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Road-tripping Sri Lanka: Two weeks of delightful detours

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

14 February 2026
A small opening in a railway tunnel near Sri Lanka's Ihalakotte station looks out over fields and mist-covered hills. (All photos by Meenakshi J)
A helicopter carrying an Indian mountaineer arrives at a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, after he was rescued from Mount Annapurna in April 2023.
Travel & Leisure

Nepal's rescue helicopter scam casts doubt on tourism credibility

Staged medical evacuations of tourists allegedly used to defraud travel insurers

7 February 2026
Examples of Keliki artwork, which is named after the Balinese village where the intricate style originated. (All photos by Charukesi Ramadurai)
Tea Leaves

How an art school showed me Bali beyond tourism

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

31 January 2026
Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, is a defining landmark of India’s “Pink City.” (All photos by Anuj Behal except where indicated) 
Destinations

Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'

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

18 January 2026
A sweeping view of the outer ring of the main volcanic caldera on the Japanese island of Aogashima. (All photos by Stephen Mansfield)
Destinations

Aogashima -- Japan's ultimate island

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

17 January 2026
Bags filled with sliced mango and longan -- a lychee-like fruit -- are displayed for sale at a street stall in Bangkok. (All photos by Veidehi Gite)
Eat & Drink

Eating first, asking questions later in Bangkok

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

11 January 2026
Evening sailing among the islands of South Korea's Hallyeohaesang National Park. (All photos by Marco Ferrarese)
Destinations

Sailing South Korea's less-traveled maritime paradise

Secondhand Japanese boats find a new home in spectacular national park

27 December 2025
The 67-room Yanbai Villas is set on a lush 30,000-square-meter estate along Beijing's Yanqi Lake. It is among a growing crop of domestically developed luxury getaways in China. (Courtesy of Yanbai Villas)
Destinations

Homegrown luxury hotels make their mark in mainland China

Fueled by cultural confidence, boutique brands are rewriting the hospitality playbook

21 December 2025
Approximately 30,000 bamboo poles were used to construct the five-story, 42,000-square-foot bamboo theater that served as the centerpiece of the once-a-decade Kam Tin Jiao Festival in Hong Kong’s Kam Tin area. (All photos by Kelly Yu)
Life

Hong Kong bamboo theater tradition faces uncertain future

Safety fears, lack of successors threaten intangible cultural heritage

20 December 2025
The Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum offers a clear window into Rajasthan's storied merchant past, with frescoed walls and restored courtyards that evoke the grandeur of the region's historic mansions. (All photos by Poonam Binayak)
Destinations

Mansion museum shows India's Rajasthan in microcosm

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

14 December 2025
Perth's Elizabeth Quay is a popular waterfront hub for dining, public events and strolls along the Swan River.  (Photo by Arundhati Hazra) 
Destinations

Footloose in Perth, the gateway to Western Australia

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

13 December 2025
Looking west from the summit of Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Thailand’s third-highest peak at roughly 2,200 meters. (All photos by Ron Emmons)
Destinations

Best hikes for the cool season in northern Thailand

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

30 November 2025
A view of Gwangju's Democracy Square from the top of Jeonil Building 245. The square commemorates the 1980 democratic uprising and serves as a gathering place for civic events. (All photos by Marco Ferrarese except where indicated)
Destinations

Footloose in Gwangju: South Korean city of rebellion

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

29 November 2025
The yellow Ambassador taxis are one of the most recognizable sights on Kolkata’s streets. (All artwork by Shikha Shah)
Destinations

Two days in Kolkata through the eyes of a watercolor artist

A visual diary captures the Indian city's color, character and poetry

15 November 2025
A colorful display lights up Songshan Cultural and Creative Park during the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei in February 2023.
Destinations

Finding a slice of Taiwan life at Taipei's cultural parks

From esports to eating and exhibitions there is always something new to do

9 November 2025
The sushi at Dae Seong Am stays true to its 1920s origins, offering a rare taste of Japan’s prewar culinary past in South Korea. (All photos by Don Huh)
Tea Leaves

