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An art oasis
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/07/2019
» One of a handful of hotels in Siem Reap, Cambodia, spearheading the sustainability movement is Treeline Urban Resort. The urban resort, which gets its name from the Angkorian trees dotting the pathways of the city, opened in November 2018. It is right on the beaten path and off it. Best described as designed for the eco-conscious traveller, Treeline makes sure the balance between nature and urbanisation coexist in artistic harmony. Built by pioneering Cambodian architect Hok Kang, the resort promotes environmental consciousness while maintaining the luxury.
A hidden urban oasis
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/03/2024
» With all the gentrification around Bangkok, it is sometimes a joy when the old is replaced with the new. Such is the case of Maison Hotel Bangkok on the infamous Sukhumvit 4.
The world’s first cross-border telco rewards programme
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/03/2024
» To further ease travelling within Asia, a group of leading telecommunications companies recently announced an alliance to launch a first-of-its-kind cross-border rewards programme.
A hotel that doesn't feel like a hotel
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/02/2024
» I have always loved going to Hong Kong and in the pre-Covid era, went at least once a year, if merely to feed my face.
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.
Coming in hot in 2024
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2024
» To welcome 2024, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to outside the country we call home.
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.
It’s time for a holiday in the sun, anywhere but here
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/06/2023
» 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.
Enter Siem Reap's most secluded, serene and storied gateway, Amansara
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/04/2023
» To get away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, it is always nice to pop across the border into Cambodia for a luxurious weekend away. And no better place than Siem Reap, a place I’ve been to numerous times and yet never tire of it.
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.