Asia

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. Read Article...

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. Read Article...

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. Read Article...

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. Read Article...

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. Read Article...

Scenic route: The old steam train ran between the port of Semarang and the agricultural heart of Central Java.
Scenic route: The old steam train ran between the port of Semarang and the agricultural heart of Central Java. Photo by: ektordua, www.flickr.com Read Article...
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