Thailand: Exciting wine lists, better drinking 27 Aug 2013 | 08:44 am

By Peter Scudamore-Smith AS the Thai hospitality industry enters the second year of the  Wine List of the Year competition, a review of the first year traces some interesting outcomes. Famed as one ...

Langkawi’s five most luxurious resorts 27 Aug 2013 | 06:52 am

A NATURALLY beautiful island environment and judicious development efforts have helped make Langkawi one of Malaysia’s most popular beach destinations. The resorts listed here represent some of Langka...

Thai police crack down on Khao San ‘laughing gas’ balloons 26 Aug 2013 | 03:24 pm

THAI authorities are cracking down on vendors in Bangkok’s main backpacker district selling cheap doses of balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to tourists. Bangkok's Khao San Road. P...

Dreamers work to transform Delhi with iconic new park 26 Aug 2013 | 09:39 am

IN a tangle of forgotten, overgrown brush in the heart of India’s capital, a quiet plan has been hatched to change the landscape of one of the world’s most populous cities. An intricate Mughal garden...

A perfect family holiday in Hoi An 23 Aug 2013 | 10:34 am

THE news we were taking a family holiday to Hoi An in Vietnam was met with mixed reactions by friends and strangers. “That’s interesting,” remarked a woman at the park, a recent arrival to Australia. ...

In pictures: 10 most beautiful landscapes in Asia 22 Aug 2013 | 10:46 am

ASIA is filled with scenic landscapes, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and rich historical sites. To choose just 10 beautiful places is but the tip of the iceberg, however these enormous bays, sn...

Thailand considers compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors 20 Aug 2013 | 10:45 am

ANYONE visiting the Land of Smiles may be required to obtain travel insurance if some officials in the country have their way. Sparked in part by the burden of expense borne by public hospitals that t...

Getting your drink on in Thailand – a guide 20 Aug 2013 | 10:11 am

THAILAND is practically synonymous with hard partying, so, as one would expect, there are a number of substances to imbibe on a big night out. Or just your average Tuesday, really. It’s not uncommon t...

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The Mekong Discovery Trail: A Cambodian eco-journey 19 Aug 2013 | 02:18 pm

A 230-KILOMETER path traversing the north-east of Cambodia along the fabled Mekong River, the Mekong Discovery Trail is an exciting opportunity to combine cycling and cultural community-based tourism....