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See. Buscalan Remote mountain village in northern Philippines known for traditional hand-tapped tattoos by mambabatoks. Palawan Island province known for island-hopping, underground rivers, hidden lagoons, and whale shark swimming. Moalboal Snorkel with sardines at this Cebu location, one of the world's best snorkeling spots. Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area Observe tiny, nocturnal tarsiers and learn about efforts to preserve their habitat.

Eat. chili ice cream in Legazpi Experience a unique gastronomical delight with this sweet and spicy treat.

Stay. Baguio's Diplomat Hotel A now-abandoned hotel with a reputation for being haunted by spirits of nuns and priests.

Lonely PlanetSep 2, 2026

Seeing is Believing: How 3 photographers use a CAMON 50 Ultra 5G

Lonely Planet and TECNO team up to launch a contest called: Seeing is Believing. Three photographers use the same camera to shoot three different cities.

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  • Al TaifNeighborhoodJeddah, Saudi Arabiacooler mountain air, farmers, rose distillers, beekeepers welcome guests
  • Al BaladNeighborhoodJeddah, Saudi Arabiahistoric heart, centuries of trade, craft, faith are alive
  • Zawiya 97SightJeddah, Saudi Arabiaalleyway workshops in Al Balad
  • Jeddah's fish marketMarketJeddah, Saudi Arabiashows fishing-village origins, loud bargaining, live auctions
  • BinondoNeighborhoodManila, PhilippinesIts influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas and Tondo.
  • DivisoriaMarketManila, Philippinesgoods from mountains converge with city's workforce
  • Kigoma's fish marketMarketKigoma, Tanzaniavibrant and bustling with life, offers short boat tours
  • TondoNeighborhoodManila, Philippines
  • QuiapoNeighborhoodManila, Philippines
  • CarriedoTrain stationManila, Philippines
  • GombeNature reserveKigoma, Tanzania
  • MahaleNature reserveKigoma, Tanzania
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 20

In Northern Philippines, Tattoo Artists Attract Travelers in Search of the Most Original Keepsake

Writer Marisol Delarosa makes a pilgrimage to Buscalan, home to 109-year-old Apo Whang-od, the oldest living artist in the country, to meet with the next generation of mambabatoks—and to receive a traditional hand-tapped tattoo of her own.

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond

Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.

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  • Van Gogh MuseumMuseumAmsterdam, The NetherlandsMuseum Conan O'Brien visited in Amsterdam.
  • Conan O'Brien Must GoPlaceMumbai, IndiaEmmy award-winning travel show following Conan O'Brien around the world.
  • The Irish TenorsPlaceDublin, IrelandThey have since recorded five PBS specials and eight albums.
  • Sigmund FreudPlaceVienna, Austria
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget

Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.

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  • Providencia IslandSightProvidencia, Colombiaremote Caribbean island with footprint-free golden sand beaches
  • Playa BlancaSightCartagena, Colombiaoffers beach huts, bars, and hammocks for overnight stays
  • Vanua LevuSightSuva, FijiFiji's second-largest island with pristine beaches and waterfalls
  • Gunung RinjaniTrailLombok, Indonesiamulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
  • Pantai MawiSightLombok, Indonesiaworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
  • Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightLombok, Indonesiaspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
  • Gili IslandsNeighborhoodLombok, Indonesiafree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
  • Zanzibar IslandSightZanzibar City, TanzaniaTanzania's jewel with cinematic coral reefs and soft sand beaches
  • KendwaSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniawidest beach on Zanzibar, swimmable with soft sand
  • PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
  • JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
  • PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
  • Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
  • KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
  • Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
  • Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
  • BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
  • Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
  • BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
  • Rainbow ReefSightSuva, Fiji
  • Namena Marine ReserveSightSuva, Fiji
  • Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia
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Lonely PlanetJul 14

10 of the best places to snorkel in the world

From swimming near whale sharks to spotting colorful fish over a reef, here are the world

