DestinAsian

DestinAsian is the only travel magazine in the world exclusively dedicated to covering destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 6 times a year, it delivers regular features about food, shopping, spa retreats, luxury lodgings, design, and fashion, all backed by award-winning writing, photography, and design.

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GOOD TO GO

BENGALI BOUNTY • A new cookbook celebrates the culinary traditions of Kolkata. We ask its author about Bengali cuisine both on its home turf and in Britain.

IN WITH THE OLD • A quartet of new or upgraded Hong Kong heritage attractions gives history buffs another reason to visit.

MAKERS’ MARKS • Across India, a new cohort of designers and creators are finding contemporary inspiration in the ancient craft traditions of their homeland.

A CLASSIC REBORN • The September reopening of a lakeside grande dame as the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern marks the debut of one of Switzerland’s most sophisticated hotels.

FLIPPING THE SWITCH • An icon of Britain’s industrial heritage has been given a new life as a retail and leisure destination.

WHAT’S NEW IN CANGGU • In Bali’s hippest locale, the dining and creative scene continues to blossom.

A FINE BALANCE • Gaggan Anand’s Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh delivers Mexican-Indian fusion with fun and finesse.

HIS BRIGHT MATERIALS • Luxury Thai silk brand Jim Thompson has retooled its historic compound with a host of new attractions.

THE SKIES HAVE IT • A global contest celebrates drone photos that truly elevate your perspective.

Hotel news from around the world.

Seoul Survivor • A decade on from its emergence as a millennial magnet, the semi-industrial neighborhood of Seongsu-dong remains one of the South Korean capital’s most enduring hot spots.

SUBSCRIBE NOW! • FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A THREE-NIGHT STAY AT SOFITEL BALI NUSA DUA BEACH RESORT

A Break in Berber Country • In the hills south of Marrakech, traditional Maghrebi life can be experienced alongside outdoor adventures, rustic-luxe lodgings, and the most succulent tagines in Morocco.

Creative Collaborations • ROLEX’S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL ARTS AND CULTURE CONTINUES IN THE LATEST ROUND OF ITS MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE, WITH PARTICIPANTS HAILING FROM NINE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN ASIA, AFRICA, NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND THE MIDDLE EAST.

Notes from a Small Island • Once a place of exile, Sado now lures visitors with its mountain-framed scenery, throwback charm, and myriad cultural experiences.

How to Plan a Sado Sojourn

A Clean Getaway • From guided breathwork and meditation to nutritious food, a new well-being-focused resort enclave in the Laguna area of Phuket aims to start guests on their journey to a more balanced lifestyle.

INTERMEZZO

The First Resort in the Maldives • NORTH MALE ATOLL, CIRCA 1975

QATAR RISING • THIS TINY GULF NATION IS WELL ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING A REGIONAL CULTURAL HUB, WITH STARCHITECT-DESIGNED MUSEUMS, A PLETHORA OF PUBLIC ART, AND A BURGEONING CREATIVE SCENE VYING FOR ATTENTION.

On the Art Trail in Qatar

CALL OF THE CAUCASUS • SITUATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF EUROPE AND ASIA, GEORGIA IS AN ANCIENT LAND OF COMPLEX HISTORY AND RUGGED LANDSCAPES. JOE YOGERST EMBARKS ON A JOURNEY TO EXPLORE HOW THE FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC’S STORIED PAST (WHICH INCLUDES THE WORLD’S OLDEST WINE CULTURE) INFORMS ITS ENERGETIC PRESENT.

Journeying through Georgia

GRACE NOTES

Foz de Arelho, Portugal