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Contributors 10
The Conversation 12
Editor’s Note 14
Deals 62
Wish You Were Here 1066 SEPTEMBER 2019 / TRAVELANDLEISUREASIA.COM
19 Reasons To Travel Now
Sentosa for adults only; a
culinary school with a difference
down under; is it time to go on a
120-day cruise?
22 A Turn in the South Touring the
south of Thailand on a vintage
motorbike is a chance to get a
true taste of the region and its
limestone karsts, abandoned
beaches and more than a plate
or two of spicy food.
28 New Take on an Old Brew With
basic farming knowledge but a
lot of love, you can start a coffee
farm—which just might be an
elaborate excuse to dive into the
little-known world of Philippine
coffee heritage.
31 Planting for Peace While its
war with America may be long
over, Vietnam is still dealing with
unexploded ordinance at an all-
And though it started in the
United Kingdom, the trend has
since spread to Asia, where
producers from Inner Mongolia
to Okinawa have taken to
expressing their terroir.
48 Tokyo Dreaming Fashion
designer Tomo Koizumi pauses
from his breakout year to share
some of his favorite places to
shop in the Japanese capital,
stops that inspire him every day.
55 Macau Beyond the Neon If you
ever need to get away from the
bustling crowds in Macau,
Coloane village offers a breath
of fresh air and slice of nature.
58 Where the Grizzlies Roam On a
tour of Alaska’s Katmai National
Park, intrepid travelers find
themselves face-to-furry-face
with some of the most awesome
creatures on the planet.too-high cost. Now, there are
safe ways visitors can help.
33 Carry On Philippe and Ashlan
Cousteau highlight their favorite
gear for action-packed trips.
34 Cool as Cucumbers Faced with
a rapidly dwindling sea
cucumber population, The
Andaman hotel in Langkawi takes
the lead to regenerate them.
38 Menus as Magnets In Hong
Kong, a city that loves to eat,
you’re measured by the quality
of your menus. That’s why the
new St. Regis debuts with two
ambitious restaurants.
42 A Study in Contrasts In China’s
Guizhou province, a tech-
forward culture rubs shoulders
with ancient traditions.
46 Asian Grains Gin has gone
through an artisanal revolution.(^19483822) FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES; COURTESY OF TOMO KOIZUMI; CHRISTOPHER KUCWAY; AARON JOEL SANTOS
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