Yogyakarta Yogyakarta (or “Jogja”) is the cultural capital of the region with numerous UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful landscapes. Particularly to mention are the temples of  Prambanan and Borobudur, the heritages of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms Yogyakarta’s metropolitan region has about 4 million inhabitants and a lot to offer. Our favorite in the city itself, was the great Taman Sari (called the water palace) built by the Portuguese as a present to the sultan. The castle is called that way due to its numerous pools and its past as royal gardens. Furthermore, it has catacombs that are fascinating to explore. Yogja is not only called the cultural capital based…

Club Paradise Palawan is the ultimate island dream destination in the middle of the sea. We believe it is actually the best private island resort in Coron Palawan. The island is hilly with lush greenery and beautiful white beaches. The whole area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with other inhabited dream islands around. If you are looking for a remote place to pace down, potentially with your family, then Club Paradise Palawan is your best choice. Transportation to the hotel and welcome Your island adventure starts already when arriving at the airport in Busuanga when you get very nicely picked up by the hotel staff. It takes 20 minutes with…

The Residence Bintan is a first class retreat where you can escape the daily routine by staying on paradisiac beaches, relax in the exclusive spa, eat at top restaurants or choose among plenty of activities. When coming from busy and noisy Singapore, it is like being in paradise. The Residence collection has luxury hotels & resorts around the globe that reflect their strong connection to the ocean. The resorts are located at the coast offering their clients a good spot to enjoy beach activities and relaxation. We immediately felt a connection with this The Residence while talking to the managers about the concept.  The arrival When arriving on Bintan by…

Lombok is the little brother of famous Bali and has therefore still non touristy treasures to discover. In this blog post, we want to present our list of top things to do in Lombok that you should not miss if you travel to this amazing destination. 1. Surf and relax at various bays close to Kuta Lombok The beaches around Kuta have crystal clear water, white sand and mostly cool bamboo beach bars. Whether you are a surfer or a beach lover, this will be the spot for you in Lombok. Surfers will find a variety of beginner and advanced breaks. We did a surf class in order to fresh…

Villa Mahabhirom is a unique project. The villas are over 100 years old teak houses which were bought in different parts of Thailand, renovated and reassembled at its current location in Chiang Mai. They provide a historically authentic experience with modern amenities. As most of them are from different parts of Thailand, each of the villas have their own charm, history and dimensions. The Villas Due to the traditional way of building with the sleeping area and bathroom on the first floor, there is an additional, open relaxation area on ground floor. This part, carefully and individually designed, creates an extended living room area. Beautiful, antique furniture, art items and…