Destinations

From wild orchards to cider bars, Almaty is rediscovering its deep-rooted connection to the apple.

More than 50 years after the US bombing of Laos ended, unexploded ordnance continues to haunt the country and its people.

Going the long way through Cambodia’s wild east, from the remote highlands of Mondulkiri to the banks of the Mekong.

Perched above Macau for four centuries, Monte Fort once held the fate of the Portuguese colony in its hands.

To escape the heat and the same old retail outlets, Bangkok’s Generation Z is embracing creativity, community and commerce, often under the same roof.

Tajikistan reveals itself slowly along the Pamir Highway, in immense landscapes, roadside encounters and wild beauty beyond each bend.

Sir John Bowring’s The Kingdom and People of Siam is still a page-turner after all these years.

For centuries, Jingdezhen produced porcelain coveted around the world. Today, the Chinese city is firing up a new generation of artists and ceramicists.

Bangkok’s landmark 1888 Custom House returns to life as a Langham hotel following one of the Thai capital’s most ambitious heritage restorations.

Beyond the skyscrapers and neon, Hong Kong reveals a wilder side of mountain trails, empty beaches, and star-filled campsites.

A more sophisticated cocktail culture is taking shape in Chiang Mai, driven by creative bartenders, local spirits, and the use of northern Thai flavors.

Frank Gehry’s long-awaited museum will open in December, completing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural districts.