Southeast Asia
Forget Vegemite on toast – this is how to start the day right
Take a look at what Malaysians have for breakfast and suddenly your morning meal doesn’t look so good.
- by Ben Groundwater
How Brisbane’s $5 billion airport upgrade is changing how we travel
The air hub has just unveiled its planned multi-billion dollar upgrade, but Qantas is already increasing its international traffic out of the Queensland capital.
- by Julietta Jameson
Have only 24 hours on a Singapore stopover? Here’s where to eat
The Lion City is like a sprawling outdoor buffet. Here’s how to turn your stopover into an eat-over.
- by Paul Chai
Bangkok’s best places to stay, from budget to luxury
Bangkok has about 80,300 hotel rooms. You can check-in at any level, from backpacker bunkroom to presidential suite, and your stay never seems long enough.
- by John Borthwick
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Five-star Indonesian resort is a dream base for famous national park
Sea views from every room, exceptional service and the famous Komodo dragons await in this tropical paradise.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Vietnam’s new wellness resorts luring spa lovers to its shores
It’s clear that wellness has come a long way in Vietnam since my first visit more than 20 years ago. Back then, even massages were viewed with suspicion.
- by Ute Junker
Even after 20 years, this Vietnamese drawcard’s beauty hasn’t faded
The karsts that dot the waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay have seen many changes, but their stark beauty is not diminished.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Ship review: If space is a priority, then this Mekong cruise is for you
The new, spacious Serenity should be the cruiser of choice for anyone planning a trip down the Mekong.
- by Penny Watson
Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations
Penang has a name for itself as one of Malaysia’s food hotspots. A walk through its spice history helps explain why.
- by Emily McAuliffe
Asia’s new $50 billion capital city is open. Shame it’s not finished
Indonesia’s new capital city promises luxury hotels, flying taxis and more … but you won’t find any of these things there yet.
- by Ryan Ver Berkmoes
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