Some destinations are hard to reach because of distance. Others, like Fair Isle, are difficult because they are cut off not just by geography, but by limited infrastructure, volatile weather, and a pace of life most of us forgot existed. If you’re inte …

Dalian, a vibrant port city on China’s northeastern Liaoning Peninsula, is one of those places that perfectly blends cosmopolitan buzz with fresh sea air and sprawling parks. Known as the “Hong Kong of the North,” Dalian stands out with its distinctive …

Guilin, nestled in China’s southern Guangxi province, is one of those places that looks like it’s been ripped straight from a traditional Chinese ink painting. Towering limestone karsts, winding rivers, misty mornings — it’s legendary for its scenery a …

If you’re hunting for the cheapest cities in Asia to live, you’re in luck. Asia has long been a magnet for travellers and expats looking for affordable living with a rich cultural backdrop. But with so many options, which cities truly offer the best ba …

Asia is a continent of extremes, boasting some of the world’s richest cities and, conversely, some of the most grim and grueling urban environments. While tourist brochures paint glossy pictures of bustling capitals and cultural hubs, there are places …

If you thought the era of giant Stalin statues was long gone, think again. Russia has just unveiled a brand-new Stalin statue, proving once more that the Iron Curtain might have fallen decades ago but the statue game is very much alive and well. Toweri …

If Bali’s the party, then Lombok’s the afterparty you actually remember. Often brushed aside in favour of its flashier neighbour, Lombok offers everything Bali does—minus the influencers, traffic jams, and overpriced cocktails. It’s a place where you c …

Indonesian cuisine is often talked about like it is some kind of holy grail of Southeast Asian food. The reality is very different. The sprawling archipelago has thousands of islands and a dizzying array of regional cooking styles but the food is massi …

If Indonesia’s eastern edge is where the map gets vague for most people, then Timor-Leste is where the modern traveller either doubles down or turns back. Nestled between two worlds and shaped by a bloody past, Timor-Leste is not Southeast Asia with a …