What to buy for home exercise: seven tools, from a 5mm yoga mat to wooden rings
Mats, soft kettlebells, push-up boards, rings, a stepper, a double roller and a cork ball serve different movements. Start with space and purpose before choosing what to add.
PROVINTIA × Marset: five Tainan rooms, booking dates and lighting design
Bookings open October 23 for five designated Marset rooms at PROVINTIA in Tainan. Explore the lighting concept, stays from November 1 and the events still awaiting details.
Bangkok weekend, October 22–25: illustration, street dance and underground music
Choose a cultural route through Bangkok Illustration Fair, Badvibes and live music this October weekend, checking each event’s actual dates rather than squeezing the whole list into one day.
Bangkok’s Golden Mount Temple Fair returns November 17–29: planning Wat Saket and the Old Town
Wat Saket’s 2026 fair combines a red-cloth procession, a climb and evening stalls. Plan the temple and fair as different parts of a visit, with practical details to reconfirm before travelling.
Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit: AvroKO public spaces and a neighbourhood-led hotel
Opened in August 2026, Southeast Asia’s first Canopy hotel combines 174 rooms with selected AvroKO public spaces, dining and an Asoke neighbourhood approach.
Bangkok Halloween 2026: choosing sweets, improv, horror-film talks or live music
With October 31 falling on a Saturday, Bangkok’s Halloween programme stretches across late October. Choose a route around food, theatre, cinema or live music rather than trying to do everything.
White Flower Oil’s Centenary Pop-Up: Hong Kong Memory in Streetwear and Everyday Design
GROCERY, TEAM GREEN and Pretty Useless Club join a six-month Hong Kong Station pop-up with clothing, lamps and DIY charms.
PEACEMINUSONE × ZO&FRIENDS Hong Kong Pop-Up: Kai Tak Dates and Collectibles
The BLOOMING STEP collaboration runs from October 21 to November 8, with ten products, Hong Kong magnets and a per-item purchase limit.
Nespresso’s Sha Tin pop-up runs until November 30: coffee machines, offers and Swarovski design
Nespresso’s temporary New Town Plaza boutique brings together coffee machines and a Swarovski festive collaboration. Understand the two offer periods and the practical questions to ask before buying.
Samkani Camp Planned for 2027: Five Airstream Suites on Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats
A&K Sanctuary’s forthcoming camp combines five Airstream suites with a shared dining trailer. A guide to the design, announced experiences and what remains to be confirmed.
After DDP Design Fair: five Korean home brands worth discovering
The 2026 fair ended on 18 October. NOMIA, MISORANG, FIABA, PLATS and Gori Studio still offer ideas through rugs, ceramic gestures, furniture, plants and lighting.
Six overnight autumn trips in Korea, pairing forests with local food
Mungyeong, Yeongju, Goesan, Damyang, Namwon and Cheongdo offer different walks and regional dishes. Plan one area at a time and verify current foliage and access.
Adam Bookstore near Sun Moon Lake: concrete curves, a red staircase and a mountain view
Adam Bookstore in Yuchi combines books, coffee and personal collections. Explore its concrete architecture, spiral staircase and mountain-facing windows, with practical details to check before visiting.
Audemars Piguet’s Taipei exhibition: over 100 timepieces, 35 collector loans and new ways to read a watch
The October 15–18 exhibition has ended. Three themes connected watchmaking, contemporary design and collecting, with openworked construction and Starwheel providing ways into the details.
Pingtung Wind Festival, October 23–25: music in Mudan and orienteering registration through October 22
The festival runs 14:00–21:00. October 24 orienteering is for ages 16+, capped at 200 people, at NT$500 solo or NT$900 per pair. Its meeting point differs from the main venue.
Guerlain reinterprets L’Heure Bleue with iris tincture, ozonic notes and vanilla
Delphine Jelk revisits the mood of the 1912 fragrance through an iris tincture paired with iris butter. Fragrance notes provide clues for comparison with an actual skin test.
Choosing a 12L–25L daypack: capacity, access and everyday commuting
Trailblazer 20, Nano 18, Trail Lite 12 and Mantis 16 organize storage differently. Capacity is a starting point; usefulness depends on your actual packing list.
Autumn outdoor shoes: matching HOKA, MERRELL and SCARPA to different routes
Mid-cut, low-cut, insulated and approach shoes serve different purposes. Compare the exact model, fit and intended ground conditions alongside outsole and waterproofing specifications.
BYREDO and Iittala’s LJUS Brings Glass, Light and Scent Together
The first collaboration launched October 16. Glass objects and fragrance products are sold separately, with different uses and compatibility requirements.
InterContinental Taipei Opens With 347 Rooms and Residential-Style Suites
Beside Taipei Dome, the hotel connects local design references with seven dining concepts. Room facilities, views and restaurant opening schedules need to be considered separately.
Osaka’s Glico Sign Is Changing: Sixth Generation Ends in November, New Version Planned for Spring 2027
Renovation is scheduled to begin in December. The Dotonbori landmark’s history traces a shift from neon towers and fountains to LED displays.
Hoshino Resorts Opens KAI Zao: 49 Rooms in a Fourteen-Sided Tower
The Yamagata hot spring hotel opened on October 15. Architecture, rooftop views and local crafts shape the stay; the advertised starting rate is per person sharing a room.
Wuling Farm in Autumn: Four Plant Landscapes Beyond Red Leaves
Maples, ginkgo, Mexican sage and chrysanthemums offer different colors and locations. Flower and leaf conditions depend on the date and weather.
Hsinchu County Main Library Plans October 29 Trial Opening: Dates and Service Changes
The new Zhubei library plans a trial period through November 15 and a formal December 18 opening. Borrowers should also check changes at the former Cultural Affairs Bureau Library.