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Recent Articles
Back in Business
Bangkok’s landmark 1888 Custom House returns to life as a Langham hotel following one of the Thai capital’s most ambitious heritage restorations.
Urban Eden
Beyond the skyscrapers and neon, Hong Kong reveals a wilder side of mountain trails, empty beaches, and star-filled campsites.
Chasing our Trails
From ancient pilgrimage routes to long-distance tracks, travelers are rediscovering the rewards of slowing down and exploring the world on foot.
Shaking Up the Scene
A more sophisticated cocktail culture is taking shape in Chiang Mai, driven by creative bartenders, local spirits, and the use of northern Thai flavors.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Finally Sets Opening Date
Frank Gehry’s long-awaited museum will open in December, completing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural districts.
China’s Hope & Sesame Crowned Asia’s Best Bar
Guangzhou speakeasy tops Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 as China’s cocktail scene reaches a new high.
Beyond Kyoto
Just a short journey from the imperial capital, Nara rewards visitors with magnificent temples, sacred shrines, exquisite gardens and its famous free-roaming deer.
NIHI Sets Its Sights on Rote
Long synonymous with Sumba, the acclaimed luxury brand is expanding to little-visited Rote Island.
Heaven on Two Wheels
Northern Vietnam’s rollercoaster mountain roads deliver one of Southeast Asia’s greatest riding adventures.
Featured Articles
Wildlife
Saving Lan Xang
The Elephant Conservation Center in Laos is working to protect the nation’s fading elephant heritage while rethinking what tourism can mean for the animals’ future.
Freedom in the Forest
Trafficked and abused bears find sanctuary from Asia’s illegal wildlife trade in a remote valley outside Luang Prabang.
Off the Grid
Hit the Roof
New Remote Lands expedition allows adventurers to experience the “secret path” to Everest in comfort.
Beaches
Coastal Cravings
Hoi An’s beachside enclaves are home to a growing contingent of dining venues and places to sit and watch the world go by.
Off the Charts
Koh Lanta may be less frequented than Thailand’s other Andaman Sea superstars, but this laidback destination has lots to recommend it.
Surfing UAE
The world’s largest man-made wave pool, designed by champion surfer Kelly Slater on Hudayriat Island in Abu Dhabi, is supplying some of the globe’s most consistent breaks.