Mongolia, Gher, Yurt

Travel Mongolia: Traditional Customs

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The diverse terrain of Mongolia has wrought a unique culture born of the steppe, desert and city— we delve into some practices that have been given UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.

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...

The Creation of a Capital

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Colombo is a city of history. Even in the all-engulfing, bustling trading centre that is Pettah, unique architectural features such as colonnaded verandas can be found, though they are fast disappearing. While the number of historical sites dwindles, the rich culture of Colombo is resilient.

Philippines in Pink

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From its psychedelic jeepneys to its kaleidoscopic festivals, the Philippines is never short on colour, but if it’s a rose-tinted adventure you seek, look...
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Night, Astrotourism, Astronomy, Stars, Night Sky

Astrotourism Takes Off In Asia

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The coming decade could see astrotourism skyrocket as regional nights outshine those in exotic locales
Sipadan - Diving in Paradise

SABAH – Diving in Paradise

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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...

Water from Heaven

Text: Prakhar Tripathi and Rachel Kwek. Photos: Prakhar Tripathi Considered holy by believers of different faiths, the mysterious Gurudongmar Lake is known to provide water...
Bali , Nagi , Perang Api, New Years

Bali’s Friendly Fire Wars

Come Nyepi, Perang Api – a traditional fiery ritual to banish old wrongs – is all the rage in remote villages