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Vol.2 No.4,  Oct-Dec 2005



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Bangkok Crafty Characters Carla Sommers travels into the labyrinthine Chatujak Market to meet with a new breed of stallholders – artists and designers who create unique works to order.

Magnetic Island Market Report Laws of attraction Shane Russell gets on the boat to Magnetic Island to report on the growing interest the island is attracting from developers and buyers alike.

Phuket Tsunami survivor Facing directly onto Chalong Bay, Frank Suenneke’s beautiful Baan Putaraksa stood strong against the 26 December 2004 tsunami.

Philippines The most powerful woman on the Philippines art scene Abby Tan meets with Kim Camacho, former Philippines rep for Sothesby’s and now going it alone on a quest to promote Philippines art on the international market.

Region Virtually perfect Barry Daniel dons the cyber-goggles to look into the present and future of digital marketing tools for the region’s luxury property industry.

Byron Bay Caranbah Fay Knight explains what it is about Byron Bay that makes it so popular with international world travellers and the occasional movie star.

Bali Sayan symbiosis Johnny Langenheim takes a tour of Villa Vajra on the Sayan Ridge, one of Bali’s hottest new rental properties, designed by Paul Morgan.

Burma Burmese classic Luca Invernizzi Tettoni pokes his lens into one of Pagan’s most beautiful homes – a classic of traditional design built to house a cornucopia of antiques and artefacts.

Samui Legends are made of this DAO visit the fabulous Baan Kinaree, David Clarke’s opulent homage to the fine living in the hills above Bophut Fisherman’s Village.

Life & Style What's hot and happening around the region. Hot Hot Property The latest and most outrageous in construction innovation.

Buy by Design New products, furnishings and technology. You may not know it yet, but you need it now.

Greatest Escapes Only the very best places to stay around Asia-Pacific.

Techno Triumphs - Phuket As smooth as sand Two companies on the tropical resort isle of Phuket create classic works of art ingrained into glass that will blow you away, reports Chantana Jasper.

Architect Profile - Region Hans Brouwer The Singapore-based architect is creating contemporary classics and modern marvels around the region and beyond.

Fiji Awakening the giant After 30 years of uncertainty and delays a huge golf, resort and homes project is about to become a reality, says Robert Keith-Reid.

Environment – Indonesia Talking drums The Mentawei tribes of Siberut have found ingenious ways to pass down their traditions and warn each other of tsunami danger, Thom Henley explains.