Review: Penang’s Historic Eastern & Oriental Hotel
You may have heard of the luxury train, but you might not have heard of the hotel. The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a mix of history and luxury on Malaysia's bumping island getaway of Penang....
Ronan O'Connell
Chin Tsong Palace: Yangon’s Odd Mansion of Conspiracies
It's Chinese, it's Western, it's filled with sordid stories – Chin Tsong Palace is one of the stranger sights to find in Yangon and well worth a quick stop. ...
Royal Seoul Splendor: The 5 Palaces of Korea’s Capital
Visitors can barely move without running into the imperious wonders of royal Seoul. This guide will tell you how they came to be and when to go. ...
Tainan: A Journey Through Taiwan’s Oldest City
For travelers who want to experience Taiwan away from the rush of Taipei, Tainan is a slower, more historic city – some might even say the island's oldest. ...
Royally Impressed: Quiet Mornings at Phnom Penh Palace
Angkor Wat normally comes to mind when one thinks of Khmer architecture, but perhaps its truest modern form is found in Cambodia's capital, where the Phnom Penh palace makes for early morning inspiration. ...
Faces of Bhaktapur: Medieval Nepal Hidden in Plain Sight
Just east of Kathmandu is an accessible gateway to Nepal in the Middle Ages: Bhaktapur. with culture, architecture, and roaring markets, this underrated Nepal destination is as unique as it is accessible. ...
Golconda: The Eerie Acoustics of a Hyderabad Fort
India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort's acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination....
Ubud Herbs: Deciphering Bali’s Jungle Bounty
With the right eyes, the jungle is a market. Ronan O'Connell travels to Ubud for a little education in the bounty of the Balinese countryside....
Curses, Jinxes, and Spells: Kyoto’s Black Magic Side
Even in the most popular temples of Japan's most beautiful city, there are dark corners where patrons can curse their enemies in Kyoto....
The Jews of Yangon: A Look at Myanmar’s Smallest Religion
The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue serves a small, tight-knit community of 20, but the story and heritage of this site draws travelers from around the globe....
Ronan O'Connell
Ronan is an Australian journalist and photographer with 15 years' experience as a reporter. After nine years working for daily newspapers he went freelance and has since contributed to more than 50 media outlets across the world including CNN, BBC, The Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, Toronto Star, The South China Morning Post, and Australian Financial Review. He is based in Ireland, Thailand, and Australia.