Southeast Asia

Malaysia has proposed the development of an “appropriate regulatory coherence mechanism to facilitate safe, convenient, and seamless travel at the regional level.”

Cautious reopening. Some Southeast Asian nations (or parts of them) will soon open up to vaccinated travellers after more than a year of being shut since the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Malaysian government is still mulling over relaxed SOPs for its residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, there’s a push for Malaysia and Singapore to reopen the Causeway while the Philippines is considering a travel ban on Malaysia.

After such a long, weird spell of sitting tight, vacations in 2021 deserve to be spectacular. Whether you’re looking for remote destinations, places with few restrictions, or countries that have successfully controlled the pandemic, there’s something for you.

The current COVID state in Malaysia isn’t looking too well whereas Singapore is taking on a new approach while other countries are experiencing a mixture of progress and regress.

It looks like Asia’s the first in and last out when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with vaccinations ramping up, its eventual reopening is on the horizon.

Not all digital nomads were created equal, some have more privileges than others. Here’s what you should consider if you’re a digital nomad visiting Southeast Asia.

Travel bubble, air bridge, and even corona corridor – you’ve probably heard these buzz terms and wondered what they mean. If you haven’t done your Googles and found out already, we’re here to tell you.

Did we mention there’s a waterpark too? It’s fun, fun, and more fun for the whole family.

There's a place for everyone – creative nomads, divers, hikers, or if you simply want to treat yourself, and after the year we've had, you deserve it. Here are some of the best places to stay across Malaysia for a microdose of travel.

This hostel is a backpacker’s paradise! Arcadia Backpackers is a wild and adventurous riverside waterpark hostel in the village of Snam Brampi. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with a twist.

My favourite moments with mum are when we visited foreign lands, did yoga in Bali, and just had fun. Here are my top five favourite places we’ve visited together:

Exploring the pancake trail last year was the trip of a lifetime for me, so I decided to relive the experience by backpacking through Europe. Here's how the experiences compare:

Malaysia has a healthy relationship with tourism. We welcome close to 25 million tourists every year to immerse themselves in various cultures, and most importantly, to fill their stomachs with our food.

Kota Kinabalu is a rich and diverse city. I embarked on a trip here and heard rumours about the coveted edible bird’s nest in one of the caves. Determined to see these first hand, I set off to find them.

All I expected to take from the trip was Sapa’s stunning rice terrace views, but there were more things to experience in this quaint village.

Vietnam is on the up and up, fast becoming one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations. It’s a painfully beautiful country, full of hospitable people. If you’re a woman and decide to travel alone, Vietnam is also a great choice.

I booked a solo trip to Phuket, Thailand when I was 22. I remember dancing to MC Hammer and having a great time, but as the night wore on, there was a sudden point at which I lost all control.

According to studies, the Philippines has a new number of islands. It’s increased from 7,100 to 7,641 today! This means you’ll never run out of places to see when visiting this amazing country.

No matter which part of the world you belong to, if you’re a traveller who loves lip-smacking street food, fancies a relaxing massage, or enjoys fine arts and culture, then you won’t want to miss out on Bangkok’s magic.

Concentrated within an area of 70 square kilometres are over 190 ruins that make up the Sukhothai Historical Park. This park in Mueang Kao, Thailand is divided into five zones with most of the best-known temples located at the central zone.

The Golden Triangle is a magical place. What makes it so unique is that it’s the area where three Southeast Asian countries – Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand – meet. The area used to be notorious for its cultivation of opium; at one point being one of the world’s chief producers.

Architects, craftsmen, and artisans first started work on this architectural masterpiece in 1981, but this modern marvel is only due to be completed in 2050.

Take a walk on the wild side. Or a hike. You can count on being rewarded with picture-perfect vistas and photo-ready wildlife as long as you’re exploring one of these picturesque national parks in Asia: