The Metropolitan offers an oasis of calm and cool (both in terms of temperature and hip factor), from the hot hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Located near the CBD and embassy district, it is close to the city’s major attractions and is home to a COMO Shambhala Spa and acclaimed Australian chef, David Thompson’s Nahm restaurant.

I recently travelled to beautiful Uma Paro in Bhutan to write a story for Australian Yoga Journal. I was there to do a five-night “Yoga, Culture and Camp Retreat” hosted by Uma Paro’s resident yoga teacher, Marie Baker. On top of five hours of amazing yoga, Pranayama and meditation every day, I also had the opportunity to visit monasteries built in the 17th Century, be blessed by monks in a long life puja (blessing), have lunch at a local farmer’s house and do a two-day trek to the famous cliffhanging monastery, Tiger’s Nest (pictured).

Issue 25 of Dumbo feather magazine is on sale now including my interview with the wonderful New York-based artist/ illustrator Chris Rubino; as well as founder of Peats Ridge Festival, Matt Grant; furniture designer, Nipa Doshi; founder of NGO The International Exchange, Philippa White; and custom ski-maker, Alex Herbert

At Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Kris McIntyre discovers a unique spa treatment combined with an authentic Aboriginal eco-tourism experience.

Issue 23 of dumbo feather … pass it on is in stores now. The beguiling cover image was shot by the incomparable Toby Burrows and the inside is just as fab. Interviews with Ben Keene of Tribewanted, Caroline Swift, John Hardy of the Green School , Hayley Allen of Tika and Martin Hughes of Affirm Press. For subscriptions and stockists visit www.dumbofeather.com