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Chugging through Java

Train enthusiasts longing for a ride from a bygone era can chug down the tracks in Indonesia's only steam passenger train. 11 March 2010 02:17


Top 5 restaurants in South Korea

The Miele Guide to Asia's finest restaurants is written by food experts who know and love the region. 10 March 2010 08:03


Imperial Chinese treasures worth their salt

The imperial Chinese animal heads and jade-coloured cabbages look like they should be in a museum, but the artworks on display in Taiwan actually have very humble origins. 09 March 2010 07:26


Singing all the way to Singapore

Singapore Airlines are offering four nights and three days as a Chinese New Year package in Singapore. 06 March 2010 06:00


Practically perfect in every way

Experiencing the Paradise Syndrome is great if you basically want to do nothing, and the Maldives is just the place to do it, writes Jamie Theakston. 05 March 2010 06:00


Thailand offers tourists free insurance

Thailand will offer insurance coverage worth R70 000 to anyone harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil. 04 March 2010 08:55


Celebrating life on top of the world

Geoff Dalglish realises his boyhood dream and treks to Everest base camp in Nepal where he finds the scenery - and altitude - breathtaking. 03 March 2010 06:00


Eco-guide lists seafood to avoid

A new guide to sustainable fish stocks in the Asia Pacific aims to help diners in Singapore enjoy their meals without harming one of the world's major marine ecosystems. 03 March 2010 03:37


A bar? A bistro? Jakarta eatery intrigues

If you discover what lies behind the telephone box in Jakarta bar Tabac, you're in for a surprise. 02 March 2010 07:12


History gets modern touch at theme cafe

Theme cafes that offer cats with your coffee and waitresses in Parisian maid outfits are a fixture on Tokyo's vibrant dining scene. 26 February 2010 03:27