Exploring Southeast Asia one country at a time
Southeast Asia
From a UNESCO Geopark to the Durian Perangin Waterfall, this list of attractions and places to visit in Langkawi is an essential bookmark.
By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 11, 2025 | 16 min read
Dining
Malaysia’s cultural mix is best expressed in its cuisine—a heady mash-up of Malay, Chinese, European, and Indigenous influences.
By Jeff ChuNov 16, 2020
Family Travel
Climb Mount Popa, an extinct volcano and one of Burma's most sacred pilgrimage sites. From Old Bagan, it is only a 90-minute drive south.
By Karryn MillerOct 12, 2020
Destinations
Veer off the archaeological trail to the art-gallery map and uncover some of Siem Reap’s contemporary spoils.
By Laurel TuohyJul 13, 2020
A strong metric for charting regional capitals is by the sophistication of their food scenes. We loosen our belts and make a case for Jakarta.
By Ron Gluckman and photographs by Charles DharapakApr 09, 2020
Hotels
New resorts in remote places highlight Vietnam’s diverse natural beauty while always keeping sight of its layered history and culture.
By Eloise Basuki and photographed by Leigh GriffithsJun 07, 2019
Sleepy little Vientiane is one of the more overlooked capitals of Southeast Asia with plenty of small-town charm and cafe culture.
By Laurel TuohyApr 29, 2019
Beaches & Islands
If small-town surfing center Siargao Island, on the eastern edge of the Philippines isn’t already on your radar, it will be very soon.
By Jeninne Lee-St. JohnDec 13, 2018
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