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It wasn’t until recently that kayakers mapped the waterways of Si Phan Don – the “4,000 Islands” of the Mekong’s lower reaches. Kayaker John McMahon goes exploring.

Long overshadowed by other Southeast Asian cuisines, Filipino food is having a moment with a host of talented chefs enlivening the dining scene in the country’s capital.

There’s no doubt that PNG is one of the most exotic destinations in Asia, but things get even more exciting under the waves; diving in Papua New Guinea is a WWII adventure in one of Asia’s lesser traveled destinations.

After 30 years, the first Aman, Amanpuri, had a bit of a makeover. With new spa facilities and new treats for the family, Aman’s oldest property is still innovating.

Inside the Mori Building Digital Art Museum, teamLab has created and inspired paradigm shift in Tokyo’s art world, a realm where ones and zeroes create entire interactive planets.

India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort’s acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination.

Check out the luxury onsens and ryokans on the Izu Peninsula, but there is a little surprise under the waves: Chinsen, a 120-meter cargo vessel 30 meters below the surface well worth the effort for experienced divers.

Richard Collett travels to the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan for an inspiring story of sporting greatness, cultural pride, and dead goat polo – also known as Kok Boru – in one of Asia’s most interesting competitions.

Crazy Rich Asians put a lot of new eyes on Southeast Asia, and fans of the film will be pleased to know that Rachel and Nick were filmed in very real places throughout Singapore and Malaysia – places you can stay.

People can argue all the live long day about the best beach resorts in Phuket and Krabi, but it’s under the water where the Andaman Sea really shines.

With the right eyes, the jungle is a market. Ronan O’Connell travels to Ubud for a little education in the bounty of the Balinese countryside.

Despite all the press and nature documentaries, Meghalaya remains somewhat isolated. For the nature lover who wants to see humankind living in harmony with nature, this wettest place on Earth is a good start.