Walk through the gates of Hotel Macan ché and into a sanctuary of calmness. Tropical plants of every size, shape, and color surround you, from orange birds of paradise to bright red Gingers, purple ivy, and the tallest, greenest bamboo you’ve ever seen, rustling magically in the wind.

It makes sense for IL readers to learn Spanish when so many low-cost and beautiful countries with a pleasant climate that this magazine writes about are, in fact, in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

Cascades of silver lights twinkle from trees...red lanterns bob in celebration of Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox. I love dining on Jalan Alor street, but should it be Fu Xi’s again? Enough for two, his spiced clams are only $3.35.

Have you ever imagined living in castle? Dreamed of hearing your footsteps echo through acres of passageways and years of history? Then take note—with the current financial crisis still growing, it’s getting much easier for you to make the dream of owning a castle a reality.

It’s time to make a big bet and begin investing in China. I know. It’s not exactly a popular stance. And the smart money is doing exactly the opposite. Or so it appears…

The sound of the rolling surf lulls you to sleep at night, and the sparkling sun glistening off the water awakens you in the morning…