escape! Magazine – July 2019

CONTENTS

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CAPRI BY FRASER MAKES

THEIR MARK IN JOHOR

Check out Johor Bahru’s latest luxurious

hotel residence

46

AUSTRALIA’S ECO-CONSCIOUS

RETREATS ON THE RISE

The Land Down Under is fast becoming a

hub for sustainable and low-impact

holiday options

50

8 STAGGERING INSTA-

WORTHY SPOTS IN AUSTRALIA

From a surreal pink lake, unique wildlife,

scenic coastal towns to extraordinary shots of

the continent’s most intriguing landscapes

SPECIAL FEATURES

FEATURES

8

CALENDAR

What's up and coming in

Malaysia and beyond

12

TRAVEL NEWS

Travel updates and events of interest

14

PLACES TO STAY

J.K. Place Paris (Paris, France), Monopoly

Mansion by Sirocco (Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia), HOSHINOYA Guguan (Taiwan)

15

CHOW DOWN

Tease your taste buds with sumptuous

cuisines

16

ON-TREND

Eight of the most popular countries for

backpacking

DESTINATIONS TRAVEL NEWS

22

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BEFORE ARRIVING IN CUBA

Malaysians enjoy visa-free access into the

socialist nation of Cuba. We bring you a

list of things to know before you book that

flight to Havana

40

A THEMATIC AND

ALTERNATIVE TAKE OF

PENANG

Venture outside the mainstream tourist trail

of Penang. You’ll be surprised how much

more there is to the Pearl of the Orient

34
FUKUOKA: JAPAN FOR
BEGINNERS
Do you crave the ultimate Japanese
experience without being overwhelmed?
Fukuoka is the all-in-one mid-size city for you

54

THE BEST SPOTS FOR MARINE

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS

Five amazing beaches and islands for

snorkelling, surfing, diving, and other

awesome activities

60

A GLIMPSE INTO THE

HAPPIEST COUNTRY ON

EARTH

Take a look into the secluded Kingdom of

Bhutan, widely regarded as the happiest nation

in the world