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Cosmic Compositions
Attending a class in Kathmandu, Ronan O’Connell is mesmerized by the ancient, meditative powers of Thangka art: the medium and the message for Buddhists across the Himalayas.
Java Script
Duncan Forgan’s interest is peaked as he discovers an activity at the height of fashion: scaling Indonesia’s mountains.
Ugly Beautiful
Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh is the ancestral land of the Apatani tribe, a pagan society famous for shamanistic traditions and the crude facial decorations of its female elders.
Writings on the Walls
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.
Rumble in the Jungle
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.
Uncharted Heights
The fame of Nepal’s top trekking circuits precedes them. For something quieter, yet still spectacular, the Tsum Valley is heaven-sent.
Bread Rush
Banh mi culture reaches an apogee in Ho Chi Minh City. Here’s our pick of the city’s best Vietnamese filled baguettes.
Coast with the Most
The eastern seaboard of the UAE abounds with scenic splendor, cultural weight and some of the best beaches in the area. Duncan Forgan takes his bucket and spade.
Bangkok Blue
The risqué reputation of Thailand’s capital precedes it. And made it the perfect muse for Emmanuelle, one of the world’s most legendary erotic movies. Joe Cummings unfolds the seductive story and Bangkok’s starring role in it.
Featured Articles
Wildlife
Chengdu: China’s most famous bear and So Much More
A symbol both of the Chinese nation and of wildlife conservation, few species are as unique as the panda — or as adorable.
Komodo: Beasts Above and Below
The Komodo dragon is surrounded in myth and mystery: a bacteria-laden mouth full of serrated teeth, 4 million year old species, and the world’s largest lizard weighing more than 150 pounds.
Off the Grid
Mongolia and Siberia: Adventure at the Edge of the World
Whether it’s the frozen ice sheets of Baikal or the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi, Mongolia and Siberia offer travelers a chance to get close to mother nature and far from everything else.
Beaches
THE MALDIVES: TOP 5 RESORTS FOR FAMILIES
Remote Lands has chosen five of our favorite Maldives resorts with fascinating ocean adventures, engaging learning experiences, and world-class service that put family first.
Distance by Design: Islands Picks from Remote Lands
From the One&Only Reethi Rah in turquoise waters of the Maldives to the Palawan treasures of Amanpulo, so many travelers are keen to put their feet in the sand and feel normal again.
10 Asia Beach Destinations
Whether you’re looking for an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise waters or snorkeling and private islands, Remote Lands has a beach destination for your 2021 travel dreams.