Destinations

It’s a little bit Penang, a little bit Cameron Highlands, and a little bit something new. Ipoh is a transitional destination on peninsular Malaysia worth a visit.

The Chiang Rai of today is a traveler’s paradise, but one of the most important things to do in the Golden Triangle is relax, and these three resorts have some very special offerings for the wellness traveler.

When Paul Theroux set out from his local stop on the London underground to the farthest reaches of Asia by rail, he would go on to write one of the greatest travelogues of the modern age. But Asia has changed.

Last week Remote Lands announced The Bill Bensley Trail, a luxury tour throughout Southeast Asia with star designer and architect Bill Bensley, taking place from February 16 to March 1, 2020.

Janet DeNeefe – author of Bali: The Food of My Island Home, founder of the Ubud Food Festival, and a 30-year resident of Bali – is Bali’s very own cooking guru, featuring a different class every day of the week, from vegan fare to night markets.

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.

Indonesia’s islands have primeval forests, exotic surfing destinations tucked away in jungles, luxury liveaboards, and so much more; Remote Lands has compiled the best island getaways for 2019.

From the Cultural Revolution and Chinese millennials to the Kangxi Emperor and hutongs, this list of books to read on your trip through Beijing will keep you entertained, informed, and enlightened.

The Aqua Blu from Aqua Expeditions will feature seven-night, five-star cruises through Raja Ampat, Bali to Komodo, and the Ambon and Spice Islands.

Thomas Bird travels to Pyin Oo Lwin for horse-drawn carriages, colonial architecture, and a little England outside of Mandalay.

Seoul has no shortage of plush hotel options, but the Shilla Seoul is fast joining the likes of the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton in Korea’s capital.

The Sarojin is an impressive resort, but eating under a waterfall, diving the Surin Islands, and other incredible experiences are what make this destination a must-go.