Secret Retreats Blog - Unveiling the essence of Asia

Yoga is an indispensable aid to good health, a natural and enjoyable way to bring your mind, body and spirit back into balance. Increasing numbers of people are finding that a simple yoga routine can add hugely to the enjoyment of life.…
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The dining scene across Asia keeps evolving and enticing a wide range of talented chefs to open their own unique restaurants. They embrace the challenge of combining technique with locally sourced regional product, developing new and…
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Set in the midst of a lost valley in northern Laos sits an oasis - the small and beautiful Muang La Resort. Surrounded by two natural hot bathing springs, this retreat for the soul has become even more appealing with the magical addition of…
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Departing in front of Kanagawa Hotel (one minute walk), this wonderful 40 minute boat ride allows visitors to experience nature's beauty by river. Travelling through the deep, leafy valley, breath in the flowers of the season and enjoy the…
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Magelang, Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2015 This year MesaStila brings back their annual event, the 5th MesaStila Challenge 13k & 21k , and Ultra trail run of 65k & 100k through five mountains including Mt Merapi…
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Baozi is traditional Chinese steamed or fried bun, first introduced by the well-known Chinese war strategist, Zhu Ge Liang in the 2nd century. The popularity of Baozi has gradually spread all over the world to become one of the popular…
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There’s something about the word ‘secret’. It’s one of those irresistible words when combined with others such as ‘insights’, ‘photos’ or a number of others, that captures your attention. You have to know what the secret is, right? It…
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7 members have been awarded the Hall of Fame by Tripadvisor and more than 30 others with the Certificate of Excellence Across the world, nearly every week it seems, we see hotels or restaurants given awards. With so many awards, how does…
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The team at Muang-La Resort has written an interesting review on minority tribes in Laos that we are pleased to share here.A true mosaic of ethnic groups, Laos has 130 different ethnic tribes divided into four language groups. Some of the…
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The island of Lombok, twenty minutes flight east of Bali or 2.5 hours on a speedboat across the Lombok Strait, is a hidden, unpolished jewel traditionally overshadowed by the fame of its neighboring island. Very few know about its magical…
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