Travel Mongolia: Traditional Customs
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
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
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...
Astrotourism Takes Off In Asia
The coming decade could see astrotourism skyrocket as regional nights outshine those in exotic locales
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...
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’s Friendly Fire Wars
Come Nyepi, Perang Api – a traditional fiery ritual to banish old wrongs – is all the rage in remote villages