Southeast Asia
To ensure you soak in the essence of this festive season, we’ve crafted a list of four must-visit Christmas markets in KL and Selangor.
By Melissa Foong
Destinations
In case you're planning your trips for 2023, these are the best tourist places in Asia that we feel should definitely make the cut.
By Anushka Goel
From travel requirements to places to visit, checkout everything you need to know about Philippines before visiting.
By Priyanshi Agrawal
The idyllic Widi Reserve archipelago is up for auction by Sotheby's, and its buyer is expected to turn it into a sustainable destination.
By Travel + Leisure
Unmatched beaches and an underground river make Palawan Island a runner for the finest island in the world.
By T+L SEA Staff
After you’ve got your fill of sand and sun, why not try out a new adventure on your next vacation in Philippines.
Step onto a relaxed island covered by a mangrove canopy and enclosed by a ring of beautiful white sand and a striking azure sea in Siargao.
The Farm is the perfect place to try out ecotherapy — or healing the body, mind, and soul through nature of the Philippines.
From Vietnam to Bangkok there are quite a few train-inspired experiences popping up in Southeast Asia that celebrate the land.
By Nora Walsh
White-sand beaches, crystal waters for diving, blue skies for days: Koh Kood and the 52 islands of Trat are like the Maldives of Thailand.
By Jeninne Lee-St. John
Bangkok isn't exactly a secret, but so much of the good stuff in this city is. Here's our most up-to-the-minute guide on visiting Bangkok.
Think you know Phuket? Probably not like Joseph Angelo does. We follow the actor to his secret spots around one of Asia’s favorite islands.
By Vincent Vichit-Vadakan
Beaches & Islands
Whether you want to party your face off or chill on your VIP daybed, these Phuket beach clubs will meet all your island trip-hop dreams.
By Kee Foong
New galleries, garden houses, and river cruises are just a few reasons to visit the ancient city of capital of Vietnam now. Our guide to Hue.
By Laurel Tuohy
Road Trips
We take a roadtrip across northern Thailand in search of the region's best khao soi, aka hearty curry noodle soup.
By Duncan Forgan
Dining
Malaysia’s cultural mix is best expressed in its cuisine—a heady mash-up of Malay, Chinese, European, and Indigenous influences.
By Jeff Chu
Family Travel
Climb Mount Popa, an extinct volcano and one of Burma's most sacred pilgrimage sites. From Old Bagan, it is only a 90-minute drive south.
By Karryn Miller
Veer off the archaeological trail to the art-gallery map and uncover some of Siem Reap’s contemporary spoils.
A strong metric for charting regional capitals is by the sophistication of their food scenes. We loosen our belts and make a case for Jakarta.
By Ron Gluckman and photographs by Charles Dharapak
Hotels
New resorts in remote places highlight Vietnam’s diverse natural beauty while always keeping sight of its layered history and culture.
By Eloise Basuki and photographed by Leigh Griffiths
If small-town surfing center Siargao Island, on the eastern edge of the Philippines isn’t already on your radar, it will be very soon.
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