Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train ride is insanely scenic! Heads-out-the-train experience in 1st class? Yup! Plus clean loos.
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15 Insanely gorgeous places to stay in Sri Lanka
Planning a luxury trip to Sri Lanka? We stayed at some of the island’s best hotels. See our reviews of 15 gorgeous places in Galle, Kandy and elsewhere.
The luxe Thailand travel guide to bucket list places to visit
From beaches to palaces, there are many beautiful and exotic places to visit in Thailand. We’ve sussed out the hot spots for luxury lovers.
Hall of Opium: A fascinating look at the power of poppies
Walk through a dark tunnel with images of tortured souls sculpted on the walls, and you enter the world-class Hall of Opium museum.
Snorkeling Koh Tao, Thailand: Best spots and tours
Snorkeling? We’re in! Koh Tao boasts some of Thailand’s best underwater action. We booked a popular “big boat” snorkeling trip around the island.
Sea canoeing Phang Nga Bay’s hidden lagoons
Lying on your back, you glide through caves. See stalactites, hidden lagoons and monkeys on this awesome sea canoeing trip in Phang Nga Bay.
15 special and fun things to do in Bali
Beaches and surfing? Check. Luxury spas? You bet. Art, dance and colorful festivals? Absolutely. Abandoned airplanes too! These 15 things to see and do in Bali are as special as ever.
Beach lover? Romantic? 14 Best luxury hotels in Bali for you
Is a beach a must? Do you want “affordable luxury” or a splurge? We review 14 of the best luxury hotels in Bali to suit your travel style.
Dig the hippie-chic vibe of these Koh Tao Bungalows
Where to stay on Koh Tao in Thailand? We chose the beachfront Sensi Paradise Beach Resort. But we also checked out other bungalow and villa resorts on the island too. Take a peek!
Tongsai Bay review: Why you’ll love this luxury Koh Samui resort
For Thai-style coddling in beachfront suites or private pool villas, you can’t beat Tongsai Bay on Koh Samui. A beautiful private beach! Their famous “fruit lady”!
Is Osaka worth visiting in Japan? What you’ll miss if you don’t go
Is Osaka worth visiting in Japan? Yes! It’s known as the Nation’s Kitchen (you’ll love the sushi). The puppet theater is unique. There’s fab shopping too.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit: A grand stay in Bangkok
If you love to shop, you’ll love Bangkok and the Grande Sheraton Sukhumvit. It’s smack-dab in Bangkok’s luxury shopping hub; it also boasts a fab pool in a lush resort-like setting.
In Bali, luxury pool villas in Seminyak are all the rage
Seminyak is Bali’s trendiest and most fashionable district, and villa rentals are popular here. We loved both The Kunja Villas and The One Villas. Great perks!
Blessed by prayer flags on a Gokyo Ri trek
The less-traveled trekking route to see Mount Everest is Gokyo Ri. The views are astounding. And atop the peak, Tibetan prayer flags release countless prayers into the wind.
