To get to the heart of the landlocked South Asian nation, bordered by India and Tibet, one must cast off disbelief, embrace its myths, and pass on the kindness one receives

Hotel’s rooftop farm uses a system of growing plants without soil using fish waste, that in turn filters aquarium water and will supply 30 per cent of the vegetables and fish cooked by the Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford.

Indigenous ingredients and dishes are what bring tourists and locals alike to this purveyor of authentic cuisine

Luxury cruises allow you to take in the sublime ocean views, indulge in watersports or check out the abundant marine life

These gorgeous properties are set up for every kind of traveller – spa junkies, aesthetes, history and culture lovers, and high-end campers

The former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters turned serviced apartment flaunts its art-deco credentials and neoclassical architecture having retained most of its original features, from brass fixtures to exotic woodwork

Chef-owner Alex Peng, a member of the Rukai people, is bringing his ‘Taiwanese indigenous new style’ to the (remote) masses

Anouska Hempel is the woman behind the Six Senses Duxton’s exotic design, which brings the Lion City’s colourful history to life