestige Bangkok has two unique promotions designed to delight and invigorate. You can unwind with a relaxing...

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