This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box

This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box

Get a hit of the national obsession,as coffee and history collide in this quirky Insta attraction.

  • byKatherine Scott

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New bucket list:The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

New bucket list:The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

A world of adventure,luxury,fascinating cultures,natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.

  • byUte Junker
A charming and luxe stay in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage town
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Laos

A charming and luxe stay in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage town

Empathetically blending modern design touches into its colonial surrounds,Avani+ Luang Prabang is the ideal base from which to explore one of South-East Asia’s most charming cities.

  • byMark Daffy
Shane Warne and the China factor:One reporter’s tour of South-East Asia

Shane Warne and the China factor:One reporter’s tour of South-East Asia

From covering Shane Warne’s tragic death to travelling with Penny Wong to her home town,Chris Barrett saw a bit of everything.

  • byChris Barrett
This hotel exists in an alternative universe – it’s a hoot
★★★★½
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This hotel exists in an alternative universe – it’s a hoot

This hotel is something unexpected in a country with a history sadly mostly identified by war.

  • byAnthony Dennis
This giant Asian resort has everything – except Aussies

This giant Asian resort has everything – except Aussies

The enormous Alma Resort in Vietnam has 12 swimming pools. I made it my vow to swim in them all.

  • byJulietta Jameson
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Best travel experiences of 2023:Asia

Best travel experiences of 2023:Asia

Leopard-spotting in India,riding horses on the beach in Indonesia,doing very little in Bali,these are the moments of Asia.

Nine must-do highlights of Hua Hin,Thailand

Nine must-do highlights of Hua Hin,Thailand

Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand has regal roots,an almost endless beach and the best night market in the country.

  • byJohn Borthwick
An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang,Laos

An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang,Laos

Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.

  • byBelinda Jackson
These ‘floating hotels’ have the largest pools of any river-cruise ship

These ‘floating hotels’ have the largest pools of any river-cruise ship

If you ever wished your river-cruise ship had a pool,or even just a bigger pool,then your wish has been granted.

  • byJulietta Jameson
This women-only resort lets guests break free from domestic drudgery

This women-only resort lets guests break free from domestic drudgery

Part of the philosophy of this resort’s women-only wellness retreats is for guests to give themselves permission to be completely nurtured and cared for.

  • byPenny Watson