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Life in Eden with the Muslim Weed Seller of Lanta

Life in Eden with the Muslim Weed Seller of Lanta

David X. Lewis
Travel, Accommodation

Koh Lanta has become one of Thailand’s most popular islands for those wishing to avoid the high prices on Koh Samui or the traffic congestion on Phuket. Its western beaches offer a full range of accommodation options from five-star down to one-star, but for budget travellers looking for a quieter, back-to-nature experience, there are some excellent options on the east coast around Lanta Old Town including this hippy-like establishment in a tropical garden where you can rent a tent for 300 baht per night.

Cosying up in Dili, Timor-Leste

Cosying up in Dili, Timor-Leste

Nannette Holliday
Accommodation

Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, is one of Asia’s most off-the-beaten-track tourist destinations. For years it’s been considered primarily a backpacker destination, mainly for those island hopping their way between Bali and Australia, but for those seeking a more upmarket hotel experience, Dili now offers some surprisingly good accommodation options.

Discovering the Grand Dame of Nuwara Eliya

Discovering the Grand Dame of Nuwara Eliya

Nannette Holliday
Accommodation, Travel

The iconic Tudor-style Grand Hotel at Nuwara Eliya in the central highlands of Sri Lanka is nearly 200 years old. It looks like it has been plucked directly from the English countryside and oozes old-world charm and sophistication. With luxury accommodation, elegant lounges. and world-class food and beverage outlets, it's the ultimate place to stay when visiting Nuwara Eliya.

Best Value Budget Hotels in Phnom Penh Near Sisowath Quay

Best Value Budget Hotels in Phnom Penh Near Sisowath Quay

David Astley
Accommodation, Travel Tips

If you are looking for a hotel in the $50-100 price range close to the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh, then these reviews of the best value budget hotels in Cambodia’s capital should help you to select a hotel that meets your needs. Phnom Penh offers some of the best value-for-money accommodation options in Asia and is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations on the continent for food lovers.

6 of Tropical Asia's Best Colonial Hotels

6 of Tropical Asia's Best Colonial Hotels

Alan Williams
Travel, Accommodation

As tropical Asia hurtles into the future, much of its colonial heritage is being lost. But reminders of those times are being preserved in the form of some fine old hotels that have been renovated and converted into luxury accommodation. They’re likely to appeal to anyone with an interest in Asia’s colonial history. We take a look at six of them. If staying there is beyond your budget, you can always go for a meal or a drink and take a look around.

Potted Palms and Art Décor at Indonesia’s Historic Hotel Majapahit

Potted Palms and Art Décor at Indonesia’s Historic Hotel Majapahit

Jillian Huntley
Travel, Accommodation

Indonesia’s second largest city, Surabaya, is home to one of Asia’s most elegant colonial hotels — the Hotel Majapahit. It’s East Java’s version of Singapore’s Raffles Hotel. With room rates on offer at about a quarter of the price of the Raffles Hotel, it provide travellers with the opportunity to enjoy the stylish elegance of this meticulously maintained historic Southeast Asian hotel at a more affordable price.