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

SAVIOR COMPLEX • A new sea turtle rescue center opens in the Maldives.

READY, RESET, GO • From oxygen pods to cryochambers, this Singapore wellness club is a haven for recuperation.

PRECIOUS CARGOES • A new museum reflects on millennia of cultural exchange between China and the world.

A CLEAN SLATE • With their focus on protecting the environment and their local communities, these cities have been ranked as the world’s top 10 most sustainable travel destinations.

SUPREME COURTS • This photo book is bound to be a smash with tennis fans.

PRISTINE CONDITION • The Lion City’s latest culinary jewel offers a delicious exploration of the land and sea.

QUE SIRA, SIRA • On the Indonesian island of Lombok, a stylish beachside bolt-hole channels the laid-back vibe of its scenic surroundings.

A Head For Heights • Tucked in the shadows of the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan’s far north, Hunza Valley is a timeless land of snow-capped peaks, apricot orchards, and ancient beliefs. It also provides the perfect setting for an adventurous family holiday.

At the Foot of Borobudur • Beyond the grandeur of Indonesia’s most famous ancient monument lies a world where art and traditional crafts flourish in a bucolic setting.

A Fare of the Heart • An ambitious new food book from Vientiane-based chef Ponpailin “Noi” Kaewduangdee delves into her country’s richly varied if little-known cuisine. Here’s an excerpt.

Force of Nature • A new lodge near Kibale National Park is the perfect base camp for both chimpanzee treks and encounters with the local community.

Sabah in the Spotlight • Local ingredients and culinary talents take center stage during a flavor-packed weekend food festival in Kota Kinabalu.

INTERMEZZO

The QE2: From High Seas to Hotel • SOUTHAMPTON, 1996

TREASURE ISLAND • A TROPICAL DESTINATION BEST KNOWN FOR ITS DENSE RAINFORESTS AND LOVELY BEACHES, THE MALAYSIAN ISLAND OF LANGKAWI CAN ALSO CLAIM A DISTINCT CULINARY IDENTITY SHAPED BY THE BOUNTY OF THE SEA AND LAND.

SHORE ENOUGH • ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF BANGLADESH, THE SANDY STRAND OF COX’S BAZAR IS THE COUNTRY’S MOST POPULAR VACATION SPOT, A KALEIDOSCOPE OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS THAT HAS LONG DEFINED BANGLADESHI BEACH CULTURE. A NEW BOOK BY DHAKA-BORN DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER ISMAIL FERDOUS CAPTURES THE TIMELESS SCENE THROUGH A CONTEMPORARY LENS.

ROCKS OF AGES • FRAMED BY AN OTHERWORLDLY LANDSCAPE OF BOULDER-STREWN HILLS, HAMPI, THE ONCE-GREAT CITY OF VIJAYANAGARA, IS SOUTHERN INDIA’S ANSWER TO ANGKOR—A REALM OF EVOCATIVE RUINS THAT SPEAK TO THE GLORIES OF THE SUBCONTINENT’S LAST GREAT HINDU EMPIRE.

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