StoriesStories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia. Borneo Field notes: Borneo – into the jungle and beyondSoutheast 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. Borneo Field notes: what to expect when hiking Mt Kinabalu As the tallest mountain between the Himalayas & New Guinea, Mt Kinabaulu is Borneo’s highest climb. We sent Claire, one of our... Malaysia Where to find the best street art in Malaysia There are lots of reasons to visit Malaysia. There are the beaches, the jungles, the incredible food. The mix of cultures. The big, shiny cities... Cambodia How to spend 2 days in Siem Reap (once you’ve done the temples) If you’re visiting Siem Reap, you’re there for one thing: temples. Siem Reap owes its prosperity almost entirely to Angkor, and temple... Thailand 10 reasons to visit southern Thailand There's more to Southern Thailand than the beaches of Phuket - here are our top ten reasons to explore the south. Japan 10 best places to walk and hike in Japan Where are the best places to walk and hike in Japan? Well, you might not know this, but Japan is a nation of hikers. From the tippy top of northern... South Korea 5 cool things to do on Jeju Island If you’ve read much about Jeju Island, you’ve probably seen it described as “the Hawaii of South Korea”. We don’t love the... Japan Where will Japan's new bullet train take you? As more and more countries jump on the high-speed rail wagon, zipping cross-country at 200 miles an hour has ceased to be a novelty. But Japan did... Japan A guide to Japan's winter wildlife We love Japan in the winter. Yes, it’s cold. But the chillier months in Japan have a whole sleighful of attractions if you’re willing to... South Korea Field notes: making kimchi with Netflix' famous monk “This was authentic, it was Korean, and it felt like I was actually participating in the culture. We were on a remote mountainside, making kimchi in kimjang season (kimchi making season), with a big group of monks. What more could you want?!” South Korea How to get a taxi in South Korea South Korea’s public transportation system is excellent and easy to use, but let’s be real. You’re on holiday, and nothing’s easier... South Korea Architecture in Seoul: 15 buildings worth seeing When you think of architecture in Seoul or just the city itself, it isn’t often called beautiful. Dynamic, yes. Hi-tech, yes. Sprawling,... South Korea How to prepare for a long-haul flight Whether you’re a frequent globetrotter or about to board your first flight to a far-flung destination, preparing for your long-haul flight... Load More