The Force of Pho
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Hanoi’s beloved beef noodle soup has evolved from its mystery-shrouded origins to become a potent symbol of nationhood. Duncan Forgan takes stock of its elevated status in Vietnam’s capital.
Duncan Forgan
After arriving on something of a whim, Duncan Forgan has spent the past nine years living and working in Southeast Asia. In a previous life he was a features writer for the national newspapers in his native Scotland and an editor of travel guides in the Middle East. He is now based in Bangkok and when he’s not comparing venues for soft shell crab, he writes and broadcasts extensively on Asian travel, culture and cuisine for publications including TIME, Esquire and The Guardian.
Myths and Bliss
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There’s are more layers to Langkawi — one of Malaysia’s most visually stunning island destinations — than meets the eye
Fight Club
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A centuries-old martial art, Muay Thai is known for its grace and power. Duncan Forgan gets to grips with Thailand’s national pastime
Dhow and Zen
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Projecting into the Strait of Hormuz and indented by fjord-like inlets called khors, Oman’s remote Musandam Peninsula is one of the best places in the Middle East to kick back on a boat. By Duncan Forgan
The central ingredient
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Overshadowed by near neighbors Hue and Hoi An in the past, Danang has some of Vietnam’s most legitimate culinary credentials
Phuket Confidential
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Thailand’s biggest island is no stranger to tourism, but it remains full of intriguing discoveries. Duncan Forgan revs up his motorbike to uncover some of Phuket’s hidden secrets
Peak Performer
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Scaling Mount Kinabalu remains one of the region’s most popular active adventures. Duncan Forgan pits his calf muscles to the test on the slopes of Southeast Asia’s highest mountain
From Sea to Plate: Sampling the Fruits of the Ocean in Oman
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With its extensive coastline and rich fishing heritage, the Arabian nation is heaven for lovers of seafood
Delta Hues
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Often undervalued by visitors to Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is a verdant land of plenty, ideal for biking
Water Buffalo Manicure Nick Faldo Course at Vietnam’s Laguna Golf Lang Co
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What better way to keep a beach-side golf course clean than with the local water buffalo? This Nick Faldo course north of Danang uses bio-mowers to keep the links pristine.
Taiwan’s Whisky Island: Exploring Formosa’s Single Malts at Kavalan Distillery
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Single malts, fresh air, and highland charm – travel writer Duncan Forgan journeys to Kavalan Distillery to find out how Taiwan came to produce some of the finest whisky in Asia.
Danang: The Vietnam Golf Haven Worth the Journey
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Vietnam has plenty of golf courses worth a mention, but it’s Danang golf that brings travelers to beaches, mountains, and world-class links all in one place.