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Mekong Serenity on the river.

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
A golden nine-metre serene Buddha statue in the Abhayamudra pose symbolising peace and protection, greets all.

Asia’s stunning new $3 billion airport opens up a new frontier

There’s a resort feel to this vast airport, built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, and increasing to 50 million in the next 25 years.

  • Sue Wallace
A Cambodian num pang pork roll.

This Asian destination has transformed and the food’s better than ever

After my first visit to Cambodia, I could barely remember what I’d eaten. This time around the food is unforgettable.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Magawa the rat, wearing his gold medal for his services sniffing out landmines.

I despised rats, until I visited the country where they are heroes

Fear and loathing of rodents gives way to admiration and gastronomic appreciation.

  • Julia D'Orazio
The dormitory-style beds on board the Vireak Buntham Express.

Forget sleeper trains – I took a sleeper bus in Asia for just $24

A lot has changed since I last took an overnight bus in South-East Asia just over a decade ago.

  • Julia D'Orazio
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Le Bokor Palace was restored to its former glory and reopened as a luxury hotel in 2018, but still feels unsettling.

The eerie Asian ghost town once a holiday spot for the elite

Abandoned French colonial ruins, a former king’s residence, empty townhouses and a hilltop palace-turned-hotel. Bokor is an unsettling destination.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Boom town – Phnom Penh’s Central Market.

Port Guide: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh has overcome its horrible history and is enjoying an economic boom. Buckle up for an exciting and confronting exploration of a rapidly changing city.

  • Brian Johnston
Cruising the Mekong.

Want to actually eat the exotic foods at Asian markets? On this cruise you can

Live frogs, sea snails, bunches of just-harvested herbs – this is not your average trip to the supermarket.

  • Ben Groundwater
The saltwater pool behind the property.

This hotel where Brad and Angelina stayed is less than $200 a night

This Cambodian hotel successfully bridges taste and tradition. If it’s good enough for Angelina Jolie, it’s good enough for me.

  • Christine Retschlag
Asia’s newest cruise boat plies the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia.

Ship review: If space is a priority, then this Mekong cruise is for you

The new, spacious Serenity should be the cruiser of choice for anyone planning a trip down the Mekong.

  • Penny Watson