the asia we know and love

the asia we know and love

one word: inspiring

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awaken your spirit

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awaken your spirit

rejuvenate your mind and soul in bhutan

scenic trekking to gasa

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scenic trekking to gasa

see the sights of northern bhutan

click the thunder dragon

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click the thunder dragon

capture the spirit of bhutan

season to season in bhutan

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season to season in bhutan

the best of bhutan throughout the year

himalayan paradise at your fingertips

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himalayan paradise at your fingertips

explore the western valleys of Bhutan

highland adventures and lakeside retreats

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highland adventures and lakeside retreats

see taiwan's beauty from up above

cliff hanging in east taiwan

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cliff hanging in east taiwan

adventures to get your blood pumping

southern comforts in taiwan

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southern comforts in taiwan

explore harbour cities, tropical paradise and ancient towns

taipei:old and new

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taipei:old and new

enjoy the tastes and sounds of bustling taipei

taiwan: top to bottom

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taiwan: top to bottom

explore the entire island in style

intrepid thailand

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intrepid thailand

mix city, jungle, mountain and beach

ski japan in the hakuba valley

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ski japan in the hakuba valley

sushi, sake and snow monkeys in japan

hip hangouts in indonesia

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hip hangouts in indonesia

chill to perfection in bali and java

drive china’s wild west

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drive china’s wild west

explore the scenic roads of western china and tibet

rajasthan old and new

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rajasthan old and new

horse ride and zipline through this majestic state

beach and backwaters in kerala

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beach and backwaters in kerala

what are you waiting for? unwind in ultimate bliss

sri lankan adventure safari

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sri lankan adventure safari

tea trails, national parks and tropical beaches

elephants and emerald isles

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elephants and emerald isles

explore sri lanka and the maldives

sri lanka: countryside to coast

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sri lanka: countryside to coast

from ancient fortresses and colonial pasturelands to the golden beaches

china: clash of old and new

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china: clash of old and new

take our insider's tour, from hong kong to guilin

visit our favourite chic desert island

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visit our favourite chic desert island

why the philippines is our new hot asian escape

tokyo – learn the way of the ninja

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tokyo – learn the way of the ninja

get personal ninja training from a living legend

india + extreme thrills? look no further

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india + extreme thrills? look no further

motorbikes, elephants & ziplines: turn India on its head

turkey – head east with the in crowd

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turkey – head east with the in crowd

nightlife, history, beaches - what more do you want?

amazing thailand

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amazing thailand

go on and spoil yourself on this exotic getaway

himalayan retreat, india

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himalayan retreat, india

magical mountain luxury and adventure

india: from city to safari

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india: from city to safari

uncover ancient temples and majestic jungles

bespoke sailing, indonesia

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bespoke sailing, indonesia

tropical islands and billowing sails

tiger safari in rajasthan, india

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tiger safari in rajasthan, india

in search of tigers and culture

paradise found, thailand

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paradise found, thailand

relax in a balinese villa on the thai gulf

cambodia, asia’s best kept secret

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cambodia, asia’s best kept secret

explore the magical country in style

hide out this summer in indonesia

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hide out this summer in indonesia

explore the islands from temple sunrises to rainforest sunsets

hanoi to ho chi minh, vietnam

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hanoi to ho chi minh, vietnam

inspiring adventure from city to jungle

meet orangutans in borneo

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meet orangutans in borneo

explore deep green jungle and deep blue sea

muay thai kickboxing, thailand

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muay thai kickboxing, thailand

watch thai kickboxing in complete style

the gobi desert, mongolia

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the gobi desert, mongolia

supreme isolation guaranteed

elephant polo, thailand

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elephant polo, thailand

watch the king’s cup on a palm-fringed beach

trek through secret china

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trek through secret china

say yes to yunnan in spring and autumn

sumo wrestling in tokyo, japan

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sumo wrestling in tokyo, japan

