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...
Reflections: Voyages Across the Seas
When we speak of world explorers, icons like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan come easily to mind, leaving Zheng He a mere afterthought....
Top 5 Extreme Places in Asia
Asia encompasses many of the world’s superlative natural wonders, from its highest mountain to its hottest desert. Discover what makes our region the most extreme continent on the planet!
Belitung: A Private Paradise
How to Get There
Turquoise, crystal clear waters, beautiful marine life, pristine white beaches, delicious cuisine and aromatic artisanal coffee, Belitung is a spectacular island...
The Enchantment of Tehran
Kamin Mohammadi recounts her childhood in Tehran, the snowy winters spent snowball fighting with her cousins and the after-school cup of café glacé with her aunt.
Bali’s Friendly Fire Wars
Come Nyepi, Perang Api – a traditional fiery ritual to banish old wrongs – is all the rage in remote villages
Top 5 Places to Visit in Brunei
by Colin Tan
Brunei is home to a majority of Malay followed by Chinese, indigenous and other ethnicities. It has a small population of about...
Thrilla in Manila
Growing up in a democratic suburb away from the designer labels and the big money of Manila’s central business districts has its benefits.