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  • Baía do SanchoSightFernando de Noronha, BrazilConsidered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Brazil.
  • PortoSightFernando de Noronha, BrazilAccessible shipwrecks teeming with marine life.
  • ThumbiSightCape Maclear, MalawiPyramidal wooded island worth a boat trip for snorkeling.
  • Panagsama BeachSightMoalboal, PhilippinesReef easily accessible due to calm waters and shoreline proximity.
  • RadhanagarSightHavelock Island, IndiaShowstopping beach with glass-clear waters and dazzling fish.
  • Hanauma BaySightHonolulu, United StatesScenic spot in an ancient volcano crater with a 7000-year-old reef.
  • Tofo BeachSightTofo, MozambiqueWaters rich in marine biodiversity, famous for whale sharks.
  • West BaySightRoatán, HondurasPristine white-sand beach to spot parrotfish, butterflyfish, angelfish.
  • Mary's PlaceSightRoatán, HondurasDiving site where sea turtles, eagle rays, groupers come to surface.
  • Abu DabbabHotelMarsa Alam, EgyptShallow waters attract a small population of dugongs.
  • Baía dos PorcosSightFernando de Noronha, Brazil
  • SuesteSightFernando de Noronha, Brazil
  • Morro de ForaSightFernando de Noronha, Brazil
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National GeographicJul 10

Go island-hopping in Palawan, the Philippines

Traditional, double outrigger boats called banca glide across the glass-like waters of Palawan, an idyllic island province in the Philippines. A narrow rock formation separates the Twin Lagoons, ...

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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  • Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
  • Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
  • The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
  • Eau BarBarMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
  • MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
  • Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
  • La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
  • SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
  • The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
  • Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
  • The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
  • TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
  • The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
  • Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
  • Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
  • Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
  • ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
  • Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
  • Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
  • Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
  • Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, IndiaThe Lidder River flows down the valley.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.

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National GeographicJun 18, 2019

Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers

For heart-pumping escapades, try downhill biking in Camarines Sur or water tubing down the challenging rapids of Malinao. The islands of Caramoan also offer rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, ...

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National GeographicDec 31, 2016

Be inspired by nature in Bohol, Philippines

With abundant wildlife, incredible scenery, and “new normal” protocols, this island-province is nature-made for outdoor discovery.

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  • Bohol Tarsier Conservation AreaZooBohol, PhilippinesObserve tiny creatures sleeping in the trees.
  • Pamilacan IslandSightBohol, PhilippinesMarine sanctuary for whales, dolphins, and manta rays.
  • Loboc RiverSightBohol, PhilippinesPaddle through rainforest, river, waterfalls, and wildlife.
  • Chocolate HillsAttractionBohol, PhilippinesRounded limestone mounds rise from island plains.
  • Cadapdapan Rice TerracesViewpointCandijay, PhilippinesCultural landscapes create mosaic patterns on emerald slopes.
  • Can-Umantad FallsSightCandijay, PhilippinesBohol’s highest cascades tumble 60 feet down rock.
  • PanglaoSightBohol, PhilippinesGateway for snorkeling and offshore scuba excursions.
  • Alona BeachSightPanglao, PhilippinesSnorkel off this beach on Panglao island.
  • Bohol Divers ClubPlacePanglao, PhilippinesPADI-certified dive operators customize itineraries.
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National GeographicOct 30, 2014

10 of the World’s Most Haunted Cities

These notoriously frightful cities are beset with ghastly, ghostly close encounters. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow is home to the sprawling Southern Necropolis (“City of the Dead”), the resting place of ...

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  • Centro de Arte Reina SofíaArts centreMadrid, SpainCentral building was formerly a hospital
  • Linares PalaceSightMadrid, SpainOnce wracked by family scandal
  • Southern NecropolisSightGlasgow, United KingdomResting place of approximately a quarter million souls
  • Diplomat HotelHotelBaguio, PhilippinesNow abandoned, said to be haunted by nuns
  • Hotel KurrajongHotelCanberra, AustraliaRoom 214 haunted by former Prime Minister Ben Chifley
  • Old Parliament HouseAttractionCanberra, AustraliaAnother of Canberra's haunted spots
  • The AlamoParkSan Antonio, United StatesThe Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution.
  • torture museumMuseumSighișoara, RomaniaRegales visitors with tools of 'Vlad the Impaler’s' trade
  • Holy Trinity ChurchPlace of worshipSighișoara, RomaniaMedieval city's church reached by covered stairway
  • Ypsilon bridgeSightDrammen, Norway
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