Resort Review: Golden Sand Resort & Spa

Golden Sand Resort & Spa embraces the best of what Hoi An has to offer Undeniably one of the most charming cities in all of Vietnam, everything that made Hoi An a booming port city in the Late Middle Ages still applies: beautifully made handicrafts, a photogenic old quarter, its position directly on the Thu … Read more

Redesigning Tradition

Mottainai is a Japanese word that refers to that feeling of regret when something is wasted. It is this spirit that drives Clare Smith, the creator and designer behind Moniko (The Closet on 81 Xuan Thuy, D2; Facebook: TheClosetd2), to create beautiful clutches and accessories out of vintage kimonos and obis (the sash worn around … Read more

Restaurant Review: Latest Recipe at Le Meridien Saigon

Le Meridien Saigon may be a newcomer to the city’s luxury accommodation category, but it hasn’t lost any time in making its mark on the local fine dining scene. The hotel is home to a number of distinct venues, each a variation on the modern design-focused chic that the brand is known for worldwide. In … Read more

Troi Oi: December News

1900 pound naval shell was defused after being unearthed from a garden in Quang Tri Province. Quang Tri was heavily bombarded during the American War, and locals find as many as 100 pieces of unexploded ordnance every day. The shell was buried about a meter underground and was discovered by a family who were leveling … Read more

Clothes Make The Man

It’s been said that today’s stylish man only needs about 20 items in his wardrobe built on timeless principles: classic colors, patterns and styles paired with a good fit for master interchangeability. Alice Lehoux, the creative designer behind Leo, is out to dress today’s Modern Man with her “ready-to-wear plus” line featuring a marriage of … Read more