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....
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....
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...
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 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,...
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
Condos dominate Southeast Asia. The reason for this is simple. Most people live and work in large cities where space comes at a premium....
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....
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...









