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BBC TravelJul 17, 2026

'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers

Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.

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Watpo Massage SchoolPlacebeginner Thai massage course in Bangkok
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KayokoPlaceTokyo, Japanoctogenarian teaching musubi making in Tokyo
Wardandi Bibbulmun Elder Dale TilbrookPlaceSwan Valley, Australiasharing knowledge of native foods in Swan Valley
Zita PancsovayPlaceBudapest, Hungaryserving traditional Hungarian grandma's dinner in Budapest
Grandma ShyamaPlaceKochi, Indiateaching Ayurvedic cooking in her home in Kochi
Tsukiji MarketMarketTokyo, Japanvisited with a grandma in Tokyo
Kate WrightPlaceGalway, Irelandteaching Irish dishes in Galway
Mamie DanielaPlaceParis, France
Mamie CatherinePlaceParis, France

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Condé Nast TravelerMar 5

The Best Spas Around the World, According to Our Wellness Editors

The best wellness destinations in the world, according to spa experts—these are the winners of the 2026 Wellness & Spa Guide.

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RAKxa Integrative WellnessHotelWellness retreat in Bangkok's Bang Kachao district.
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Palazzo FiuggiHotelFiuggi, ItalyDetoxifying retreat in the Alps.
Lanserhof LansHotelLans, AustriaOffers a purifying food regime based on Mayr cure.
Engel AyurpuraHotelSouth Tyrol, ItalyAyurvedic sanctuary in the Dolomites.
Shreyas Yoga RetreatHotelBengaluru, IndiaAshram experience in South India for self-discovery.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 1, 2025

A Guide to Bangkok's Ever-Evolving Chinatown

Edgy art, hot-ticket restaurants, and neon-lit shopping.

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YaowaratNeighborhoodModern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road.
Song WatNeighborhoodIt begins at Ratchawong Road near Ratchawong Pier and extends to Khao Lam Circle, where it meets Khao Lam and Charoen…
Ritz-CarltonHotelA serene, hospitable stay in an evolving corner of Bangkok.
A Thing SnukPlaceSells upcycled souvenirs made from plastic waste
PotongRestaurantThai-Chinese fine dining in an old herbal medicine shop
Khao San SekRestaurantThai cooking with local ingredients like rice and chile
TARS UnlimitedMuseumGallery in an early-19th-century factory off Song Wat Road
CharmgangRestaurantTo help keep our community authentic, we're showing information about accounts on Linktree.
CharmkrungRestaurantCharmgang's Little Sister 🍽️ Small Plates | Wines 🍷…
CharmkokRestaurantCasual spot for Southern Thai lunch and craft beer
Ba HaoBarBa hao shophouse no.8 offers Chinatown experience though our signature Food, drink, and living space from Chinese…
Xin Xe GoiRestaurantThai-Chinese Western dishes with a Hainanese influence
GoldsmithRestaurantSino-chic bar above Chop Chop Cook Shop
NamsuRestaurantModern takes on Myanmar's Shan State recipes
Soi NanaNeighborhood
InterContinentalHotel
Chop Chop Cook ShopRestaurant
Baan Trok Tua NgorkPlace

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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

Wat Pho Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand

The reclining Buddha is 46 meters long (about 150 feet) and gold-plated, and represents the Buddha entering complete spiritual enlightenment. The soles of the statue’s feet are inlaid with exquisite mother-of-pearl, featuring a wheel (dharma) at the center of each foot, symbolizing cause and effect as well as a powerful chakra point where universal energy flows into the body. These feet are fur…

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Wat Pho TemplePlace of worshiphome to the reclining Buddha and Thai Massage School
Reclining BuddhaAttraction46 meters long, gold-plated, represents enlightenment
Grand PalaceAttractionThe palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.
Thai Massage SchoolPlace
School of Thai MedicinePlace

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

15 Best Airbnbs in Bangkok

These homes are the perfect jumping-off point for exploring Thailand's capital city.

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Lumphini ParkParkThe park offers rare open public space, trees and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an artificial lake where…
Chao Phraya RiverSightsteps from this 130-year-old heritage shophouse
European hotelsHotelOur global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.
Khaosan RoadNeighborhood10-minute walk from this renovated shophouse
SamrongNeighborhoodlocal area on the far outskirts of Bangkok
SathornNeighborhoodnear the SkyTrain and Central Pier
Ratchadaphisek MRT StationSightfive-minute walk from this house
Din DaengNeighborhoodquiet, tree-lined street in this area
State TowerRestaurantfamous building on the 36th floor
RatchathewiNeighborhoodbalcony overlooks this buzzy neighborhood
Jim Thompson House MuseumMuseum
ChinatownNeighborhood
PhaholyothinNeighborhood
AirbnbHotel

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