South-East Asia
The other side to Thailand’s beach party town
It wasn’t until my fourth visit to Phuket that I discovered something beyond the resorts, the beaches and the pumping nightlife.
- by Julia D'Orazio
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The verdict on edgy Australian hotel brand’s first Asian property
Housed in a handsome heritage building in Singapore’s financial district, QT Singapore is a dazzling showcase of the brand’s trademark styling.
- by Rob McFarland
Ten beautiful parts of Bali you won’t find crowds (or bogans)
Bali is on track to have its busiest tourism year on record, but 70 per cent of visitors flock to the hot spots of Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua.
- by Penny Watson
Is a four-star hotel really better than a two-star? I put it to the test
When $50 can get you a clean, private room in a great location, is it worth splurging on a higher star rating? I found out in Vietnam.
- by Jimmy Thomson
Asia’s imminent cruise boom is great news for Aussies
Asia tantalises with long coastlines, culture-dense cities and fabulous archipelagos. Now the cruise focus has finally turned towards this under-cruised continent.
- by Brian Johnston
How Singapore found the secrets to a longer life
With an average life expectancy of nearly 84, the residents of this city-state can teach us a thing or two about longevity.
- by Michelle Jana Chan
Three of the world’s most impressive hotel atriums are in the same city
Singapore’s dizzying architectural masterpieces have their origins with a style that sprung into being in America during the 1960s and ’70s.
- by Penny Watson
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Family of poisoned teen makes plea for answers
Two Melbourne women remain on life support in Thailand following a suspected mass methanol poisoning that has killed at least two Danish women.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Gemma Grant
Even a tiny dose can kill: The lethal brew at centre of suspected Laos mass poisoning
Drinking just two teaspoons of methanol can cause blindness, while multi-organ failure and death are often the consequence of a larger dose.
- by Liam Mannix
Melbourne teenagers in critical condition in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning
The two young Melbourne women had been travelling in Laos. At least 10 other people are believed to have also fallen ill.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Madeleine Heffernan, Sarah Danckert and Zach Hope
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
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