watch giants bump in traditional sumo bashos

singapore grand prix 2010

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singapore grand prix 2010

book now for the ultimate grand prix in serious style

cycling the himalayas, nepal

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cycling the himalayas, nepal

extreme heli-cycling

heli-surfing in new zealand

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heli-surfing in new zealand

hunting the ultimate wave

a different cambodia

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a different cambodia

angkor wat, jungle camping and a birds eye view

round the world trip

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round the world trip

seven wonders in fourteen days

behind the scenes in tokyo

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behind the scenes in tokyo

anything but lost in translation

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enter the dragon

What does an Oxford graduate do after finally graduating? Get their first job? Well in this case, you could say that. Let us introduce you to Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, an Oxford graduate from Bhutan who went on to become the country’s fourth dragon king. Having previously studied in India, the US and then Politics and [...]

borneo

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borneo

myths and legends

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myths and legends

ancient beliefs and taiwanese traditions

classic and modern music

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classic and modern music

from western classical to tai-pop

traditional art and design

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traditional art and design

taiwanese traditions: shadow puppets and ancient carvings

taiwanese treats

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taiwanese treats

from bubble tea to catmouse soup... yum

live like a local in taiwan

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live like a local in taiwan

our fave ways to rub shoulders with the locals

where to rest your head

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where to rest your head

the most stylish boltholes in taiwan

first peek into taiwan

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first peek into taiwan

the hottest place to be right now

experience ‘alternative asia’

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experience ‘alternative asia’

our fave trips to take in the best of taiwan

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the last shangri-la

If you’re looking for true paradise, then look no further. Focus your gaze upon Bhutan, the very last Shangri-La. What makes Bhutan the last Shangri La is the fact that its culture has been untouched for centuries, which is largely due to the fact the kingdom didn’t open its doors to foreigners [...]

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the land of the medicinal plant

Did you know that ‘the land of the thunder dragon’ was once referred to as ‘the land of the medicinal plant’? – interesting fact, let us reveal why… Bhutan is home to a range of altitudes. From high passes to deep valleys, mixed with a wide-array of different climates help tempt even the most tropical vegetation [...]

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some like it hot

If you crave hot and spicy food, then you’re in for a real treat in ‘the land of the thunder dragon’, where almost every dish served consists of the chilli (which sell like hot cakes). For the Bhutanese, Chillies are a main ingredient of their somewhat unusual diet, perhaps ingredient is not necessarily the best way [...]

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a happy place

Seems happiness is located somewhere on this earth, and we know exactly where. The quality of life is important to all of us, but to the Bhutanese it seems more so that they even created the term ‘Gross National Happiness’ to actually measure it – talk about going that extra mile. The term was created in [...]

sri lanka:top of the hot list 2010

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sri lanka:top of the hot list 2010

carolyn tells us why you need to get there now

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kung-fu nun

Say hello to Jigme Wangchuk Lhamo, Kung-fu nun – yep you heard right. And not only has she mastered the ancient martial art, but Jigme is also fluent in Nepali; Hindi; Tibetan and Ladhaki – now that’s one seriously impressive CV to be bragging about, especially as this Kung-fu nun is only [...]

sri lanka

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sri lanka

thailand

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thailand

our favourite place to escape

talking taiwanese cuisine

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talking taiwanese cuisine

inside scoop on all things food

maldives

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maldives

vietnam

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vietnam

break away from the crowd

indonesia

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indonesia

tropical paradise

sri Lanka

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sri Lanka

singapore

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singapore

incredible india

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incredible india

royal palaces, tigers, elephants and beautiful beaches

china

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china

an oriental escape

cambodia

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cambodia

a truly majestic experience

sri lanka:top of the hot list 2010

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sri lanka:top of the hot list 2010

carolyn tells us why you need to get there now

cocoa island: stunning value on stilted huts

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cocoa island: stunning value on stilted huts

seven nights for the price of six in the maldives

nepal

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nepal

mongolia

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mongolia

malaysia

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malaysia

japan

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japan

bhutan: hot off the press

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bhutan: hot off the press

lifting the lid on bhutan

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hot on the tail of the bengal tiger

