Asia
You’ll cheer at this must-do event (and have no idea why)
The least interesting thing about this sporting event is what happens on the field.
- Paul Marshall
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- Airline reviews
Service may have fallen, but this Asian airline still delivers
My neighbour, a newcomer to air travel, has little concept of private space or armrest etiquette.
- John Borthwick
Save your yen: How to travel Japan on a budget
Japan is already a good-value destination, but here are a few key tips on how to make your yen stretch even further.
- Brian Johnston
The spirit of Vietnam bursts into life along the Mekong
During a cruise on the Mekong River, an excursion proves nourishing in more ways than one.
- Tim Richards
New bucket list: The 25 best things to do in Asia right now
You could spend decades exploring this continent and never get bored. Its diversity is dazzling, from ancient civilisations to the most modern cities.
- Ute Junker
A perfect home away from home on the Mekong
Vietnam and Cambodia may be countries bristling with energy, but serenity abounds when you swap the rails for the river.
- Tim Richards
I visited the most overrated attraction in Asia’s most underrated country
I’m elbow deep in a crowd of a few hundred people when the regret starts to kick in.
- Paul Marshall
This harmonious dish is one of Asia’s greatest gifts to the world
The phrase “meat salad” isn’t all that appetising. And yet, laab is a spectacular cornucopia of flavours, all in perfect harmony.
- Ben Groundwater
This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars
From discreet shophouses to glamorous hotel lounges, Singapore has a wealth of innovative bars that feature prominently on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
- Julietta Jameson
How to enjoy the simple life on a Japanese farm stay
This tourist experience offers a delicious taste of the simple life in Kyushu and insight into the Japanese concept of “ikigai”.
- Ben Groundwater