Asia has a lot in store for those who crave a taste of the paranormal. A bona fide haunted hotel is a good place to start. Here’s a list of five that promise to tickle your sixth sense.

Gateway to India and Taj Hotel, Mumbai – Photo credit
5. Yu Shan Fan Dian, Chengde, China
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When the swelter and intensity of big city life becomes too severe, the fortunate and opprtunistic run for the hills. In the likes of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, the desire to seek refuge from tropical hot spells led to the development of colonial hill stations. In the pantheon of heritage hill resorts, the … More

Spiritual, venerable, inimitable and beautiful, this week we shine the spotlight on ten of the most colourful destinations in Asia. Follow us as we celebrate Holi on the Ganges, stare in awe at the Annapurna massif in Nepal, trace the ancient Silk Road in Uyghur China and make our way across the continent.

Air travel, especially in Asia, is easier on the pockets than ever thanks to the growth of the budget carrier sector. These no-frills airlines offer flights at a fraction of regular ticket prices by doing away with costly “nuisances” like entertainment and food. For a few hours of relative discomfort then, travellers can roam the … More

Asia’s airport hotel scene has come a long way, in lockstep with the rapid development of the airports themselves. After all, hubs like Singapore Changi, Incheon International and Kuala Lumpur International consistently rank close to the top of the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards and Business Traveller Awards. So, by the way, do the likes … More

Animal parks are fun and, at their best and most honourable, educational and conservation-centric. Alas, while not always an easy-to-find mix in much of Asia (not to malign an entire continent), these ten zoological attractions make the grade.