
Walk on the Wild Side
A recent major exhibition put the spotlight on Ukiyo-e, artistic depictions Japan’s notoriously permissive “floating world”.
An Online Magazine from the Asia Travel Experts at Remote Lands
A recent major exhibition put the spotlight on Ukiyo-e, artistic depictions Japan’s notoriously permissive “floating world”.
In the 1700s Korean painters brought fresh insight and reality to traditional art, cataloguing the country’s landscapes and society in exquisite detail.
Known for fire temples and unique burial rites, the Parsis are among Mumbai’s most fascinating communities. But, with their numbers dwindling, opportunities to witness their customs firsthand are limited.
Although it is often overshadowed by its neighbors, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, Patan lives up to its original Sanskrit name of Lalitpur (City of Beauty).
Ho Chi Minh City’s main tourist draws are deserving of their fame, but rich rewards await those who venture off the beaten path.
Malaysia’s array of spectacular mosques showcase wonderful religious architecture as well as the nation’s deep Islamic spirituality.
Travelers can visit sites across Japan linked to Saigo Takamori, the “Last Samurai”, an extraordinary swordsman who helped shape the country.
Bali’s first coast-to-coast hiking trail aims to champion regenerative farming and immerse tourists in authentic local culture.
Juju dhau, a dessert that’s rich in taste and dense in symbolism, shapes festivals, rituals, and meals in Nepal’s beautiful Kathmandu Valley.
With its 7000-plus islands brimming with diversity, the Philippines is a visual stunner. Here’s a few tips on where to soak in its splendor.
Native orchids enliven Singapore’s verdant greenery and also help the nation’s soft power potential blossom.
South Korea’s capital rewards destination diggers with a variety of underappreciated gems that rival its more popular hits.