Asia

Remote Lands meets Louise Rogerson, manager of the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, to discuss ethics, elephants, and celebrity visits.

The Lion City of Singapore has a wealth of nearby yachting options, from the private islands of Nikoi in Indonesia to the clear diving waters of Malaysia.

You’re never far from a decent bar in Singapore. Whether it’s an exclusive rooftop getaway or a rowdy street-side pub in Ann Siang Hill, the Lion City has plenty of nightlife on offer.

Historian Jeremiah Jenne explores the verdant, tea-covered hills of Dambatenne, upon which the Glaswegian Tommy Lipton would build a 19th-century empire that persists today.

With Tokyo’s most popular fish market facing an uncertain future, there are plenty of fish markets around the country catering to different tastes.

One of Singapore’s stranger days out, Haw Par Villa features vistas and dioramas from Chinese and Western cultures – as well as damned sinners, torturing demons, and lessons on morality.

Cole Pennington takes a piece of Japanese automotive history to the empty turnpike of Hakone near Japan’s Mount Fuji.

Discover three luxury accommodation options in Taiwan’s Taipei that can sate any taste for opulence and decadence, from hedonistic parties and elegant cocktails to hot springs and national parks.

Instagrammer Jordan Hammond hits the islands of Komodo National Forest, discovering manta rays, pink beaches, and crystal clear waters.

“I believe tourists are expecting the extraordinary experience of Japan,” says Gora Kadan’s Hiroto Takegaki. “Staying at a ryokan and having a kaiseki on the tatami floor meets that demand.”

With Aman destinations at Paro and Thimphu, this trek through Bhutan’s Druk path has luxury at the start and the finish.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or Chanukah or looking for ice diving or ultra-lux resorts, Remote Lands’ experts have suggestions for every persuasion.