The jewel in Bhutan’s glistening crown, the Royal Manas National Park is one national park where such a diverse mix of flora and fauna creates a natural feast that would make even David Attenborough swoon. The largest example of tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems in Bhutan, the park also calls itself home to several of the world’s most [...]

jaw-dropping landscapes

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jaw-dropping landscapes

friendly faces

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friendly faces

awe inspiring architecture

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awe inspiring architecture

vibrant festivals

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vibrant festivals

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mission possible: snowman trek

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Bhutan’s Snowman Trek, as Bhutan’s longest and toughest trek, it’s also the world’s most challenging – this is definitely not one for the weak, or feint hearted. This adventure will have you travelling the full length of Bhutan’s mountain range, and into one of its remotest regions, Lunana [...]

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paro tsechu

Bhutan is home to a vast number of festivals throughout the year. Standing head-and-shoulders above the rest is the Paro Tsechu Festival, which falls over five fun-filled days between 15th-19th March 2011. Paro Tsechu is easily the most spectacular and deeply symbolic of the Buddhist festivals celebrated in Bhutan. Hosted within the fortress that is the [...]

our insider’s guide to bhutan

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our insider’s guide to bhutan

knilly was enchanted by the 'land of the thunder dragon'

bhutan in action

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bhutan in action

interviews, clips, and footage on all things bhutan

bhutanese architecture

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bhutanese architecture

structural masterpieces across the land

myths and legends

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myths and legends

land of the thunder dragon

customs and traditions

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customs and traditions

fashion and textile

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fashion and textile

strut your stuff in bhutan

images to inspire you

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images to inspire you

set your imagination free

culture guide

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culture guide

get to know the locals

bhutanese boltholes

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bhutanese boltholes

unwind and relax in our top picks

experience bhutan

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experience bhutan

trips to give you bragging rights

be the first in bhutan

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be the first in bhutan

the gem of the himalayas

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zorig chusum

The kingdom of Bhutan has most definitely struck a chord in our hearts. As a peaceful and proud nation, Bhutan has done remarkably well at adapting to the modern world while still preserving their culture and heritage. It’s for this reason that Bhutanese arts and crafts continues to strive. Known to the locals as ‘Zorig Chusum’, [...]

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monkey business

Travel to Bhutan, Trongsa in particular, for the perfect opportunity to come face-to face with the Golden Monkey in this extraordinary kingdom. Classed as an endangered species, this golden, creamy-white furred beauty can be found in Northern parts of India, and of course in Bhutan where the particular sub-species found here is the Golden Langur. Considered [...]

our bite size guide to taiwan

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our bite size guide to taiwan

our cut out and keep culture guide

taiwan: hot off the press

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taiwan: hot off the press

our latest news and views

philippines

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philippines

see why tom loves india

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see why tom loves india

video report

red beach

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red beach

snorkel off into paradise in indonesia

bragging rights

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bragging rights

top experiences for some serious showing off

honeymoon in indonesia

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honeymoon in indonesia

tailor made island hopping for the ultimate honeymoon

magical himalayan honeymoon

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magical himalayan honeymoon

magnificent, luxury honeymoon high in the himalayas

top autumn destinations

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top autumn destinations

tom, matt and james discuss thier top destinations for autumn

‘Cuttings’

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‘Cuttings’

print our cuttings newsletter to brighten your commute

Top 10 for 2010

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Top 10 for 2010

'must-do' destinations (in images) for the year ahead

bai sao beach

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bai sao beach

vietnamese tranquility

find your perfect trip

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find your perfect trip

travel by your personality

25 reasons to escape

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25 reasons to escape

get your 5 a day: 5 experiences, 5 categories, 5 days

luxury honeymoons

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luxury honeymoons

our top five luxury honeymoon trips

it’s time to escape

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it’s time to escape

our 5 favourite places to take 5

if you only do one thing in…

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if you only do one thing in…

one tip wonders from around the world


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