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This year, the Balinese celebration of Nyepi (Day of Silence) commemorating Isakawarsa (Saka new year) fell on Wednesday, March 25th. The main purpose of Nyepi Day is to pray for the purification of humanity, earth, and the universe,…
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The Travelife Sustainability System was founded in 2007. It is an organization, owned by ABTA (association of British Travel Agents), that works with Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Hotels to set benchmarks and best practices to achieve…
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Sunset anywhere is a magical time of day. I am sure everyone enjoys watching a sunset while on vacation. It is always a romantic, inspiring, perfect time for a cocktail and extremely Instagramable moment. Start planning your next journey…
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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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Werawat ‘Chef Num’ Triyasenawat, one of Thailand’s most acclaimed chefs, foraged from the seashore to the garden and created exotic menus for the most exclusive pop up dining experience on 17th April 2019 at Golden Buddha Beach Resort.…
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Chef Steven shares his experience of a day spent training a small group of young, underprivileged teenagers in the art of food and hospitality Earlier this week I was fortunate to have visited Pimali Association - Pimali Foundation…
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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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Yes, that’s right, we said Europe. While Secret Retreats is dedicated to bringing you Asia’s most special hotels, villas, cruises and restaurants we know that our guests don’t just travel in Asia. The world is your oyster…but you’d…
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To travel to the heart of Asia's ancient kingdoms, you must wander its waterways. While flying in and out of the region’s enticing destinations gets you a glimpse of the highlights, a slow journey along its rivers, which formed the…
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Golden pagodas, ancient ruins, creative cuisine, age-old customs and contemporary hospitality – while Myanmar’s unique sights charm visitors, it’s the warmth of the country’s people that will linger in your memory for years to come. By…
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