I had a mad longing to return to Phu Quoc – such an undiscovered gem of an island, a mere hour’s flight from Ho Chi Minh City in the Gulf of Thailand. While …
Asia Pacific HotelsLa Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Simply fantastic
Asia Pacific The Edit48 hours in Siem Reap, Highlife-style
For decades, experiencing the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat – one of the largest and most spectacular religious monuments in the world, has been a mainstay on every travellers to-do …
Asia Pacific HotelsSofitel Sukhumvit Hotel Review, Bangkok: Good option for downtown Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok multiple times, I always try and spread my stays across different parts of the city to get the most out of the experience. Having done riverfront …
Asia Pacific HotelsHotel de la Paix, Cha-Am: A love and hate experience
Towards the tail-end of our visit to Thailand, we found ourselves with a few days to spare, unsure about where to go and what to do. From conversations with fellow …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsThe Dining Room Restaurant at Park Hyatt, Siem Reap: Polished as one would expect
After two weeks of travel across Southeast Asia, we decided we needed a break from local cuisine, which meant a visit to The Dining Room – the Park Hyatt Hotel’s …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsKroya Restaurant, Siem Reap: Tasty Khmer cuisine in novel surroundings
Kroya was a very handy option for us, as we were staying at the Shinta Mani Resort. Siem Reap may be a small and manageable city to explore, but there’s …
Asia Pacific HotelsShinta Mani Resort, Siem Reap: Luxury accommodation with a conscience
Spending Christmas in Cambodia was a humbling and joyous experience. Besides fulfilling a lifetime’s dream of wanting to visit Angkor Wat – a magical and almost surreal site to behold, we …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsNew York Bar & Grill Restaurant, Tokyo: Go for the spectacular experience
Set to the backdrop of Tokyo, the subliminal Lost in Translation deserves its place among my all-time favorite movies. A tale of kindred spirits, united in seeking a purpose to …
Asia Pacific HotelsLa Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Unspoilt island luxury
Is there anything more exciting than visiting a new country for the first time? Vietnam has long been a staple of the Highlife travel hotlist, often inexplicably getting bumped down …
Asia Pacific HotelsShangri-la Hotel, Tokyo: Discreet luxury with uncompromising service
Is there any other place like Tokyo? This is a city that effortlessly manages to combine centuries old tradition and culture, with a view of the modern world that’s brashly …