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As much as I love a five-star stay in the Maldives—complete with butlers, chic overwater villas with glass inserts in the floor, indulgent spas, and infinity-edge pools one of our broader goals here at DestinAsian is to let readers see even the most familiar places in a whole new light. So it’s heartening to read this issue’s cover story by husband-and-wife team Daniel Bosley and Aishath Naj, about their ongoing project to document the Maldives that few tourists know. Dreamy photos aside, it offers a real insiders’ perspective and shows us new possibilities for exploring this Indian Ocean paradise. In a similar vein, Jonathan Hopfner reports on a trend in Seoul that has taken hold within the last decade or so: a renewed appreciation of traditional Korean houses known as hanok. He doesn’t just prowl the much-photographed streets of Bukchon Hanok Village where tourists prance around in full traditional costume, but speaks to designers and entrepreneurs who have adapted once-neglected architecture form to become boutique hotels and cafés and cultural spaces.

DestinAsian Magazine Description:

Established in 2001, DestinAsian is a leading luxury travel and lifestyle magazine in the Asia-Pacific region. Our aim for each issue is to present an engaging editorial mix and stunning travel photography in a fresh, new light. In addition to award-winning feature stories, we offer a regular line-up of sections that keep tabs on the latest developments and most tantalizing holiday ideas around Asia and the world. DestinAsian is the ultimate resource for discerning individuals who share our passion for travel, and travelling in style.

Winner of The 2014 SOPA Award for Editorial Excellence in Lifestyle Coverage