Grab Your Popcorn
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Auteurs are enhancing Southeast Asia’s reputation for movie making. Check the pulse of the region’s cinematic scene by streaming these titles.
Marco Ferrarese
Marco Ferrarese lives in Penang since 2009, from where he covers Malaysia, India and the larger Southeast Asian region for a number of international guidebooks and publications that include Lonely Planet, the Rough Guides, Fodor's Travel, Nikkei Asia and South China Morning Post. His debut novel Nazi Goreng, a quirky subcultural thriller set in Penang, was published by Monsoon Books in 2013 and banned by Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs in 2016. Marco and his Malaysian photographer wife Kit Yeng still call Penang home, even though they are on the road reporting from elsewhere most of the time. Know more about him and his books at www.marcoferrarese.com and www.penang-insider.com
Shots from the Hip
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The colorful lanes of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown have been enlivened by an array of atmospheric bars, cafes, and community-led artsy hangouts. Photography by Chan Kit Yeng
Loop Dreams
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With its amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles, granite outcrops, and lush mountain valleys, Ha Giang in Vietnam is a heaven for motorbikers. Pictures by Kit Yeng Chan.
Secondary Benefits
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Often overshadowed by Seoul, the port city of Busan is an unsung highlight of South Korea. Here are seven ways to get the most from the coastal conurbation.
Screen Grabs
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South Korean movies and television series have taken the world by storm. Here’s our pick of eight essential K-dramas to binge on Netflix before heading to the country.
A Magnificent Seven
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Penang’s reputation for a hawker food paradise extends far and wide. Here’s a selection of dishes that are a must on any dining itinerary on the island.
A Day at the Races
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The annual horse festival of Litang is a great opportunity to discover the Tibetan traditions that run deep in parts of Sichuan province. Photos by Kit Yeng Chan.
Spice Routes
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By saddling up and striking out of Kochi’s tourist areas by bicycle, our writer discovers the true essence of Kerala’s magical backwaters. Images by Chan Kit Yeng
Shot in the Dark
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Mount Inerie, the highest peak on Flores, is not a climb for the faint-hearted, as our writer and his group found out as they attempted to scale the mighty volcano without a guide.
Swingin’ Party
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A trip to the nature reserve of Gunung Leuser in North Sumatra brings travellers into close — sometimes too close for comfort — contact with a population of resident orangutans. Images by Kit Yeng Chan
Unearthly Heights
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Steeped in folklore and religious significance, Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is a site of pilgrimage for spiritual seekers and adventure lovers alike.
Photos by Chan Kit Yeng
Tending to the Tip
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Inspired by the conservation efforts of a British hotelier, the Rungus people of Sabah’s northernmost headland are protecting their beaches and ancestral lands with eco-tourism. Photos by Kit Yeng Chan.