South-East Asia
There’s no food in the world more comforting than this noodle dish
Let’s consider the greatness of Indonesia’s ubiquitous fried noodles.
- Ben Groundwater
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No crowds or chaos: These three Bali escapes are a step back in time
Overdevelopment is rife on the south-west coast, but these satellite island stays offer a step back to more mellow times.
- Jenny Hewett
‘The next Ubud’ in Bali is, thankfully, nothing like the actual Ubud
Sidemen on the east coast of the island offers a quieter, more immersive Bali for those who relish a slower mode of travel.
- Penny Watson
How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)
Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.
- Kristie Kellahan
- Opinion
- Bali
I’ve been visiting Bali for 31 years – it has become worse every year
In three decades, the destination has been transformed from a tropical paradise into a centre of mass tourism.
- Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Port Guide: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh has overcome its horrible history and is enjoying an economic boom. Buckle up for an exciting and confronting exploration of a rapidly changing city.
- Brian Johnston
My 8½ hour flight became a 19-hour endurance test
A mechanical issue saw my flight return to Sydney shortly after take-off. Understandable, but what happened next was less than satisfactory.
- John Borthwick
Singapore’s best places to stay
Singapore is full of high-rise business hotels but there are also tropical resorts, budget busters and boutique options.
- Paul Chai and Evelyn Chen
Three of the world’s most impressive hotel atriums are in the same city
Singapore’s dizzying architectural masterpieces have their origins with a style that sprung into being in America during the 1960s and ’70s.
- Penny Watson
Dragons and human skulls: Exploring a side of Indonesia few get to see
Most of what we’re seeing on this trip would be visited only by the most dogged travellers, but we’re doing it in comfort.
- Mark Daffey
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