Travel & Destinations in Asia

From Ayutthaya and Sukhothai to Lampang and Chiang Mai, travel through the former capitals of Siam and discover the history, architecture and living traditions that shaped Thailand. Thailand is often introduced through its most…
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Dear Guests and Friends of Secret Retreats, A photograph can capture a place.It can show the mountains, the jungle, the sea, the river. But it cannot capture the scent of coffee roasting at dawn, the sound of monks chanting, the…
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Highland Escapes in Asia As temperatures climb across much of Asia and beyond, the search for a holiday destination is beginning to change. Rather than seeking out more sunshine, travellers are looking towards mountains, highlands and…
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There are few forms of art more beautiful than something that is never intended to last. Across the Buddhist traditions of Asia, the mandala has been used for centuries as a way of representing the universe, sacred space and the…
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This month, as we mark World Humanitarian Day and Women’s Equality Day, we wanted to share the story of the woman behind Silolona Sojourns. Patti Seery, spent decades travelling through Indonesia, following a curiosity that took her far…
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Dear guests and friends of Secret Retreats, Some celebrations are found in the streets, others along rivers, in village kitchens, or behind the doors of homes opened to neighbours and friends. Across Asia, coming together takes many…
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The Island You Never Knew For many travellers, Koh Phangan means one thing: the Full Moon Party. Once a month, thousands of people descend on Haad Rin for one of Thailand's most famous beach parties. Music, neon paint, fire shows and…
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The Asian Roads Less Travelled There is another Asia waiting to be discovered, one beyond the famous landmarks and well-worn itineraries that you can discover on a Secret Retreats Journey. The most rewarding journeys are not always…
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Cambodia has a way of rewarding curious travellers. Beyond the majesty of Angkor Wat lies a country of quiet riverside towns, ancient forests, pepper plantations, tropical islands and welcoming communities, where history and everyday life…
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There are dive destinations that impress with a spectacular reef, a memorable encounter with a manta ray, or a single extraordinary dive site. Then there is Raja Ampat. Spread across the remote waters of Indonesia’s Southwest Papua,…
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