Sunday, May 27th, 2012

Asia

Wonder among Bali's suburban rice fields

A Young Travel Writer takes a different view of Bali.
May 25, 2012, 3:42 pm
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Watching a different world go by

Patrick Cornish takes a train ride down memory lane from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
May 25, 2012, 12:32 pm

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Joining the crowd through Indochina

Peter Lynch continues his journey from London to Perth by rail, reaching busy China, Vietnam and Cambodia.
May 25, 2012, 9:38 am

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World's tallest tower opens

The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public.
May 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

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The good, bad and the HOLI

Elise Hiatt and her best friend are at the homebound end of my two-month Indian adventure, on a train ride that seems like it will never end.
May 18, 2012, 3:04 pm

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Blissed out on a Bali hillside

I arrived at Chintamani Retreat & Spa feeling like a trainwreck. The timing for a spa retreat couldn't have been better.
May 18, 2012, 11:41 am

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A trip to the way Bali used to be

If Lombok's new airport reaches its full potential, the island will see a big increase in visitors. So be quick if you want to see it before the rush.
May 18, 2012, 11:23 am

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Michelin star chef heads to Bali

Renowned British chef Tom Kerridge will visit a Balinese resort next month to take part in a "spectacular gastronomy experience".
May 18, 2012, 11:10 am

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Retreat to exercise mind and body

If you've ever gone on holiday only to return feeling more tired than when you left, Claremont-based Tamara Yoga may have the answer.
May 17, 2012, 2:23 pm

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Undiscovered Thai paradise

Phang Nga West Coast (Khao Lak, if you insist) became popular because of the nearby Similan islands, rated in the world's top-10 dive spots.
May 16, 2012, 8:40 pm

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Bangkok's strange buffet

A bountiful buffet of bugs, deep fried to perfection.
May 11, 2012, 10:17 am

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A Bali bromance

The term bromance has recently been added to the international dictionary.
May 9, 2012, 2:28 pm

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Lounging in Laos

Scorpions and venomous snakes are perfectly preserved in bottles of flammable sticky rice wine.
May 9, 2012, 9:00 am

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Relaxation is not a stretch

Walking into the Melati Spa in Koh Samui feels a little like checking into a cult, albeit a very friendly cult with excellent refreshments.
May 7, 2012, 9:53 am

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Take me to the water

This is Thailand but not quite as I had imagined it.
May 4, 2012, 12:38 pm

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Budget carriers are big business

Budget air travel in Asia is booming with low-cost carriers linking a mind-boggling number of Asian cities. Luggage and meals are add-ons and the only guarantee is a seat.
April 27, 2012, 12:28 pm

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From bitumen to base camp

Tony Evans has added escorted motorcycle tours to West Leederville company Travel Directors' suite of small-group trips.
April 26, 2012, 10:42 am

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Singapore shines

The Sands SkyPark towers nearly 200m in the air, poised on three elegantly tapered towers, dominating the Singapore skyline.
April 25, 2012, 6:16 pm

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Harajuku is a fashion kaleidoscope

While Kyoto celebrates affection for traditional Japanese lifestyles, Harajuku is defiantly different: the bold, if heavily powdered, face of modern Japan.
April 23, 2012, 10:03 am

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Buddha presides calm and brilliant

Here we are in Hong Kong, looking at our feet, watching the asphalt drop away from under our glass-bottomed cable car.
April 17, 2012, 2:14 pm

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