Melinda Blanchot

In Phuket just for the weekend? Doing any destination in 48 hours is a challenge, so we’ve compiled the spots you need to visit to get the full Phuket experience in a minimal amount of time. There’s no better place to launch your two days of eating, shopping, relaxing and partying in Phuket than Patong — and here are the best places to hit along the way.

Street food in Phuket is among the tastiest on the island. It’s also incredibly easy to find, both in obvious places, like along the beach front, and more surprising spots, like motorbike sidecars. So get ready to sink your teeth into authentic Hokkien noodles, skewers of sizzling sausages, oyster omelettes and velvety curries. Here’s the street food you shouldn’t miss during your visit to Patong.

With pristine beaches, glittering infinity pools and sunset cocktails, Bali is a dream destination to relax and unwind. But the Island of the Gods is also a hot destination for daredevils seeking adrenaline fuelled-adventures. From jumping off cliffs to riding down white water rapids or flying superhero-style up into the air. So slap on some sunscreen and get ready from some action-packed extreme sports.

There’s no better place to soak up the rays than on one of Phuket’s picture-perfect beaches, renowned for their pristine white sand and the crystalline blue waters of the Andaman Sea. If you’re looking for salty hair, sun-kissed skin and spending some time with that book you’ve been meaning to get to for months, Phuket is the place to do it. So grab your bikini and get ready to lounge—here are five great Phuket beaches for your sun-soaked bucket list.

Aside from the stunning beaches and gorgeous landscapes, one of the best things about Phuket is the incredible amount of major events it hosts. Whether they’re held to honor a religious belief or just for fun, the many festivals of Phuket are as colourful and exciting as they are varied. Here are a few of the events worth planning your next trip around.

Bali’s seductive charms are undeniable: beautiful beaches, idyllic landscapes, soothing spas, chic restaurants and cool bars. But it can be difficult in one of the world’s most popular destination to feel like you are getting the local experience. So once you’ve crossed some key attractions off your list, here are seven insider tips to ditch the tourist trail and experience Bali like a local.

New-Zealand born chef Jethro Vincent is the creative culinary brains behind all the venues in the 8 degrees projects group, the team behind Seminyak’s famed Sisterfields, Bossman, Expat Roasters and Bikini. We talked about Bali, Asian food and dumplings!

Bali is a bucket list destination for many, but with thousands of dreamy islands in the Indonesian archipelago, why not skip Bali and explore the smaller, quieter islands. Free from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, Bali’s surrounding islands will leave you dopey with the kind of happiness you dream about for years.

Comment découvrir cinq pays en une journée sans sauter dans un avion? Facile, il suffit de rester dans la capitale française et de se munir d'un carnet de tickets de métro. Quand on prononce le nom de Paris, on pense forcément au Louvre, Notre-Dame et bien évidemment à la Tour Eiffel. Mais on ne cessera jamais de répéter que notre capitale chérie est un véritable melting-pot culturel et gastronomique, riche en couleurs et en diversité. De quartier en quartier, vous allez atterrir dans un pays différent, changer de monde et tomber sur des trésors insoupçonnés.

Originaire de La Rochelle, c’est sur l’île de la Réunion que Coline Ménard grandit et apprend le surf avec son papa. Ancienne vice-championne du monde de longboard, elle incarne les valeurs du surf : fun, pleine d’énergie et toujours connectée à l’eau. Rencontre avec une sirène voyageuse.

If you’re not French like moi (nobody’s perfect!) and you’ve never heard the word bistronomie, it might be seen as an expression of French chauvinism. Au contraire! Let’s go over the semantics quickly shall we. Take the words “bistro” and “gastronomie” and voilà, bistronomie! Okay, but what does that mean? Basically, it’s upscale fare without the hefty price tag and most of it is produced by non-French chefs, just like chef Ryan Clift at the head of Grow in Petitenget.

Let’s face it, there’s nothing like adding a bit of sparkle to step up your outfit game. So we’ve scanned the streets of Ubud in search of the coolest and freshest jewelry stores among the hip cafes, vegan restaurants, insane traffic and monkeys. So make some extra space in your jewelry box and get ready to treat yo self!

You haven’t really eaten in Bali until you’ve tasted the rich flavors of Nasi Campur found in local warungs. But if you’re vegan or on an organic diet, you might be struggling with traditional warungs using MSG or taking the same serving spoon for meat and vegetable dishes alike. Well, Vinny’s Warung will chase your warung woes away!

Canggu has nearly as many villas as people, so choosing the perfect holiday abode can be tricky. Set in a private tropical garden tucked away in a quiet lane, Villa Casa Luna is located on one of Canggu’s coolest neighbourhoods, just moments away from the beach, restaurants, boutiques and spas making it an ideal base. Just one barefoot step inside this three bedroom villa and you’ll see that Villa Casa Luna was built for living the good life in Bali.

If you’re already eating organically and your nails are designed with non-toxic nail polishes, then you’re inner Gwyneth will be thrilled to know that you can now shop all-natural skincare products down on Batu Bolong. Isha Naturals started out with a small stall at Old Man’s and Samadi Sunday markets and now they’ve opened a flawless looking apothecary store selling all sorts of locally handmade lotions and potions without any unnecessary parabens, additives or chemicals.