Fridae

Just 30 minutes away from Singapore by ferry, Montigo Resorts' slick pool villas on the northeastern shore of the Indonesian island of Batam have a panoramic view of Singapore's skyline. Fridae checks it out.

Named after the first spacecraft to land on the moon in 1959, this Modernist-style 'studiotel' on the west coast of Bali is fittingly cosmic.

It's a city with ample green spaces, but even in Singapore you probably wouldn't expect a building to sprout so much greenery from its façade.

British-born chef Brian McKenna, who received the coveted Five Star Diamond Award in 2009 as one of the World's Best Chefs, has launched his newest venture in Beijing, at The Courtyard.

Situated in the heart of Shanghai's cosmopolitan French Concession, Twelve at Hengshan offers guests a chic oasis from the bustle of China's most vibrant city.

The ever-popular Maldives might not be the world's best kept travel secret, but those in search of a true off-the-radar escape should head to Coco Privé Kuda Hithi, a secluded retreat set within the lush confines of one of the Maldivian atoll's private islands.

Tucked away in Harbour City's seemingly endless labyrinth of high-end shops and bustling eateries is the vibrant Spanish gem Vi Cool.

Coffee is serious business. Just ask Jennifer Liu (founder of the highly popular homegrown chain Caffè Habitu) who is now blazing a trail in Hong Kong with The Coffee Academics.

Love it or hate it, The Grandmaster is a masterpiece that goes beyond the cartoonish legend of Ip Man.

Shame is a stunning film whether you watch it as a cautionary tale about sex addiction or a mood piece about New York.