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...
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