What to Do
Pak Nam Pran
The biggest beach along this stretch of coastline is Pak Nam Pran (aka Khao Kalok). Kite surfing is really big here, thanks to the regular coastal breezes and the relatively calm waters. Try Airstylers Kite School. Prefer to stick to the ground? Most hotels rent out bicycles...
Historic Kantang
Before 1915, Trang was a busy trading post centered around Kantang, where local goods such as rubberwood and rice were shipped off to international markets. Stop by the Phraya Rassada Museum, where an influential former governor’s photographs, furniture and household items...
Masterful Map
When it comes to tracking down addresses, Bangkok can be completely mystifying, what with the dozens of sois and their haphazard numbering. Longtime Thailand resident Nancy Chandler has designed a series of maps, though, that completely change the way visitors can navigate the city....
An Eatery with Atmosphere
After founding numerous other spots whose menus he’s developed, such as Spot Dessert Bar in New York and Koh in Mumbai, Thai celebrity chef Ian Kittichai has finally opened up his first flagship restaurant in Bangkok. Issaya Siamese Club takes up a charming two-story...
For Font Fans
It will come as no surprise that in addition to actually going places, I also like to fill my home with travel-related paraphernalia. A separate obsession: maps. Yet another: fonts and typefaces. Via some friends, I stumbled across maps (that double as artwork) in which graphic...
If you’re a jet-setter, you’re bound to be a culture buff, too—at least that’s what it seems like, given the number of ways art is being incorporated into the travel experience. From roving world-class exhibitions to exclusive works integrated into hotels’ décor...
This competition is open to anyone with a passion for photography and appreciation for the relaxed resort life style. The Barai are launching this competition to see guest's interpretation of the spa. This easy-to-enter contest asks visitors to submit a snapshot of the spa through the contests...
Serenity in Singapore
Next time you’re in the Lion City, consider booking a night at a new boutique hotel. The Sultan, which opened in October, is housed within two rows of pristine white refurbished shophouses. Quaint and colonial-looking, it’s located in Kampong Glam, a central area...
Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16
Located on the waterfront overlooking Macau’s picturesque inner harbor, Sofitel Macau is an ideal place to stay for those who want to have a laid-back vacation or to explore the city. The 20-floor luxury hotel wears its classical French roots on its sleeves,...
We love Macau—but let’s face facts: it doesn’t take long to tire of all the usual tourist haunts. If you’ve done Fernando’s a hundred times, and the mere mention of Senado Square elicits a yawn, then it’s time to head off the beaten path on your next visit to the...
