The 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' offers no shortage of history, nature and restful retreats

Staged medical evacuations of tourists allegedly used to defraud travel insurers

Keliki paintings are increasingly popular among collectors in Singapore, Japan and the US

Rajasthan's desert capital offers a medley of palaces, forts, art and cuisine

Remote volcanic outpost 350 km south of Tokyo thrives in subtropical isolation

Thailand's capital city challenges visitors' appetites -- and it always wins

Secondhand Japanese boats find a new home in spectacular national park
Fueled by cultural confidence, boutique brands are rewriting the hospitality playbook

Safety fears, lack of successors threaten intangible cultural heritage

Podar family's 'haveli' presents country's largest state under one roof

Art, food and wide-open landscapes meet on the continent's edge

Waterfalls, geysers, temples and sweeping vistas await adventurers of all abilities

Art-loving hub of the Jeolla region boasts superb museums and a youthful vibe

A visual diary captures the Indian city's color, character and poetry
From esports to eating and exhibitions there is always something new to do

Century-old sushi restaurant offers a glimpse into colonial history
History is woven into the food, faiths and rhythms of the old town and fort

Chinese travelers and businesses in region spur sector's expansion plans

Encounter history, aquamarine seas and volcanoes in the former Spice Islands

Notes and impressions from one of Asia's largest contemporary art festivals

A new generation of bartenders brings global flair and local culture to Japan's party capital

Family-run 'khanaval' eateries serve up plenty of nostalgia

Indonesia's most religiously conservative province is full of surprises

Stephen Mansfield's 'The Modern Japanese Garden' celebrates the deceleration of time

Graffiti and surreal portraits are adding color to the city's walls

From sea slugs to leopards, the city's wild side is hiding in plain sight

Fueki's renovated storehouse offers unique visitor experiences

Thailand's fifth-largest city is a peaceful contrast to the bustle of Bangkok

Colorful annual event delivers both drama and symbolism

Despite tourist crowds, these communities retain a way of life that is centuries old