Destinations

Tracing naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace’s long way home, Marco Ferrarese voyages from West Papua to the northern Moluccas, crossing the Halmahera Sea in a traditional wooden phinisi vessel.

Thailand’s biggest island is no stranger to tourism, but it remains full of intriguing discoveries. Duncan Forgan revs up his motorbike to uncover some of Phuket’s hidden secrets

Siem Reap experienced a major makeover during the pandemic. Cambodia-based writer Jonathan Evans recounts his first-ha¬nd experience watching the changes unfold

Scaling Mount Kinabalu remains one of the region’s most popular active adventures. Duncan Forgan pits his calf muscles to the test on the slopes of Southeast Asia’s highest mountain

Nestled near the border with Myanmar, Sangkhlaburi offers fascinating cultural juxtapositions as well as some of Thailand’s impressive scenery

This highlight of the Pamir Highway features jagged peaks, a rushing river, and timeless Tajik culture

The best places to sample one of the island nation’s signature dishes

With its extensive coastline and rich fishing heritage, the Arabian nation is heaven for lovers of seafood

From record shops selling classic vinyl to fascinating flea markets, the Thai capital abounds with charismatic browsing options

Often undervalued by visitors to Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is a verdant land of plenty, ideal for biking

In a remote corner of Azerbaijan, a ruined crag-top castle site is so dramatic that it’s often compared to the far more famous lost city of the Incas.

Variety is the spice of life in compact, accessible Azerbaijan.