Destinations

Sir John Bowring’s The Kingdom and People of Siam is still a page-turner after all these years.

For centuries, Jingdezhen produced porcelain coveted around the world. Today, the Chinese city is firing up a new generation of artists and ceramicists.

Bangkok’s landmark 1888 Custom House returns to life as a Langham hotel following one of the Thai capital’s most ambitious heritage restorations.

Beyond the skyscrapers and neon, Hong Kong reveals a wilder side of mountain trails, empty beaches, and star-filled campsites.

A more sophisticated cocktail culture is taking shape in Chiang Mai, driven by creative bartenders, local spirits, and the use of northern Thai flavors.

Frank Gehry’s long-awaited museum will open in December, completing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural districts.

Just a short journey from the imperial capital, Nara rewards visitors with magnificent temples, sacred shrines, exquisite gardens and its famous free-roaming deer.

Long synonymous with Sumba, the acclaimed luxury brand is expanding to little-visited Rote Island.

Northern Vietnam’s rollercoaster mountain roads deliver one of Southeast Asia’s greatest riding adventures.

Nepal’s chaotic capital remains one of Asia’s most compelling cities, where spirituality, humanity, and everyday life collide in unforgettable ways.

Smoke & Bitters wins Art of Hospitality award as island’s hipper side takes center stage.

Bangkok’s first international contemporary art museum is a striking new cultural landmark that balances Instagram appeal with genuine artistic ambition.