Review: Putting on the Ritz at Phulay Bay in Krabi
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Inside Ritz-Carlton’s Phulay Bay in Krabi deep in Thailand’s idyllic south, there are private beaches, luxury spas, and the best sunsets anywhere in the kingdom.
Ronan O'Connell
Ronan is an Australian journalist and photographer with 15 years' experience as a reporter. After nine years working for daily newspapers he went freelance and has since contributed to more than 50 media outlets across the world including CNN, BBC, The Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, Toronto Star, The South China Morning Post, and Australian Financial Review. He is based in Ireland, Thailand, and Australia.
Ao Dai: A Short History of Vietnam’s Most Popular Dress
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For 300 years now, the ao dai has been a symbol of Vietnamese femininity. Since that time, however, it has evolved.
Sunthon Phu: The Bangkok Museum for Thailand’s Greatest Poet
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Sunthon Phu was Thailand’s greatest literary mind, and visitors can get a taste of his legacy at a little-visited museum in central Bangkok.
Reverie Review: Inside Saigon’s Most Extravagant Hotel
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When it comes to Saigon, there isn’t a better room to be had anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City than at the Reverie, with an extravagant Italian design and world-class amenities.
Shopping on the Streets of Manila
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Manila is a whirlwind, and nowhere is this more apparent that the swirling markets of the capital, from the bustling streets of Chinatown to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene.
Drug Lords, a Princess, and the Gardens of the Golden Triangle
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A botanical garden in the Golden Triangle tells the story of how Princess Srinagarindra took on the drug lords and their private armies with coffee, fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
Al Fahidi: Dubai’s Haven of History and Culture
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Yes, there are the skyscrapers, Burj Khalifa, and man-made islands, but there’s still some culture left in Dubai, and you’ll find it in Al Fahidi.
Heart of Hyderabad: Hidden Treasures of Charminar
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Charminar in Hyderabad is a whirlwind of shopping, architecture, and history, but it’s also a gateway to the cultural heart of the city.
Songdo, Haeundae, Gwangalli: 3 Busan Beaches for Luxury Travelers
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Not many cities the size of Busan can boast beaches, but it’s not just a place for catching a few rays. Busan’s beaches get you closer to the people of Korea.
Jaipur Forts: Inside Nahargarh, Amber, and Jaigarh
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The Jaipur forts offer distinctive views into one of the most important cities in Rajasthan. We take a closer look at Nahargarh, Amber, and Jaigarh.
Gyeongju: A Walk Through the Silla Kingdom in Korea’s Cultural Heart
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Seoul and Busan may have the luxury hotels, but it’s Gyeongju that has the history. Travelers walk through centuries in this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Anren: Time Traveling Outside China’s Chengdu
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On a journey outside of Chengdu, travel writer Ronan O’Connell delves into small-town China with big time history and learns to appreciate the lesser sights of Sichuan.