In deepest South Korea, the taste of 1920s Japan lingers on

Century-old sushi restaurant offers a glimpse into colonial history

5 November 2025
Walks along the ramparts of Galle, in southern Sri Lanka, offer sweeping views of the sea. (All photos by Kalpana Sunder)
Destinations

Footloose in Galle: Cultures collide on Sri Lanka's south coast

History is woven into the food, faiths and rhythms of the old town and fort

1 November 2025
Jinjiang Inn is one of many brands operated by China's largest hotelier, Jin Jiang International. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura) 
Travel & Leisure

China hotel chains eye Southeast Asia, with Jin Jiang to open 180 locations

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

22 October 2025
Gliding through the turquoise waters off Kei Kecil, one of the many jewels among Indonesia’s Maluku Islands. (All photos by Kit Yeng Chan)
Destinations

Untamed Maluku: An odyssey in Indonesia's 'forgotten' provinces

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

19 October 2025
Installation view of work by Japanese artist Izumi Kato at Aichi Triennale 2025. Operating under the theme "A Time Between Ashes and Roses," this year's event brings together 61 artists from Japan and abroad. (Photo by Kim Kahan)
Arts

Art and politics intertwine at Japan's Aichi Triennale

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

18 October 2025
Pendulum Clock, a gin-focused bar in Osaka’s Kitashinchi district, reimagines 18th-century British satirist William Hogarth’s home as a secret gin lounge. (Photo by Melinda Joe)
Eat & Drink

Five places to taste Osaka's cocktail renaissance

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

12 October 2025
Kolhapur is famous for its unique food culture, perhaps best represented by the western Indian city's many "khanavals" -- family-run restaurants that serve authentic, homestyle food. (All photos by Veidehi Gite)
Eat & Drink

Exploring Kolhapur, an Indian culinary jewel

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

11 October 2025
A boy sells balloons at Ujong Blang Beach in Lhokseumawe, Indonesia, during Eid al-Fitr in May 2022, the holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Destinations

Footloose in Lhokseumawe: Hitting the beach in Aceh

Indonesia's most religiously conservative province is full of surprises

5 October 2025
The Garden for Appreciating Clouds at Kozenji Temple in Nagano prefecture. In "The Modern Japanese Garden," author Stephen Mansfield brings deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm to the subject, making it accessible even to newcomers. (All photos by Stephen Mansfield)
Books

Books: How Japan got its unique gardening culture

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

2 October 2025
Colorful murals by local and international artists fill the alleys of Bangkok's Chinatown, creating open-air galleries of culture and creativity. One such artist is Jecks, whose works are pictured here at left and far right. (All photos by Arundhati Hazra except where indicated)
Arts

A stroll through Bangkok's street art scene

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

28 September 2025
Spotted deer roam openly inside Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park in April 2022. Covering 87 square kilometers, India’s only national park within city limits is home to an astonishing array of flora and fauna. 
Destinations

Exploring Mumbai's 'secret' green oases

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

27 September 2025
Fueki Syoyu Brewing renovated an old storehouse into a gift shop and workshop space called Edo Gura. (Photos by Natsuki Asano)
Travel & Leisure

Soy sauce brewer welcomes foreign tourists to Japan's Saitama

Fueki's renovated storehouse offers unique visitor experiences

21 September 2025
People gather near Chiang Mai's Tha Phae Gate, a historic landmark that once served as a main entrance to the Old City and still features remnants of the northern Thai city's ancient defensive walls.
Destinations

Footloose in Chiang Mai: Two days in the 'Rose of the North'

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

21 September 2025
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Life

All fired up: Inside Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival

Colorful annual event delivers both drama and symbolism

20 September 2025
(Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Destinations

The 10 best-preserved historic townships in Japan

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

14 September 2025

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