DestinAsian

DestinAsian is the only travel magazine in the world exclusively dedicated to covering destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 6 times a year, it delivers regular features about food, shopping, spa retreats, luxury lodgings, design, and fashion, all backed by award-winning writing, photography, and design.

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GOOD TO GO

DOWN TO EARTH • Vietnamese chef Summer Le talks about the best bites in and around her hometown.

MOOLOOLABA ON THE MOVE • On Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, a new era is dawning for an oft-overlooked Australian beach town.

HEAT OF THE MOMENT • Spotlighting beautiful saunas around the world, a new book shows there’s more to them than just hot air.

PAST PERFECT • With a name that nods to the founding year of the Raffles hotel, Singapore’s grandest new restaurant offers a fresh take on the city’s culinary heritage.

BALANCING ACT • From sound therapy to surgery, this clinical wellness sanctuary embraces both ancient and modern approaches to healing.

CAMBODIA CALLING • Contemporary makers in the temple town of Siem Reap are drawing inspiration from the land and its rich craft traditions. These six spots and local brands will add a dash of Cambodian flair to your home and wardrobe.

The Magic of Manang • With the debut of its first upscale lodge, north-central Nepal’s Manang Valley is no longer just for hardcore trekkers.

The Gifts of Gifu • Exploring this overlooked prefecture is made easy with Fairfield by Marriott’s michi-no-eki hotels.

Capital Assets • Long underrated by travelers, Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s largest city and political hub, is fast emerging as a destination in its own right.

Fanning the Flames • Tucked in the wilds of eastern Maharashtra, Amninder Sandhu’s open-fire degustation restaurant Palaash delivers a dining experience that’s well worth the journey.

INTERMEZZO

Crossing the Tonle Sap River • PREK KDAM, CAMBODIA, 1934

STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION • AN IMMERSIVE NEW TOUR OF NORTHWESTERN KYUSHU EXPLORES JAPAN’S HISTORIC GATEWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD, WITH PLENTY OF ONSEN SOAKS AND CULINARY DISCOVERIES ALONG THE WAY.

A Passion for PENANG • IN HISTORIC, MULTICULTURAL GEORGE TOWN, A MEASURE OF THE ISLAND CITY’S CREATIVE PULSE REVEALS THAT GOOD THINGS DO INDEED COME IN SMALL PACKAGES.

THE LIFE AQUATIC • A FORMER SOVIET ICEBREAKER MIGHT SEEM AN UNLIKELY VESSEL FOR THE SEYCHELLES, BUT AQUA EXPEDITIONS’ LATEST SUPERYACHT TAKES BOUTIQUE CRUISING IN THE INDIAN OCEAN TO ANOTHER LEVEL, WITH EXCURSIONS THAT BRING GUESTS FACE-TO-FACE WITH GIANT TORTOISES, RARE BIRDS, AND TEEMING MARINE LIFE.

HIGHER GROUND • AT THE EDGE OF THE TIBETAN PLATEAU, AN ARTISAN TEXTILE BRAND AND ITS RELAUNCHED WILDERNESS CAMP ARE PUTTING A REMOTE CORNER OF CHINA ON THE MAP, WHILE HELPING LOCAL FAMILIES STAY CONNECTED TO THEIR NOMADIC ROOTS.

Connections • UPDATES AND OFFERS FROM DESTINASIAN PARTNERS

DESTINASIAN READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS GALA • A night of fine dining and entertainment in Bali celebrated the best in travel and hospitality across the Asia-Pacific region.

Brokopondo, Suriname