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Bali: Fresh from the source
A Balinese cooking class is a chance to connect to the land and culture.
Latest from Asia Holidays
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Taiwan: Ancient city is a cracker
From Confucian temples to modern speakeasies, Taiwan's former capital has it all.
India: Steaming in a real Indian summer
Northern India in the hottest months is a mixed bag of joys, writes Alice Peacock.
Chiang Mai: Empowering Experiences
Sharing passions unlocks economic opportunities for all, writes Stephanie Holmes.
China: A little market research
Jim Eagles is intrigued by the goings-on at a centuries-old meeting-place on the Silk Road
Why tattoos are stigmatised in Japan
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Japan's attitude towards tattoos is in the spotlight.
What you should know before visiting Thailand
Advice from an expat who's lived in Thailand for a decade and has seen it all.
The wonders of Oita
A thermal wonderland that's rich in natural beauty, spirituality and samurai history.
Chiang Mai's trendy influences
Traditional and trendy influences marry well, writes Stephanie Holmes.
Taiwan: No. 2 city has first class attractions
Taichung City is considered one of Taiwan's most liveable cities
Bali: In pursuit of joyfulness
A glowing Stephanie Holmes stays at a luxury women-only spa and wellness retreat in Bali.
Japan: This little piggy went to market
Porky faces, fishy balls and medicinal mozuku are all on the menu in Okinawa.
Bali: Monkey see, no monkey do
Bali's Ubud Monkey Forest delights visitors, writes Nicholas Jones.
Boracay: October return to Philippines' paradise lost?
A better and more sustainable Boracay is set to welcome back visitors on October 26.
How to spend it: Crazy Rich Singapore
Crazy Rich Asians has brought Singapore's crazy rich indulgences to the big screen.
Cruising Vietnam's Red River
This trip is a journey for travellers, not tourists writes Tiana Templeman.
Gallery: Borneo's creatures weird and wonderful
Lindy Laird hangs out with proboscis monkeys and unforgettable orangutans in Borneo.
Borneo: All creatures weird and wonderful
Lindy Laird hangs out with proboscis monkeys and unforgettable orangutans.
Cruising Asia: Ports of call
The ports of Southeast Asia have plenty to offer the adventurous cruiser.
Shocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operator
Ignorance is no longer an excuse on the issue of elephant-riding.
The good, bad and ugly sides of a holiday in Mongolia
Mongolia has much to offer, but your manners and leave the fossils where you find them.
Toyota: Kick off in the city of two halves
Shoba Pillai finds Toyotas culture and people are just as fascinating.
Gold fingers: Vietnam's sensational golden hands bridge opens
An incredible new attraction has opened in Vietnam and it has everyone talking.
Room check: Element Kuala Lumpur by Westin
Zoe Macfarlane checks in to Kuala Lumpur's tallest eco-friendly hotel.
Tajikistan: Cyclist deaths in hit-and-run spark terror fears
The death of four foreign cyclists in Tajikistan is being looked at as a terrorist act.