Destinations

Less crowded than its immediate neighbour to the west, Bai Tu Long Bay offers an alternative way to experience the magical karst seascapes of northern Vietnam.

Bali’s first coast-to-coast hiking trail aims to champion regenerative farming and immerse tourists in authentic local culture.

There are easier ways to travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but rail romantics will love the slow pace of Vietnam’s epic train journey.

The most populous metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo celebrates its ancient traditions while embracing the latest in technology, fashion, and trends.

Although endlessly popular with travelers, Rajasthan still hides many secrets, including the majestic—and sometimes humorous—painted havelis in its overlooked Shekhawati region.

Juju dhau, a dessert that’s rich in taste and dense in symbolism, shapes festivals, rituals, and meals in Nepal’s beautiful Kathmandu Valley.

Known as “the king of scents”, frankincense funded the development of Oman over a period spanning millennia and it still looms large in the country’s psyche.

With red tape constraining travel in Tibet, visitors can imbibe a heady swig of its vivid culture as well as breathtaking scenery in neighboring enclaves like Western Sichuan.

Both familiar and alien to visitors, Japan has the capacity to at once delight and befuddle. The upshot of this blend is a brand of accessible exoticism that hits the travel sweet spot.

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.

Destinations become the latest gastronomic hubs in Thailand to be monitored by inspectors from fine dining bible.