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Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists
Published on 09/03/2023
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.
An image of Nan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2023
» In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters carried replicas of a gold, bell-shaped pagoda as well as various Buddhist offerings such as Lanna-style flags and khan dok trees, all to mark the return of the annual seven-day Hok Peng Festival.
A golden stay
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2023
» Opened last July, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok strikes the right balance between posh accommodation that makes you want to stay in and a convenient base for you to explore countless surrounding eateries and attractions. The property is just one of more than 900 properties in more than 40 countries operated by The Ascott Limited, owned by Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited. The more you know.
Treasures of the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/02/2023
» While standing inside the recently opened Ayutthaya Gold Treasure Exhibition Building at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, visitors may picture a gloomy night in September 1957 when robbers robbed the vault that was hidden beneath Wat Ratchaburana's main Phra Prang. When digging further, they discovered a glowing three-floor gold treasure and relocated some priceless items to a house opposite the temple.
36 hours in Bangkok (and the world’s your oyster)
Published on 12/02/2023
» Bangkokians have been busy: Travellers returning to “the City of Angels” after even a few years will notice changes.
Sky-high luxe at the Rosewood Phnom Penh
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/02/2023
» There is something to be said about countries like Cambodia, which have gone through deep periods of darkness only to emerge from them with grace and the will go on. Covid, be damned or so the busy streets of Phnom Penh would say. And nothing stands in the way of this testament more than the city's first skyscraper, rising 188 metres above the Cambodian capital, where the Rosewood Phnom Penh is housed.
Winter wonderland
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/02/2023
» Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts in Sapporo and around Hokkaido, but Niseko is one of the most popular ones.
The joy of being
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Maldives might seem an unlikely place to go on a spiritual and wellness retreat. Though, when you think of it, the place is made up of atolls, surrounded by water, and water is an essential part of being human.
Scenic train routes in Thailand
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 27/01/2023
» Trains allow you a slower pace of life, time to look out the windows and enjoy the journey you're on, a front-row seat to different sceneries. Whether you're a train buff or just looking for a new way to explore Thailand, here's a list of the most scenic railway routes and stations, most being destinations in their own right. Of course, they work as pitstops for photogenic content along the way.
So about time – Soho House Bangkok has arrived
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 27/01/2023
» The pleasure of seeing a full room of people connecting and having a good time is what drove Nick Jones to open the first Soho House social club on London's Greek Street in 1995.