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Summer sojourns outside of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/07/2024
» With the onset of the monsoons coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
A tranquil sanctuary
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2024
» When it's time to disconnect from the real world and escape from the concrete jungle that is Bangkok, Luang Prabang in Laos is always my first choice.
Preserving ancient recipes
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/11/2023
» Restaurants, chef’s tables and supper clubs serving dishes that were popular back in the day has been a trend for a couple of years. However, while most are just dishes adapted for present day palates, few places focus on serving the dishes how they were meant to be served.
Enjoy the art of almost doing nothing
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/09/2023
» The Maldives is more than just one resort per atoll, sun, sand and clear air. It’s a state of mind and will always hold a special place in my heart. Going back once a year is enough to remind me of the beauty of the planet, especially the ocean. Enter Mirihi, a resort in the south of the Maldives, closer to Madagascar than Asia.
The face of Thailand around the globe
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/07/2023
» One of the most recognisable faces in the Asian culinary world is chef Thidtid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, chef and co-owner of Le Du, Asia’s No.1 restaurant, as voted by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
Laidback relaxation in Luang Prabang
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/01/2023
» Remember what the slow pace of life was like? I don’t. But this is exactly why places like Luang Prabang in Laos exist. It is to remind us that once in a while we have to take time to enjoy life at a pace slower than what we are used to. In a land, almost untouched by time, the Unesco World Heritage city of Luang Prabang has a certain charm to it that is only enhanced by stays at Belmond’s La Résidence Phou Vao.
Lights, sound and record-breaking action!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/01/2023
» If you needed one more reason to visit Phuket in 2023, this would be it.
Get your palates (and wallets) ready for these places in 2023
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/12/2022
» As we inch closer to 2023, let's focus on the food and beverages in store for next year.
Live in the moment
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/09/2022
» What better way to break the cycle of first-time travel after almost three years of being stuck in Thailand, than a trip to a new resort in Vietnam. Da Nang is often seen as the weekend beach retreat for the Vietnamese, with its never-ending coastline and casinos. Though further up the coast, an hour's drive away, lies an unspoilt beachfront paradise -- Hoiana, which is also Vietnam's first integrated resort.