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CAPITAL OF CRAFT • In Chiang Mai, a new generation of artisans is reinvigorating time-honored techniques
UNCHARTED WATERS • The Maldives fly-and-flop remains the gold standard of Asian honeymoons for a reason. But there are other once-in-a-lifetime experiences perfect for newlyweds elsewhere on the continent
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE • Cape Town’s innovative artists, designers, and chefs are bringing attention to the city’s Cape Malay heritage
REGENT HONG KONG
GOOD VIBRATIONS • In Bali and beyond, a new crop of design-driven hotels is bringing fresh energy to Indonesia’s blissful islands
MOUNTAIN MAGIC • A suddenly flourishing corner of Bhutan means more options for travelers
NEW SENSATIONS • Ever a city of the future, Singapore is evolving yet again, thanks to a rising wave of innovative entrepreneurs
Hungry Isle • A group of atmospheric new restaurants is redefining destination dining in the compact city-state
A Fresh Perspective
Bed Spread
THE INSIDER • Singapore Cocktail Festival cofounder Wai Mayleng on her favorite spots—and what’s shaking up the country’s bar scene
BEIJING, NIGHT AND DAY • Amy Li, the restaurateur behind Vietnamese hot spot Susu, shares her favorite places in the Chinese capital
RISING STARS • The homegrown brands of Abu Dhabi are a counterpoint to glitzy shopping centers and designer labels
Happy Returns • On an epic Southeast Asia sailing with Oceania Cruises, Ashlea Halpern learns to love life at sea—and the fresh perspective it gives her on a region she once called home
Hog Heaven • Vietnamese flavors are spicing up Houston’s traditional barbecue scene
Digital Nomads • Jordan’s wandering Bedouin are using social media to offer a window into their traditional way of life
it’s only natural • On the snowy Japanese island of Hokkaido, Danielle Demetriou discovers creative practices deeply rooted in the physical world—and in the Ainu traditions that have persisted here for centuries
another side of hokkaido
PARIS POUR TOUS • After an absence of several years, R.O. Kwon returns to France’s capital to uncover the growing influence Asian communities are having on the city
A NEW PARIS • FOR THIS TRIP, R.O. KWON VISITED SOUTHEAST- AND EAST ASIAN–RUN RESTAURANTS, GALLERIES, AND SHOPS
FAR OUT • Dropped into the sea 50 miles south of the Korean peninsula, Jeju might be the world’s most eccentric island paradise
taste of home • At India’s roadside fried-chicken stalls and no-frills omelet houses, two culinary whizzes sample bold flavors to riff on at their New York City restaurants. Alex Bhattacharji tags along
where to eat unapologetically • Chef Chintan Pandya’s must-try dining spots across India
HENRY GOLDING on TAIWAN