Travel_Leisure_Southeast_Asia_August_2017

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T+L Digital 1 2

Contributors 14

Editor’s Note 16

The Conversation 18

Deals 50

Wish You Were Here 114

FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF MR CHEW’S CHINO LATINO BAR; COURTESY OF AQUA LUNA; COURTESY OF RANGOON TEA HOUSE; ANKUSH MARIA

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Here+Now

23 The Grass Is Always Greener

A new resort in central Vietnam

is a quicker, more candescent

ticket to paradise.

26
Asian Sensations A trio of new
bars in Kuala Lumpur pours
generous cocktails, with a splash
of Oriental charm.

28
The Last Junk Handcrafted by
one of Hong Kong’s last true boat
builders, the new Aqua Luna II
pays homage to the city’s
maritime past.

30
Made in Taiwan Long in Taipei’s
shadow, culture-rich Taichung is
marrying heritage and futurism to
carve out an identity all its own.

32
Cross-Country Style
New takes
on Argentinian country style.

The Place

108

Jaipur

Bring an empty suitcase

to Rajasthan’s famed Pink City,

because you’re going to want to

buy everything in this creative

hub. By Rachna Sachasinh.

Photographed by Ankush Maria

Beyond

37

A Taste of Rangoon Burmese

food is a mix of savory and funky,

with influences from China and

India. It just might be the next

global culinary phenomenom.

40

The Kampot Express The quiet

Cambodian coastal town is

finding its voice, with a new train

service opening access to its

buzzy new arts scene, hip

restaurants and cafés.

46

Wander Women Outfitters both

emerging and established are

catering to female adventurers

looking for excitement, wellness

and social engagement—without

the guys around.

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