A dynamic and venerable tea heritage courses through the multi-ethnic and cultural circulatory system that is Malaysia. Even those who worship at the caffeinic altar of java must recognise this unassailable fact on forays to the magnificent federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. For from the emerald, fragrant, hilly terraces of the Cameron Highlands to … More

New Taipei, the most populous metropolitan area in Taiwan, is home to a diverse selection of tourist hot spots – museums, night markets, old town landmarks and streets, and a phenomenal stretch of coastline. Our top 10 for New Taipei captures the essence of the city.

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10. Fort Santo Domingo
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The tourism scene on the island of Bali is, in many respects, a world of two solitudes (perhaps three if you count the Eat Pray Love pilgrims): those who come to live it up and those who come to live it downtempo. The former incarnate is on full display in the likes of Kuta, Nusa … More

Over 3,000 tonnes of fish pass through Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market every day and to say it’s a sight to behold is putting it mildly. Arguably the world’s biggest wholesale fish market, the action begins at 5:00 a.m. with the live tuna auctions. It’s a forklift, gumboot and gesticulation laden spectacle to be sure – … More

Quick, name a country in Asia aside from Sri Lanka with a UNESCO World Heritage Site for every 8,200 km2 and 2.5 million inhabitants. Whether cultural or natural magnetism, the teardrop island off the coast of India swings for the boundary and scores a six every time. Consider our roundup of superb Ceylon destinations a … More

Celebrated yearly on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar, the world-famous Lantern Festival is an event that people from all over the world yearn to experience in person. Taiwan has preserved the festival’s ancient rites and rituals and this makes the island a favourite stop for the venerable celebration.