Sports

A centuries-old martial art, Muay Thai is known for its grace and power. Duncan Forgan gets to grips with Thailand’s national pastime

Tradition as well as religion still play an important role in this sporting spectacle, and travelers who are lucky enough can watch sumo wrestlers from their training to the ring.

In Thailand’s long and storied Muay Thai history, one curious event sticks out in dry accounts of the early days of Rama I, a humorous fight that, in retrospect, seems to make so much sense.

Nothing draws the people of India together like cricket and throughout the country the spectacle is on display for everyone — even Americans.

Cheerleaders, history, balloons — watching baseball in Japan is a whole new way to see the game.

The Abu Dhabi W – Yas Island is the only hotel in the world located atop a Grand Prix racetrack, a gamechanger for fans of the upcoming UAE capital’s race.

In 2020 one of the world’s most densely populated cities will host the Summer Games and Remote Lands knows how to get you there in style.

In the frozen wastes of Siberia is Lake Baikal. Only the most hardened runners take on this marathon on ice, the challenge of a lifetime.

On a fruitless quest for the feisty snakeheads of Thailand, John McMahon finds magical bridges, underwater temples, and rural Thai charm.

What better way to keep a beach-side golf course clean than with the local water buffalo? This Nick Faldo course north of Danang uses bio-mowers to keep the links pristine.

The Sanchaya is a stepping stone to all manner of Southeast Asian adventure, and now there’s a chance to get in a few holes with wine and cheese.

For travelers who want to see the Summer Games in Tokyo in luxury, Remote Lands has a plan. Travelogues speaks with Remote Lands CEO and co-founder Catherine Heald to learn more.