Asia

One of the most scenic and grueling marathons in the world is set to kick off next month on one of the planet’s greatest architectural marvels.

With the biggest collection of amari in Southeast Asia, both classic and modern, the mixology at night-only Marcello is causing a stir.

For the proper kaiseki experience, there is Kyoto. A city like nowhere else in the Land of the Rising Sun, the food here is deeply seasonal, highly cultural, and extremely delicate.

Spring is in the air and boots are on the ground in Asia to see everything the continent has to offer, from temples in Bagan and the City Palace of Udaipur to Beijing’s Forbidden City and Nusa Penida underwater.

For the mature gentleman looking to put a macho spin on the Vietnam experience, these hotel charms engage both nostalgia and decadence.

The plush Mandarin Oriental in Shanghai is upping its comfort game with a romantic gambit on guests’ love of silk, featuring pajamas, wine tastings, and silk-inspired spa treatments.

The geological and cultural treasures of the Philippines’ biggest island have an array of exciting options for the adventurous perambulator.

With more balloons in the sky and more tourists on terra firma, the ground and the sky of Bagan have changed dramatically in recent years.

In a city so filled with luxury hotels, fine dining, and exciting experiences, travelers should be reminded to relax for a day in some of Southeast Asia’s finest spas.

Camera tech is booming at a breakneck pace, and for the traveler who likes to get tired, wet, and dirty, this is very good news indeed.

Most go to Bali for the beaches, and there are still plenty of areas where discerning travelers can experience this Indonesian treasure in peace and luxury.

Through jungle to a smoldering caldera, Mount Kerinci provides a challenging two-day hike up a volcano towering over Sumatra.