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Something Bazaar
More than 8000 stalls and 200,000 shoppers cram into Chatuchak Market—the world’s largest weekend bazaar—on a weekly basis.
Screen Grabs
South Korean movies and television series have taken the world by storm. Here’s our pick of eight essential K-dramas to binge on Netflix before heading to the country.
The Ways of the Warrior
Travelers can visit sites across Japan linked to Saigo Takamori, the “Last Samurai”, an extraordinary swordsman who helped shape the country.
Swing Through Sri Lanka
Duncan Forgan takes his rickety golf game to the island nation, home to characterful layouts steeped in colonial-era character.
On a Knife’s Edge
Close to Bangkok, but a world removed from Thailand’s crowded tourist hubs, the dramatic peaks of Kanchanaburi province offer prime opportunities for wilderness hiking.
The Other Side of The Bay
Less crowded than its immediate neighbour to the west, Bai Tu Long Bay offers an alternative way to experience the magical karst seascapes of northern Vietnam.
The Righteous Path
Bali’s first coast-to-coast hiking trail aims to champion regenerative farming and immerse tourists in authentic local culture.
Ticket to Ride
There are easier ways to travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but rail romantics will love the slow pace of Vietnam’s epic train journey.
City of Contrasts
The most populous metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo celebrates its ancient traditions while embracing the latest in technology, fashion, and trends.
Featured Articles
Wildlife
Swoop to Conquer
Once an important form of hunting in a resource-scarce area, falconry retains its status as one of the UAE’s most revered traditions.
Swingin’ Party
A trip to the nature reserve of Gunung Leuser in North Sumatra brings travellers into close — sometimes too close for comfort — contact with a population of resident orangutans. Images by Kit Yeng Chan
Off the Grid
Over the Panj: Afghanistan from the Pamir Highway
Politics will undoubtedly affect Afghanistan’s neighbors, as well as one of the most treasured drives in Central Asia: the Pamir Highway.
Beaches
The Other Side of The Bay
Less crowded than its immediate neighbour to the west, Bai Tu Long Bay offers an alternative way to experience the magical karst seascapes of northern Vietnam.
Tips from the Top
Removed from the most famous tourist destinations in The Philippines, Ilocos Norte in far north Luzon offers everything from pristine beaches and scenery to barely-frequented cul-tural treasures.
Chasing a Memory
Can experience be shared through recollections? One writer sets out to find the answer in the Okinawa archipelago where his grandfather fought in one of the defining battles of WW2.