In this two-part series of Ask the Concierge we travel through Asia, revisiting 10 of our favourite destinations. Join us we ask these concierge where they take their own guests, what the best places are for night-time entertainment, what key phrases visitors should learn, what their best keep secrets are and many more tips you need to know when travelling through Asia!
Immersed in the stars, lights & lume life
Interview with Tara Strong: I am always strongly drawn to the sea and having grown up in Asia, I love tropical waters the most. However, I have never been so overwhelmed by pure beauty as when I have travelled to the Andaman Islands. There are 572 island jewels in the Andaman crown and your breath ...
Stepping into school-holiday mode
I’ve just stepped into school-holiday mode, alongside my annual, ‘Harvest Widow’ period. So, just as I wrapped my last trip for 2018 with "Getaway" last week, my Fresh Farmer hubby began the busiest period of his year, harvesting his crops. When single, I accepted this favourably and went off to visit friends. As a Mum, ...
Three nights in Bangkok
What are long weekends for? A 72-hour adventure to Asia of course! So when Journeys to Come’s Jack Walden had the opportunity to meet a friend in Bangkok for a couple of days of rest and recreation, he took it. Jack Walden. After a somewhat short flight (well, from Australia anything under 12 hours is easy!), ...
David Perry, CEO of The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne
My wife is from Thailand so travelling to the land of smiles is always particularly special. Travel with family makes things more enjoyable by a factor of about a billion. Also, just in our backyard, here in Melbourne, is Mornington Peninsula - an underrated haven. Extremely accessible, yet a world away from the city life. People ...