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Jaranan in Java: Exorcism in the Volcano’s Shadow

Jay Tindall | May 7, 2018

Eating glass, devouring live animals, convulsing in possessed dancing – in the Jaranan, wild animals roam in men and only the practitioner can exorcise the spirits.

The Boracay Alternative: Philippines Beaches to Party and Explore

Travelogues | April 18, 2018

It’s official: Boracay is closing. But, for travelers who want tropical paradise and a party in the Philippines, there are quite a few options left.

Karst Luxury: Doing Yangshuo and Guilin in Style

Scott Rainen | April 17, 2018

The natural landscape and South China charm of Guilin and Yangshuo bring with them a few of the finer comforts by way of luxury resorts.

Taking a Royal Enfield across the Mongolian Steppes

Tyler Roney | April 12, 2018

Find out why so many riders are choosing the steppes of Mongolia for their Asia adventure on two wheels.

Leonowens and the King: 19th Century Legacy in 21st Century Bangkok

Adam Simkins | April 9, 2018

The basis for the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam, the legacy of Anna and Louis Thomas Leonowens remain to this day.

Gearing Up for the Great Wall Marathon

Tyler Roney | April 6, 2018

One of the most scenic and grueling marathons in the world is set to kick off next month on one of the planet’s greatest architectural marvels.

Singapore’s Best Italian Cocktails Come out When the Sun Goes Down

Tyler Roney | April 5, 2018

With the biggest collection of amari in Southeast Asia, both classic and modern, the mixology at night-only Marcello is causing a stir.

Stargazing in Paradise: Overwater Observatory Opens in the Maldives

Tyler Roney | April 3, 2018

With the Sky Observatory, the Anantara Kihavah adds to the myriad wonders of the Maldives by bringing the heavens closer to paradise.

Gobi March in Mongolia: Asia’s Toughest Race of the Year

Tyler Roney | April 2, 2018

Seven days and 250 kilometers over the Mongolian steppes – the grueling Gobi March is coming to the tracts of Ghengis Khan this summer for a race like never before.

March #TakeMeToRemoteLands Favorites from Instagram

Maneenart Srisakulpanich | March 30, 2018

Spring is in the air and boots are on the ground in Asia to see everything the continent has to offer, from temples in Bagan and the City Palace of Udaipur to Beijing’s Forbidden City and Nusa Penida underwater.

Bunkers, Bays, and Baths: Vietnam for the Gentleman and the Rogue

Jim Sullivan | March 29, 2018

For the mature gentleman looking to put a macho spin on the Vietnam experience, these hotel charms engage both nostalgia and decadence.

Volcanoes and Coffins: Luzon for Hikers

Travelogues | March 27, 2018

The geological and cultural treasures of the Philippines’ biggest island have an array of exciting options for the adventurous perambulator.

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