Chris Schalkx

AFAR Contributor

Chris Schalkx is a freelance writer and photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

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Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

Chris Schalkx

This pool at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is flanked by white chairs and palm trees.

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A Look Inside the Most Exciting New Luxury Resort in the Seychelles

March 07, 2024 11:35 AM

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Where to Go in Spring

Where to See Spring Tulips in Amsterdam and the Netherlands

January 15, 2024 11:24 AM

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This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

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This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

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This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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The rooftop pool of the Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo features park views.

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For a Quieter Side of Tokyo, Check Into This New Boutique Hotel

October 24, 2023 07:30 AM

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The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.

Hotels

The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok

November 15, 2022 01:52 PM

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Packing Tips + Gear

Why the Insta360 GO 2 Is the Best Action Camera for Spur-of-the-Moment Travel Videos

December 15, 2021 02:24 PM

Chris Schalkx

Cities We Love

Finding Bliss on a Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi

May 03, 2021 01:22 PM

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Packing Tips + Gear

All the Tech and Gear You Need to Become a Digital Nomad

April 23, 2021 01:39 PM

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

The One Thing You’ve Probably Forgotten to Disinfect While Traveling

March 25, 2020 02:13 PM

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