Stories

Stories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia.

A forest with a boardwalk trail
Taiwan
Hiking in Taiwan: A trail lover’s guide to mountains, forests, and coastal views
Taiwan specialist Steph takes to the trails across the island, from Taipei’s skyline trails and volcanic ridgelines to Alishan’s cypress forests, Taroko Gorge, and Yushan, Taiwan’s highest peak.
Hualien train
Taiwan
From city skylines to sea cliffs: Taiwan on the tracks
Taiwan specialist Mark shares one of his favourite ways to see the island: by train. From high-speed city hops to slower coastal routes past rice paddies, cliffs, and Pacific views, rail travel turns getting around Taiwan into part of the trip.
Banana leaf with bright curries, curds and chutneys
India
Field notes: the best snack stops in northern Kerala
National Geographic travel writer Sam Kemp shares the northern Kerala meals that stayed with him - from misty Wayanad breakfasts to banana-leaf sadya and sunset dinners on a backwater houseboat.
Two staff members with cute characters
South Korea
How to Experience K‑Pop Demon Hunters in Seoul
From fortress walls and royal palaces to K‑pop dance floors and late‑night snacks, here’s five ways to experience K‑Pop Demon Hunters for yourself.
Marine Drive sunset Mumbai
India
24 hours in Mumbai
Our favourite way to spend 24 hours in Mumbai - from Sassoon Docks to sunset on Marine Drive, with plenty of vada pav in between.
Man driving a Bangkok tuk tuk
Multi-country
Your calendar of cultural adventures
Our experts’ advice on where to travel in Asia, month by month - featuring cultural highlights and seasonal festivals.
Borneo - Mari Mari cultural village tribesman
Borneo
Field notes: Borneo – into the jungle and beyond
Southeast Asia specialist, Rhys, shares his trip through Borneo – from spotting pot-bellied monkeys in thousand-year-old jungle to bouncing on the Murut tribe’s trampoline.
Locals in India
India
Field notes: India - through its people
India specialist Lily details her recent research trip through the people she met and the impact they’re having on an ever-evolving landscape: from rituals rooted in tradition to shopping habits spurred on by social media.
Man on horse in India
India
Field notes: Abandoning myself to India's energy
Jenny she talks about her experience – from how India’s colourful and chaotic energy is a joyful assault on the senses, to how Indian hospitality makes all the difference.
Window from Laos train
Laos
Field notes: Northern Laos by high-speed train
Travel writer Claire Boobbyer recounts her trip through Laos via its high-speed train, meeting elephants in Luang Prabang and minority communities in Muang Xai.
Ethical elephant experience in Khao Sok National Park with Elephant Hills
Thailand
Elephant tourism in Southeast Asia: how to do it right
Elephant tourism in Southeast Asia is a big draw: but if you want to see the magnificent creatures, it’s important to make sure you’re doing it right.
Vietnamese man in war helmet overlooking rice paddies
Vietnam
Field notes: From Pu Bin to Pu Luong – Vietnam’s rural reaches
Travel writer Dan Stables recounts his recent trip to Pu Bin and Pu Luong, in the Mai Chau hills of Vietnam.