My perfect day in Copenhagen starts in Vesterbro, my favorite neighborhood in the city. Formerly a blue-collar neighborhood, it’s known for its hipsters, dive bars, and murals, so I feel right at home, thinking of the...
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A Perfect Day in Edinburgh for a Romantic Lady
Edinburgh is one of the most romantic cities in the world. I hear your doubtful indrawn breath. Even The Outlander, the popular romance about the Scottish Highlands, is not a thing in Asia—yet. Speaking of Scotland, the...
Youjin Lee
A Perfect Day in Singapore for the Genuinely Curious
Singapore for vacation? Yes, here’s why. It’s summertime, the time for vacation. No family duty like in winter holidays, no business trip in a busy season. It’s a leisurely time just for yourself. Sooner or...
Marj Ostani
Macau: Where Portugal met China beyond gambling
If you have ever visited Macau, chances are that you have come across this glass and steel shrine to its fervent gambling and casino culture. It is the Grand Lisboa, the tallest building in Macau. It is the king of...
Lisa Cheung
A Perfect Day in Chiang Mai for a Digital Nomad (Wannabe)
Do you want to be a digital nomad? Why not try for a weekend? Digital nomadry seems like the alternative lifestyle everyone dreams about, from startup magazines to office workers in cubicles. With laptops instead of a...
A Perfect Day in Hong Kong for an Art Lover
When you’re completely exhausted by work and ground down by the routine of daily life, it’s too much to wait months and weeks for a summer vacation or winter holiday. Like stolen kisses, a simple weekend...
Hakone: A Japanese Weekend Getaway
Tokyo is unmistakably iconic with its hyper-eccentric, electric Akihabara district; or the quirky artisan boutiques and streets of high-fashion Harajuku; or even the upmarket posh and glam of Ginza. Wherever you go...
What to do in Asian cities this month (December 2017)
2017, it’s been one hell of a year. From the threat of nuclear war to the force of #MeToo, we felt the global issues personally and our personal issues made a global impact. Now, in the beginning of December, we have a...
April Editors
What’s up, Asian cities? (November 2017)
[agg-ad id=”15486″ align=”center”] Ah, November. Right before the holiday season. You may think it’s an awkward month to plan a trip, but get ready to be surprised. It’s actually the...
What’s up, Asian cities? (October 2017)
[agg-ad id=”15486″ align=”none”] The full moon rises on the first week of October this year. The Chinese will share moon cakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, while Koreans make songpyeon...