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P R OV I D I N G T H E F I N E S T FA B R I C S F O R T H E F I N E S T H OT E L S I N T H E W O R L D
OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2015
It’s nearly the end of the year, which is usually the cue for feasting and
travelling. To make the most of that remaining holiday entitlement
let Ascott Living guide you through the best places to go
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There’s nothing quite like an
impending new year to signify a
special sense of occasion. Dress
to impress, whet your appetite
and join Ascott Living for a foray
into the world of fine dining
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Cover Story
Europe is a continent that is exciting
in its cultural diversity. Wrap up
warm for a Western winter and
travel with us through Brussels,
Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Tbilisi and
Toulouse. We’ll show you the places
to go that only the locals know
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World At A Glance
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Wellness
A whistle-stop tour of five cities
of fun. In this issue we’ll take
you around Bangkok, Chennai,
Chongqing, London and Vientiane
We look at the popular pastime
of running and give you the inside
track on some of the urban routes
that will get your blood pumping
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Events
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Stop Off
Whether you have just four
hours to spare or a whole
day, we have the top tips for
making the most of Tokyo
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Table Talk
Nasi lemak, Malaysia’s unofficial
dish, continues to delight diners
in all its many guises, from
traditional to contemporary
Plan ahead and catch your
favourite bands. Ascott Living
tunes into the forthcoming music
calendar so you don’t miss a beat
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Shopping
Toys are not just for kids. No
matter how mature we get, the
lure of collectibles remains. We
look at the coolest things to collect
and the best spots to find them
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Culture
Immerse yourself in Sydney’s
Museum of Contemporary
Art, which pays homage to the
country’s rich cultural heritage
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