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The Philippines ranked 17th out of 165 countries in a Newsweek article on the best places for women in the world. The Philippines is considered the best place for women in Asia as it “offers women the most expansive rights and the best quality of life.” It is the only Asian country to be included …

Avoiding crazy high rental rates, this city’s savvy restaurateurs are turning their small flats and holes-in-the-wall into Michelin star dining successes. EDUARDO CATACUTAN whets our appetites with a rundown of some of the best. Photos by DANTE PERALTA YIN YANG In a refurbished heritage building along Ship Street, celebrity chef Margaret Xu Yuan revived interest in Hong Kong’s “village” …

Madonna, undisputed queen of pop, was right when she sang, “Music makes the people come together.” To get you in the mood, we’ve rounded up five music festivals you shouldn’t miss. Parklife Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane (Australia) September 24-October 3 What started out as a small garden party among music junkies 11 years ago has …

Music is huge in the Philippines. If you want a truly defining travel experience, listen to the music. Whether it’s at the local karaoke joint, or the top hotels, you’ll hear a real Filipino’s heartbeat.  The country’s indigenous music was crafted in its earliest days from natural instruments such as wood and bamboo, while traditional …

Photographer STEVE THOMAS picks the six best on-foot adventures in Southeast Asia. The southeastern slice of Asia is an extensive and varied place. It boasts of amazing landscapes and diverse terrain, made even richer by a fascinating cultural and ethnic character. Whether your choice of hike is a nature and wildlife spotting exploration, a rugged …

Metro Manila’s mall culture can get old. For some new perspective and alternative strolling, ANIKA VENTURA suggests taking to these museums. National Museum of the Philippines THE DRAW: Aside from housing the famous Spoliarium painting of Juan Luna, the National Museum is revamping its Museum of the Filipino People, National Art Gallery and Planetarium. A …

Catch a glimpse of Asian culture through the eyes of an artist, with stories and storybook-like sketches by NINA L. YUSON 1 . ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA One of the places in Asia worth visiting. The temples made us imagine we were Indiana Jones, as the huge stones were entwined with big vines and tree roots. …

Why is Los Angeles full of beautiful people? Because it’s filled with the best boutiques and specialty shops. XAVIER TOBY gets behind the velvet rope, past security, and into places where you can splurge like a star—and hopefully end up looking like one. Best of the Best: Rodeo Drive The setting for Julia Roberts’ shopping …

No money? No Honey? No Vegas! In this city of big bucks and fast weddings, ROBIN ESROCK lists his 10 best eats, including the most expensive meal in America and the best steak of his life. RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY (Caesars Palace) In recent years, Las Vegas has attracted the world’s best chefs with promises of …

To beach lovers, Boracay is like an addiction—you can never get enough. BLANCHE RIVERA-FERNANDEZ crafts a quick guide on the new, the secret, and the must-do in one of the world’s best islands. Ariel’s Point is the hottest new must-do in Boracay, offering cliff-diving at Buruanga Island, a fishing town 30 minutes away by boat. …