By South China Sea Staff Images: By Rayza Akinstoph Brazilian born Rayza Akinstoph is a model citizen bon-vivant—who sets up alluring shots of herself. Now based in Los Angeles but still hitting the globe for exotic shoots, Rayza chatted with South China Sea Magazine for some fun questions.   South China …

By South China Sea Staff Images: Samahita Retreat Samahita Retreat has chosen a sanctuary in the sand for its enlightening yoga and exercise classes.  Southern Koh Samui Opened in 2003 and nestled along the southern shores of Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand, Samahita offers daily yoga, core exercises, …

By South China Sea Staff Images: InterContinental Hong Kong They were two legendary figures in their own time: Queen Victoria and her eponymous Harbour in Hong Kong, and Mr. Kokichi Mikimoto and his eponymous house of MIKIMOTO pearls in Tokyo. Eternal MIKIMOTO As homage to the 125th anniversary of 1893 …

By South China Sea Staff Images: Paragliding Philippines The art of paragliding is taking new heights in the Philippines. And with style.  Just 40-minutes south of Manila, a specialist paragliding and para-motor school take the bold and the brave on windy sojourns with hangliders and paragliders. At Paragliders Philippines, their …

By South China Sea Staff Images: TakeMeTour/LocalTable Harnessing tourism to enhance local lifestyles and sustain traditional culture is a moral imperative for the travel industry—one that is being taken seriously in Thailand. And with good appetites.  Good Thai Vibrations The “New Era of Local Tourism in Thailand” campaign with the …