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 …

Lake islands don’t always get the same spotlight as oceanic islands, but some of the world’s largest and most fascinating islands actually lie within freshwater lakes. If you’re into offbeat travel and the kind of places that feel like secret worlds, l …

If Indonesia’s eastern frontier is a mystery to most travellers, West Papua is the enigma at its heart. A vast, rugged, and stunningly beautiful land, it’s a place where towering mountains meet pristine beaches, where dense jungles hide ancient tribes, …

Islands capture the imagination like few other geographic features. From the chilly, remote archipelagos of the north to sun-drenched tropical gems, islands shape the character of many nations. But which countries have the most islands? Using the lates …

Turkish Airlines has just announced one of the most ridiculous policies in commercial aviation history. In a move that seems more appropriate for a budget carrier or a dictatorship than a national airline, Turkish Airlines will fine passengers who stan …