Exotic South East

Jakarta Capital Treats

September 2, 2010  

Jakarta Capital Treats

Many travelers treat Jakarta simply as a stopover spot on their way to Bali’s island paradise. But this metropolitan capital to Indonesia certainly deserves more than a day or two,especially if you’re wanting to try all of the delightful eateries that add glam, glitz and style to the Big Durian. Sampled here are some of the capital’s best gourmet offerings, from international to local delights alike! Social House This laid-back lounge style restaurant/bar is... [Read more of this review]

Kuala Lumpur Shopping Sensations

August 26, 2010  

Kuala Lumpur Shopping Sensations

Like most cosmopolitan hubs around the world, the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is studded with extravagant shopping malls, colorful local markets and atmospheric side streets filled with quaint boutiques and great buys. This is the go-to place in the Malaya Peninsula for designer names and high-end fashion brands, with swanky new malls lined with international boutiques as well as up and coming local brands. Kuala Lumpur is where you can find the latest fashion... [Read more of this review]

Thai Spa Traditions

August 1, 2010  

Thai Spa Traditions

Feel-good therapies and natural healing are the lifestyle mantras of the new millennium. Thailand leads the way in this regard, reviving many of its ancient techniques and treatments that have been handed down from one generation of women to the next. Thai massage and meditation are amongst some of the best in the world, with a full range of services from full beauty treatments, facials, relaxing baths and scrubs, healthy tonics and much more. Plenty of the following... [Read more of this review]

8 Great Malaysian Adventures

June 28, 2010  

8 Great Malaysian Adventures

The South East Asian country of Malaysia is a mix of two halves, separated by the South China Sea. The peninsula boasts the modern city of Kuala Lumpur, with its sprawling suburbs and adjacent towns, while the Borneo is renowned for their breathtaking, untamed landscapes, wildlife, spectacular diving sites and diverse cultural heritage. From timeless tropical rain-forest and national parks to rugged mountain terrains, there is much to explore and experience in this melting... [Read more of this review]

Raja Ampat, Diving’s Holy Grail

June 23, 2010  

Raja Ampat, Diving’s Holy Grail

Deep in the hearts of Papua, lies the Holy Grail of scuba diving. Back in our very first issue of the magazine we shared about the eco-conservation efforts being undertaken in Raja Ampat to ensure this paradise would last as long as it can. Here we’d like to showcase the amazing photography of Scotty Graham, which was featured then in our print magazine. Enjoy this photographic journey through Raja Ampat’s marine beauty! Raja Ampat, scuba diving's Holy Grail Eco-resorts... [Read more of this review]

Diving in the 3 Pearls

June 21, 2010  

Diving in the 3 Pearls

Indonesia is the widest archipelago in the world, with more than 80,000 km of coastline and 3.1 million square km of marine area. With such a large marine area, it’s no wonder Indonesia is often described as a diver’s paradise. There are plenty of attractions for all kinds of marine lovers, but this time around, we will focus our attention on three small gleaming pearls – North Sulawesi’s Gangga Island, Bali’s Candidasa, and Lombok’s Gili Trawangan. Photo... [Read more of this review]

Introducing Dempsey

June 15, 2010  

Introducing Dempsey

Dempsey, Eden in the City Listen to the cacophony of the traffic dwindle into a distance as you pace your way towards Dempsey Hill. Within minutes, tranquil and greenery unfold with every step up Dempsey road, leading you gently into a hidden paradise right at the doorstep of Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road. Hardly a hill per se, Dempsey Hill has a history as a nutmeg plantation in its primitive days. It also housed the British army barracks a century ago and it... [Read more of this review]

Next Page »