SABAH – Diving in Paradise
SIPADAN ISLAND
Lying just off the northeast coast of Borneo is Sipadan, Malaysia’s only oceanic island. This magical isle was made famous by renowned French...
The Shark Conservationist Who Helped Capture Jaws
After participating in the shoot that led to Hollywood’s most famous shark scene, Valerie Taylor became a tireless defender of sharks and the marine...
10 Best Places to Stargaze in Asia
With its numerous ancient astronomical societies, Asia suffers no lack of good stargazing spots. Here are some for the 21st century astronomer in you!
Arabian...
China – Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic...
Zoroastrianism: A Persian Religion
Text by Khushi Makasare
One of the world's oldest religions, Zoroastrianism might slowly be fading into obscurity.
The Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai, India is home...
4 Must-Visit Places in Kyrgyzstan
A white yurt decorated with red ornaments in Kyrgyzstan's beautiful landscape
Text by Ian Bongso-Seldrup
Images from Shutterstock
Nestled comfortably within Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is home to...
LAOS – Cycle Luang Namtha’s Rice Paddies
The mountainous northern province of Luang Namtha offers emerald mountains and abundant rice paddies dotted with wooden huts. Bicycles, motorcycles and scooters are easily...
Geisha – The Mystery Behind the Makeup
Text: Emily Drew
Our tourist boat sailed down the central river of Tokyo and stopped near Ginza, a high-end district with a walking street paved...