TravelJapan: Tokyo completes world's tallest towerTourist bosses in Japan hope the 634-metre tower will be a big draw for foreign visitors.01 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Vegetarian FestivalFor Phuket's ethnic Chinese community, this bizarre festival is a time of cleansing, purity and abstinence.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandA DIY guide to battling the system Her aim is to help 'kickstart a revolution' by giving citizens access to the power and information to challenge and overturn decisions.24 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelJapan's seijin no hi festivalThis nationwide 'coming of age day' celebration is held each year on the second Monday in January to congratulate those who have reached the nice round number of 20. The tradition goes back well over a thousand years to a time when young princes marked the beginning of their second decade by switching to wearing adult clothes and hairstyles.23 Feb 10:13 PM
TravelJapan: Dressed up to break outIn Japan on one day a year 20-year-olds pull out all the stops for a big, noisy, colourful public party, notes Ian D. Robinson.23 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelHorton Plains National Park, Sri LankaThis park, in Sri Lanka's hill country is the only one in the country where it is considered safe to explore on foot as the native elephant population which used to inhabit the area was decimated by colonial hunters.23 Feb 01:41 AM
OpinionSri Lanka: Steep journey to World's EndJill Worrall visits one of Sri Lanka's most impressive natural attractions and wonders who really decimated the local elephant population.23 Feb 01:30 AM
TravelKuching, Borneo, MalaysiaThe city of Kuching, capital of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, is a melting pot of Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and Muslim cultures.21 Feb 11:32 PM
TravelBorneo: The curious charm of cat cityFelines and white rajahs add mystique to Sarawak's colourful capital, writes Jim Eagles.21 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Nebuta FestivalEvery night of this spectacular annual festival, huge, colourful lantern floats are wheeled through the streets.21 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelJapan: What to do in KyotoFrom biking, braving local delicacies and touring temples, Ann Newbery discovers there’s plenty to do in Kyoto, Japan.21 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelIndonesia: On a new wavelength in BaliBeyond the beaches, a world of sound awaits, writes Graham Reid.15 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelMaldives: Exploring Asia's smallest capitalIncredibly, most of the half-million tourists who visit this Indian Ocean nation annually miss out on exploring its cute capital.12 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelTurkey: Seascapes and historyTurkey's Aegean coast, is home to a wealth of antiquities, architecture and art with few parallels in the Mediterranean.12 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelSri Lanka: Sigiriya's dizzying rock fortressSigiriya is one of Sri Lanka's eight Unesco-listed World Heritage Sites and is for me, its most spectacular monument, an absolutely vital part of any visit to this country.09 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelSigiriya, Sri LankaThis imposing rock fortress in central Sri Lanka is a Unesco World Heritage Site with a fascinating history and breathtaking views. Built by Sri Lanka's King Kassapa in the 5th Century, the palace atop the 200 metre outcrop was ingeniously situated to repel attack attempts by the king's younger half brother and rightful heir to the throne, Mogallana.08 Feb 10:22 PM
TravelJapan: Maid to measure in TokyoNicholas Jones enters a weird world of dress-ups. 08 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionFerrying and feasting in IndonesiaCharlotte Whale and Mauricio Olmedo-Perez brave a malaria hot-spot and relish some first-class travel.08 Feb 03:00 AM
BusinessAir NZ plans new Auckland-Bali flightsAir New Zealand is seeking to add twice-weekly flights to Bali to its international service.02 Feb 10:40 PM
TravelFort Canning Hill, SingaporeFrom the earliest days of settlement, this hill - originally known as Bukit Larangan or Forbidden Hill because it was reserved for royalty - was the seat of power.01 Feb 11:54 PM
TravelSingapore: Kings of the hillAn ancient seat of power still presides over Singapore, finds Jim Eagles.01 Feb 11:30 PM
