New: Siam Gypsy Junction market.
What to buy: The secondhand and faux-old items are strictly themed by section: nostalgic sweets, old-school toys, secondhand apparel, Harley-Davidson collectibles, comic books, lovely time-honored home curios like porcelain kitchenware and ceramic flower pots.
Where: MRT Bang Son (under construction). Open Wed-Sun 6pm-1am
Read More
Angkor, Cambodia
Angkor is one of the most important sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, it contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations.
Read More
Manila, Philippines
The Center of Spanish activity in the Far East, "Pearl of the Orient", Manila is the most densely populated city in the world. Global Blue named Manila one of the "Best Shopping Destinations" in Asia. As the main gateway to the Philippines' many destinations, the city is visited by about 1 000 000 tourists yearly.
Read More