Charming Wakayama
Over 2,500 years ago in the misty history of ancient Japan, the Emperor Jimmu sought the perfect place to rule over his country. He...
Philippines: Puerto Galera
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with over 40 dive sites, Puerto Galera offers incredibly diverse underwater experiences in the heart of the Coral Triangle. By...
Indonesia: Raja Ampat
Take your pick from the hundreds of dive sites teeming with marine life in this fascinating region. By Rachel KwekWell-known for its pristine and...
Tambalang: Caluya’s seaweed farms
Text and Photos by Steve De Neef
Inside a small family hut, everyone is chatting about the latest community gossip as their hands intuitively work...
The Makings of an Icon – A showcase of Asian portraits
By Steve McCurry/Magnum Photos
For the rest of this article (Asian Geographic No.122 Issue 6 /2016 ) and other stories, check out our past issues here or download...
The Heart of Vastness
Photos and Text Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.
A photographic journey into the Mongolian steppe
A portrait of a young herder wearing a handmade hat of fox...
On the Edge of Happiness
Text Woo Wan Lu Photos Quek Zong Ye
Living the Vanuatu way.
The wish to attain happiness is a basic human instinct. Some years ago, I...
Spirit of Place: Recasting Nepal’s architecture
Text & photos Laura McManus
Kathmandu, Nepal, is a city under construction. Flying in, the majestic views of snow-capped mountains and green terraced hills soon...