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How do you ensure the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of an ecolodge nestled high up in the Himalayas? What are the challenges involved in running an eco-friendly lodge and how to resolve them using locally viable…
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Written by Steven John, EMPTY PLATES BANGKOK What makes Bangkok special? For most it's this mix between old & modern world which sets this city apart. It's not as developed like counterpart cities in Asia such as Singapore,…
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For true adventurers, it isn’t enough to travel to lesser-known destinations – only the most remote, still undiscovered corners of the earth will do. To fully escape and see something entirely new, there’s no better way to explore than…
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With the rainy season over and Mount Agung calm once more, there’s never been a better time to visit Bali. More than just a picture-perfect beach destination, Bali also has a rich heritage and a cultural side you should get to know…
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In a city where the Michelin guide awards as many stars to a street side food cart as it does a swanky cosmopolitan bistro, you know you're in for a journey full of the unexpected. Thailand's capital is a vibrant city with a little bit…
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Nestled in the hills of northern Laos, the legendary town of Luang Prabang was the country’s royal and spiritual capital for centuries and is still known for its gilded Buddhist monasteries, slow pace of life along the Mekong and Nam Khan…
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From stories in DestinAsian to even Vogue, Thailand’s little known northeastern Isan region is starting to step into the spotlight with several recent features. The rural area borders Laos and seems worlds away from the country’s bustling…
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1. Misool Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia This luxury dive resort and conservation centre is built in splendid isolation about 4-5 hour boat ride southwest of Sorong on a private island. Surrounded by an archipelago of uninhabited…
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Orchestrate the most special day of your life at Hotel Tugu Bali or Tugu Lombok, where timeless romance and exotic luxuries blend. Chosen as a sampling of Paradise on Earth, Hotel Tugu Bali and Tugu Lombok are places where, upon…
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We love the weird and the wonderful in Asia but even the boldest of travellers can find their resolve tested when it comes to sampling some of Asia’s more bizarre foods. Not everything you stumble across will whet your appetite as much as…
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