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October/November 2009
Kathmandu: The Magic that Remains
Nepal’s capital may not be the city of innocence it was 20 years ago when he wrote Shopping for Buddhas, but for author Jeff Greenwald, Kathmandu continues to captivate.Bangkok: The Whole Shebang
Bangkok may be synonymous with political rallies and sit-ins these days, but scratch the surface, and you’ll still find one of Asia’s most compelling—and affordable—destinations.Dishing up Dongbei
Another fist-sized dumpling onto my plate. “You are too thin!” It’s a phrase that I have not heard before and don’t hope to hear again.The Luxe List 2009, China: The PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai
A collaboration between Indonesian designer Jaya Ibrahim and Australian firm Layan Design Group, the hotel's 229 rooms are edgy but classic, with stone-and-wood floors, dragon-scale panels, and tables...The Luxe List 2009, Philippines: Abacá, Mactan Island
Chef Jason Hyatt has cleverly grown his three-year-old Mactan Island restaurant into this intimate beachfront retreat, just a 15-minute drive from Cebu’s international airport.The Luxe List 2009, Sri Lanka: The Wallawwa, Kotugoda
Skip the hour-long journey into Colombo from the international airport by starting your Sri Lankan holiday at The Wallawwa, an 18th-century manor house set in lush surrounds near Negombo Beach.The Luxe List 2009, Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
One of Bali’s newest resorts is also its greenest. Overlooking the Indian Ocean from its cliffside perch on the Bukit peninsula, Alila Villas Uluwatu was designed and built according to the guidelin...Istanbul Restaurants: A Taste for Tradition
Innovative Istanbul restaurateurs are mining Turkey’s culinary past while cooking for the future.Hong Kong: Pure Bar + Restaurant
Melbourne Restaurants: Edgy Dining in Coda
Serving a medley of Asian dishes and European bistro staples, Coda continues Melbourne's tradition of edgy basement spaces and menus focused on small plates.The Luxe List 2009
Makati Moments
Municipalities that make up Metro Manila may be the Philippines’ corporate hub, but there’s plenty of pleasure to be had alongside the commerce.Melbourne: A Shopping Tour for Retro-Holics
The Vintage Outing shopping tour reveals the city’s quirkiest retro haunts, from hidden bars to specialty retailers.Persian Gulf: Upcoming Properties to Up the Luxury Ante
A trio of soon-to-open properties aims to up the luxury ante in the Persian Gulf.Hong Kong: Beachside Bliss at The Retreat Spa
Endorsing the notion that beauty is more than skin-deep, the spa also encourages introspection through a range of classes and consultations everything from stress management and weight loss to feng sh...