South-East Asia Archives

Fort Santiago in Manila, the Philippines.

Fort Santiago, Manila: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Fort Santiago is a historic military citadel located in the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, established as a formidable symbol of Spanish power in the Far East. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help…

Visiting the National Museum Bangkok, Thailand: Ticket prices, hours and tips

The National Museum Bangkok is the largest history museum in South-East Asia, located on the former grounds of the 18th-century Front Palace in the Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok, Thailand. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to…

Royal Regalia Museum, Bandar Seri Begawan: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Royal Regalia Museum (Muzium Alat Kebesaran Diraja) is a prominent museum in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Opened in 1992, the museum is dedicated to the life of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and houses a vast collection of royal paraphernalia,…

National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The National Museum of Indonesia (Museum Nasional Indonesia), affectionately known locally as Museum Gajah (Elephant Museum), is the nation's premier historical, archaeological, and ethnological museum, located in the heart of Central Jakarta. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility,…

Curiosity Cove, Singapore: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Curiosity Cove is an indoor, nature-themed multimedia playscape designed for children, located at the Mandai Wildlife EAST precinct in Singapore. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit. Updated in…

River Wonders, Singapore: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

River Wonders is a river-themed wildlife park located within the Mandai Wildlife EAST precinct in Singapore. This 026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit. To skip the detail and secure…

Lao barbecue at Lao-Lao Garden, Luang Prabang: What to expect from this hands-on dining experience

Tucked into the hills of Luang Prabang, Lao-Lao Garden serves a wildly interactive Lao barbecue that turns dinner into equal parts cooking, theatre and communal ritual. First impressions of a Lao barbecue in Luang Prabang I don’t profess to being a world-renowned expert on barbecues.…

Former Ford Factory, Singapore: Opening hours, tickets, and how to plan your visit

The Former Ford Factory is a historic site and museum located at 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, housed in the first Ford vehicle assembly plant in South-East Asia. This guide provides essential information on opening hours, ticket prices, transport, accessibility, and practical tips for…