Looking for a brief respite from all the clamour and confusion of Bangkok? It’s high time to get a bungalow at a hidden sanctuary on the outskirts of town.

Bangkok’s top shopping destination is impressive and also overwhelming at times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a full day at Chatuchak, plus my favourite picks from visiting the market over the years.

“Home is a feeling, not a place.” Who knew that a boutique hotel tucked away in one of Bangkok’s most busy districts would boast a private onsen experience and a tranquil pool?

The vibrant capital of Normandy lies on the banks of the Seine and is only 1.5 hours away from Paris by train.

The hip hotel of 2021, the Arca is Yulan Group’s latest boutique hotel located in the budding commercial area of Wong Chuk Hang. The property features inviting aesthetics, lush outdoor space, and a rooftop infinity pool.

The picturesque seaside town on the coastline of Côte d'Albâtre is renowned for its sheer white cliffs rising against the waters.

Nestled in a meander of the Seine and less than an hour’s drive from the busier Rouen, Les Andelys makes for an idyllic day trip in the department of Eure, Normandy.

Housed in a glittering tower on Wan Chai’s waterfront, The St. Regis Hong Kong is Marriott’s 7,000th property globally with interiors curated by André Fu to embody contemporary luxe.

The Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is one of the newer additions to the city, opening in late 2018. It’s situated right on the doorstep of Ocean Park’s entrance in Wong Chuk Hang, a mere 15 minutes away from Admiralty.

Growing up in the neighbourhood, Shek Kip Mei has always appeared a mellow district but its history was far from that.

A quaint boutique hotel located on Queen’s Road West, halfway between Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun, the Figo is one of the few dog-friendly hotels in town, with dedicated packages inclusive of amenities and even a dip in the doggie pool!

Kowloon Tong started out as a small village near Boundary Street with a pond (the name literally means “Kowloon Pond” in Chinese).