Making a Splash
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Having fun is a big part of Thai culture, and no celebration is more joyous than Songkran, which combines unabashed revelry with deep spirituality.
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.
Andaman Eats
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With Michelin inspectors now doing yearly rounds, there’s never been a better time to delve into the food culture in Phuket and Phang Nga.
Tower Power
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Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Sir Percy Cox, our writer gets a feel for Oman’s wild history by visiting Nizwa: one of the country’s oldest cities.
Adventure Central
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Once a cool playground for Vietnamese royalty and the colonial elite, Dalat has rebooted itself as a favored destination for thrill-seekers and culture lovers alike.
Vines of the Times
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A growing taste for wine among Chinese has reactivated longstanding traditions of viticulture in Yunnan’s remote Tacheng Valley.
Old Town Tipples
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Bangkok’s riverside enclaves are now home to some of the city’s most alluring drinking venues.
South Coast Confidential
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Rock star hideaways, sustainability-focused luxury jungle camps, and charming destinations like Kampot and Kep make Cambodia’s southern reaches prime quarry for an extended odyssey.
Fast Track Travel
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A new semi-high-speed train is making Laos’ banner destinations more accessible than ever. Duncan Forgan got his ticket to ride on a recent visit.
Hip Hip Hanoi
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Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital draws inspiration from the past that feeds into a modern vitality that has seen it emerge as a hub of creativity.
Family Ties
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Our writer finds that active bonding and luxury surroundings on Koh Samui provide an agreeable contrast to previous mother-son trips.
Magic in the Mountains
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The perfect antidote to busy Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a charming blend of old and new with a food scene to die for.
Swoop to Conquer
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Once an important form of hunting in a resource-scarce area, falconry retains its status as one of the UAE’s most revered traditions.