Planning a trip to Shanghai this month for Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai, West Bund Art & Design or ART021? We’ve compiled this mini-guide of some of our favourite places to eat, sleep, shop and browse, with just enough to fill out your schedule between fairs and events

We explore the practice of interior designer Mya Myitzu, a leader in Yangon’s creative renaissance

Thai hospitality and award-winning design meet at Kloem Hostel, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of Bangkok’s streets

The group of islands in the Philippines known as El Nido (meaning ‘The Nest’) were named by the Spanish in the 18th century and are so pristine it feels as though they’ve hardly been visited since

Contemporary beauty brand Forest Essentials’ charming new retail space makes its home in what was once a traditional city structure, blending retro charm with regional traditions

A palette of cool greys backgrounds an impressive art collection at node, a 25-room hotel designed as a comfortable residential experience

It’s not often that ‘Iceland’ and ‘Osaka’ appear in the same sentence, unless you happen to be visiting this novel new venture in the Japanese city

Making its home in a 70-year-old former geisha house, TRUNK(HOUSE) is a one-of-kind hospitality project that offers an interactive and personalised experience

Rebuilt and rebranded as The Okura Tokyo, the hotel is an homage to the famed original

Small-batch tea is served with a side of local creativity and a Japandi aesthetic at Dear TeaHouse, a contemporary take on traditional teahouses

Thai firm Architectkidd’s distinct yet sensitive renovation of the beachfront resort is all about light and space

At AWON Museum & Hotel, centuries-old hanok, contemporary architecture, art and design all combine against the backdrop of Jongnamsan mountain in a remote and peaceful village

VaSLab Architecture plays sculptor in the design of MASON Pattaya, where cavernous spaces look out to expansive sea views

Following an extensive renovation and restoration, the fabled Raffles Hotel Singapore has reopened its doors to charm the modern traveller

The Prestige Hotel brings to Penang’s hospitality environment a sense of playfulness, illusion and mystery

This lush accommodation is housed in a converted Georgian sandstone warehouse and aims to highlight the rich culture and natural beauty its location

The Alila SCBD brings art and design together, from Asia and abroad

Lacime Architects’ Liwa Riverside Book Bar on a university campus in Shanghai is a tranquil space for reading and relaxing

Redesigned by architect Ashiesh Shah, the restaurant aims to be a luxury farm-to-fork experience

A Tokyo-based architecture firm has transformed a fashion store into a fun-filled space