Asia

“To understand the world, you must first understand Asia.”

— Lee Kuan Yew

Find a place in Asia

Are You Ready For A Criminally Good Night In Japan?

A 118-year-old Japanese prison is opening its doors after dark. And, strangely enough, you'll want to be locked inside.

The 5 Philippine Islands You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Everyone knows Boracay, but these islands didn't get the memo about becoming famous.

This Is the Indonesia You Didn’t Come For

The biggest names get you on the plane. But between a rice field, a bamboo workshop and a village run by women, Kate Gazzard finds the bits that don't make the brochure.

Japan Just Gave Us Another Reason To Leave Tokyo

A new long-distance trail is stringing together waterfalls, sacred mountains and old-school Japan just 90 minutes from the capital.

Inside Hamamatsu

10 reasons why you have to visit this enchanting Japanese city.

The Ride of Your Life

From Bun Cha to fruity iced tea, here’s what Hanoi tastes like at 40km/h

A New Way Around Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has always been a bit of a show-off.

The Final Frontier

A tale of culture, community and conservation in Sarawak.

Go With the Flow

In the spice-fragrant hinterland of Kerala’s Malabar Coast, David Stott encounters an endangered river culture and finds deliverance aboard a bamboo raft.