Asia

A trip to historic and fascinating Cambodia can be a whirlwind of sensations: from the mystic temples and the vibrant cities to the dramatic countryside – not to mention the country’s tragic past – there is a lot to take in.

Phongsali in Northern Laos is beautiful and fascinating, as are the people I was lucky enough to meet here. They gave me an extraordinary insight into their lives, leaving me with exceptional experiences and vivid memories.

I am always looking for interesting new places in Japan – off the beaten track with relatively few tourists but lots of culture and plenty to do. The town of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture totally fit the bill.

In general if I have a choice, I prefer ultra-luxe boutique hotels, which tend to have more personalized service than huge hotels – and in Hong Kong, that means Upper House

Here is our pick of five spots across Asia where LGBT travellers can be sure of a warm welcome and a great time.

It was as though I had stumbled into another world when I visited the Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in China’s Hunan province.

Outside the walls of the more frequently-visited city of Muscat are some enticing destinations, waiting to be discovered

I expected to be impressed by Naoshima Island and Benesse House…but now that I am actually here, the only way I can describe my reaction is to say I am totally blown away.

In this blog post, we take a tour of Southeast Asian street food via five iconic dishes which, whilst they can be found in swankier, air-conditioned eateries, are best eaten streetside.

Recently, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to witness the Thaipusam festival in full swing, at one of the world’s most revered Hindu shrines outside of India: the Batu Caves.

Filled with curiosity and armed with some new camera equipment, I headed into the jungles of Sabah to start my Bornean adventure.

Escape plan in place, I set off for the Maldives. Seven resorts in seven nights and a mission to discover what makes each one stand out as a truly extraordinary experience…