Heritage

One of Southeast Asia’s most intriguing ethnic mash-ups, Peranakan culture has bequeathed vivid architecture, design, and cuisine.

Manila’s rich and often tumultuous history can be traced through a range of heritage sites scattered around the metropolis.

The perfect antidote to busy Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a charming blend of old and new with a food scene to die for.

It’s one of the island’s most exclusive properties, but Cappella Ubud is forging links with Balinese communities and culture via immersive guest experiences like Keliki miniature painting classes and herbal medicine making.

With epic landscapes and lore that is ancient, complex, and tragic, Armenia offers a visceral historic bonanza that takes in some of Christianity’s most sacred symbols.

Malaysia’s space-age capital is a tasty proposition — and not just because of its spectacular food scene.

India’s most iconic building hogs the limelight, but the former capital of the Mughal Empire is rich in other highlights.

Bangkok’s canals may be quieter than in the days of the city’s heyday as the ‘Venice of the East’ but they are still ripe for exploration by boat.

Deep in the jungles of Krabi and only accessible via boat lies Phi Hua cave, home to Thailand’s most extensive collection of ancient rock art. Words and pictures by Ronan O’Connell.

The Borneo Jazz Festival returns to Sarawak this month after a two-year ab-sence with a joyfully eclectic program. Marco Ferrarese gets the skinny from Hii Yuh Lin, the festival’s artistic director and a key figure in Malaysia’s live jazz scene.

Ancient folk traditions such as talchum — a mask dance drama — belie South Korea’s reputation for tech-obsessed modernity

From record shops selling classic vinyl to fascinating flea markets, the Thai capital abounds with charismatic browsing options