Latest from Asia

Life in the Rajasthan desert
Devout desert dwellers and blessed bovines live in harmony in the Rajasthan desert, writes Paul Rush.

China: Invitation from Mrs Zhang
Paul Rush experiences courtyard cuisine in the back streets of Beijing.

India: Unwary females beware
India certainly shouldn't be top of the list for a first-time solo female traveller, says Emilia Terzon.

Singapore: Visiting the bustling metropolis
The thriving island city-state of Singapore has come a long way from its swampy roots as a banana republic.

Surge of Chinese students expected in Australia
Mainland Chinese say they intend to study abroad in far greater numbers.

Thailand: On the Death Railway
A trip to the bridge that cost so many prisoners of war their lives is a poignant experience, writes Peter Feeney.

North Korea: Northern exposure
Skiing destinations tend to be in well-heeled areas - from Queenstown to the Austrian Alps and Whistler. Naturally, North Korea wants to take its place alongside the well-groomed resorts.

Turkey: Horse reigns on isle of exile
Liz Light enjoys life in the slow lane on a Turkish island.

India: Cycling adventure in coastal Goa and Kerala
Thoughts of cycling in India probably conjure up images of intensely congested streets, teeming with all modes of traffic and sharing limited space with free range animals- a reasonable or enjoyable holiday activity?

Indonesia: Carry a forked stick
Ann Huston and her sons hire a boat and head to Indonesia's Komodo National Park in search of giant lizards.

Frozen tears on Mt Everest
This Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.

Borneo: Jungle classroom encounter
In the jungle of Borneo, displaced or orphaned orang-utans are given lessons in survival, writes Ben Fogle.

The Pirate Bay co-founder goes on trial
A Swedish co-founder of file-sharing website The Pirate Bay has gone on trial, charged with hacking and stealing data from an IT services company with ties to the Swedish tax authority and other government agencies.

Hong Kong: Big vistas and bigger ambitions
The region has long been a thriving hub, but it's still looking to the future, says Tom Peck.

Bar/fly: The classic London pub
Everything revolves around the local pub in the UK, writes Jared Savage.

Vietnam: Visions of a coast that's changing fast
Luxury hotels are taking hold in this communist corner of South-east Asia, reveals Laura Holt.

Thailand: Going five-star in Bangkok
Many travellers only experience Bangkok through the largely sleepless eyes of a backpacker – or settle for clean yet budget hotel accommodation at best. Don't overlook a luxury holiday in Bangkok, though - it's more affordable than you might think.

Top 5 things to do in Singapore
Singapore makes the perfect stopover, but for shoppers and diners, it’s a destination in its own right. Here’s five things to do in Singapore.

South Korean landmark reopens
South Korea has reopened its landmark Namdaemun gate to the public, five years after the historic jewel in central Seoul was burned down in an arson attack that shocked the nation.

A taste of Asia for cruisers
Cruising up the coast of Vietnam to Hong Kong on a boutique ship is a great way to sample a slice of Asia.

Japan: Rusutsu's snow is hard to resist
If Niseko is the crown jewel of Japanese skiing, then Rusutsu is one of its most lustrous, and least known, diamond clusters.

Nepal: What to do in Kathmandu
There's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.

Thailand: Candid capers with the kids
Cheap, cheerful and full of surprises, Thailand really is the land of smiles, most of the time, discovers Peter Feeney.

Vietnam: My Vietnam AK47 thrill
Schoolboy Lachie Scott thanks his parents for a holiday that opened his eyes.