DestinAsian - December 2021 - February 2022

In dit nummer

Despite the immense challenges of the past 22 months I have never doubted the resilience of the travel industry, andits ability to rebound when given the chance. We’ve watchedhow pent-up demand in Europe and the United States fueleda major boom during the northern summer. Closer to home,international travel within the Asia-Pacific region is finallymaking a comeback: the recent large-scale reopening ofThailand to the fully vaccinated has started a chain reaction, with Cambodia following suit and Malaysia expected todo the same in January. Singapore, of course, is continuingits pragmatic approach of expanding its Vaccinated TravelLanes to an ever-growing list of countries. The broad consensus is that the way we spend our precious time off will be different after Covid, staying longer in each place in pursuit of more meaningful experiences. Naturally, our final issue of 2021 comes packed with ideas for when you’re ready to dust off your passport. Photographer Karolina Wiercigroch takes us on a fascinating romp through the steppes of Central Asia as she explores the cuisine of Kyrgyzstan. Over in the North Atlantic, the windswept Faroe Islands are the focus of a feature story by Barry Stone, who was captivated by the rugged charm of this remote Danish territory. Dubai-based contributor Nicola Chilton journeys to the once-forbidden kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit AlUla, a region where the fantastical desert landscape is dotted with ancient heritage sites and more than afew 21st-century surprises. Elsewhere in the magazine, we get afirst look at Hong Kong’s landmark M+museum, a groundbreaking institutiondedicated to visual culture and a mustsee once quarantine restrictions ease.We’ve also compiled 15 new experiencesin Australia for those planning a tripdown under. As 2021 comes to a close, I hope you have the chance to go on a well-deserved holiday, whether it may be domestic or overseas, that leaves you refreshed and energized for the year ahead.