Ronan O'Connell

Bow down to raccoon gods, honor headhunters, and wander time-warped alleys on a tour of Tokyo’s more esoteric draws.

From imperious castles to serene shrines, towering pagodas, mesmerizing temples, and ancient artifacts, Japan’s heritage protection register spans some of the country’s most precious sights.

Imbued with spiritual intrigue and shaped by its history as a gold rush town, the picturesque enclave of Jiufen in Taiwan continues to captivate anime fans and curious travellers alike.

Mutrah Souq in Oman’s capital Muscat, is one of the most charismatic retail experiences in the Middle East.

It’s easy to get off Asia’s well-trodden tourist trail in urban destinations that offer as much stimulus as better-known cities.

One of the world’s most stunning countries, Vietnam is legendary for its beauty. Here’s a handful of choice photo shooting possibilities to whet the appetite for a visit.

Both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have a trove of stately colonial buildings ranging from opera houses to museums, banks and grand hotels.

Bali’s innate Hindu spirituality is to the fore at its array of sacred Hindu spaces. From dramatic sea temples to shrines that cling to mountainsides, here are some of our favorites.

A public artwork in downtown Singapore is the last remaining monument to one-time national mascot Kucinta the Singapura cat, a tourism strategy that went badly awry.

Asia’s vibrant markets offer visceral shopping thrills. Here are some of our favorite mercantile hubs around the region.

Asia’s diverse array of museums helps visitors decipher the many art forms, cultures and religions they encounter around the region.

Fa Ngum, the creator of the early Lao kingdom Lan Xang, is widely regarded as the founder of Laos, and his legacy can be charted throughout the nation.