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At a small temple in Ratchaburi outside of Bangkok, the centuries-old shadow puppet shows of Thailand’s national epic, the Ramakien, continue for a new generation.

Get down in the muck in Lembeh for the best muck diving in the world; cruise the bottom of the Lembeh Strait and beyond for otherworldly creatures.

Jay Tindall travels to the fascinating and somewhat gruesome spectacle of a Torajaland funeral, one of the most interesting cultural events in Southeast Asia.

Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion in Penang – recently garnering fame for its role in Crazy Rich Asians – is a blend of cultures, an architectural curiosity, and a luxury hotel in the heart of George Town.

A botanical garden in the Golden Triangle tells the story of how Princess Srinagarindra took on the drug lords and their private armies with coffee, fruit, vegetables, and flowers.

Bill Bensley is one of the most famous designers in Asia, and with the Shinta Mani Foundation, his designs are making a difference in Cambodia.

Seeing the wildlife of the Maldives is one thing; saving it is another. With Anantara in the Maldives, travelers can adopt and save the most precious resource in the Maldives.

Phuket is not short of luxury beach resorts, but the cliff-side charm of the Anantara Layan Residences beings something special, especially for small groups of travelers looking for a serene celebration.

Yes, there are the skyscrapers, Burj Khalifa, and man-made islands, but there’s still some culture left in Dubai, and you’ll find it in Al Fahidi.

The Bill Bensley paradise in Bali, Capella Ubud, is a mix of exquisite luxury and design and a tented jungle camp from a different era.

Found almost a hundred miles from the nearest port, the diving hotspot of Tubbataha in the Philippines is under-traveled and teaming with life.

The Tibetan Refugee Center is a rundown, underused facility in Darjeeling. It’s not just a place for the best momos in India; it’s a testament to the resilience of the refugees who fled and the heritage of those who stayed.