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Julia Mayerhofer shares her own personal stories and tips about living in Bangkok and her favourite things to do in the city.

Exploring Kuala Lumpur by bicycle is great hassle-free way to discover the city. Here are some ideas on how to plan a day of cycling in the capital.

From winning a drawing competition to her recent publishing efforts, Mimi Mashud spoke to us about her journey as an artist and traveller.

Sapna Anand gives us a quick guide to the best places to shop for spices in Kuala Lumpur, and tips us off on the best ways to select and store them.

This happened not so long ago: After rushing to the airport, being invariably running late despite the most meticulous planning, I went through...

Travelling can be the best teacher you’d get in life. GaMei Chin shares valuable tips and lessons learnt on staying healthy while travelling in India...

While Delhi offers plenty of options to dig into a more Western experience (think wine bars, coffee and tea chains, continental cafes and restaurants...

On a stretch of non-descript shops about three minutes’ walk from Encorp Strand Mall in Petaling Jaya’s Kota Damansara area, one boutique stands...

I am from London and have been living in Bangkok for two and a half years. I have worked in CSR (corporate social responsibility) and community...

Diwali, or Deepavali as it is also more commonly known in Malaysia, is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture and for Hindus the world over...

This year has been extraordinary for me in that I’ve made so many long-distance time-zone crossing trips over very short periods of time, both planned and unplanned. While generally I enjoy long plane flights for their insulation against earth-bound work and irritations, it does mean that I also have to suffer that inevitable side-effect: Jet…

They say that it’s the people that make a place, but making new friends when travelling in a new city or country can often be difficult. The good thing is, in this digital age, there is an app for everything.

Vivian Chong is curious about many things, which was probably what led her to carve out a career as a writer. A nomad at heart, she began specialising...

One of the things I love when I travel in the sense of excitement of experiences undiscovered, and in the earlier days of my travels the wonderful were often accompanied by faux pas and blunders that could have been avoided if I had known better.

Fashion norms both inside and outside the office can vary throughout Thailand, with important differences between the smaller towns and the cities.

I love to travel and tour around new cities, but my guiltiest pleasure is that all that I’m ever searching for is a quiet place with a nice view to ignore while I read. For example, when I was in Beirut, Lebanon recently

I lay on a semi-hard table covered by a thin sheet of white paper, in a clean, clinical room, so bathed in stark white light I feel I might need my sunglasses. Waist down I am naked, but that doesn’t stop the lady from leaving the tiny room’s door wide open.

If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily city life for a weekend, you don't have to travel too far away. Kuala Lumpur and a few areas outside of the capital play home to some great places for weekend escapes.

Walking down lane C is never easy; no matter how much information is available and what doctors can tell you, nothing fully prepares you for the...

In the past few years, India’s fashion industry has turned away from opulent bridal wear and begun focusing, instead, on designers who showcase their...

If you’ve moved to Bangkok for work, family, or just to try out a new city, you’ll quickly be looking for ways to balance the heat, busy streets, and mixture...

When I first started travelling, each time I moved from one place to next, I inevitably waste a few days being non-productive as I adjust to the new place...

What I am talking about are the physical effects of travel, when your body starts behaving as if it belongs to another person entirely. This happens when...

KL’s neighbouring city of Petaling Jaya has as much to offer as the capital, and entertainment is not limited to bars, clubs or pubs. If you’re looking for more than just a good tipple to wind down with, here are three ways to liven up your evenings.