Asia
Millions attend the world’s largest gathering, but it’s oddly serene
While the magnitude of this Hindu pilgrimage is theoretically suffocating, it feels uncommonly tranquil.
- Catherine Marshall
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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
The truth about the much-hyped ‘world’s longest train journey’
There’s been much talk about the possibility of travelling from Portugal to Singapore on a train. Unfortunately, there are a few problems with the idea.
- Mark Smith
I ate at four Michelin restaurants in Tokyo and spent just $100
The city boasts the highest number of starred restaurants in the world. But what’s more surprising? You can eat at some Michelin-approved spots for just $10.
- Jenny Hewett
Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week
This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.
- Steve McKenna
Ignoring warnings, tourists are heading to a former no-go country
Yi-Pin Lin has holidayed in 120 nations over the past decade. There was one country he had always dreamed of visiting but was too afraid. Until now.
- David Zucchino
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
The verdict on edgy Australian hotel brand’s first Asian property
Housed in a handsome heritage building in Singapore’s financial district, QT Singapore is a dazzling showcase of the brand’s trademark styling.
- Rob McFarland
Want to actually eat the exotic foods at Asian markets? On this cruise you can
Live frogs, sea snails, bunches of just-harvested herbs – this is not your average trip to the supermarket.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Family holidays
I took my young kids to an eight-course dinner. What was I thinking?
We’re looking at a two-hour dinner here, a meal my children are probably not going to like, in a place where they’re expected to behave themselves and be quiet.
- Ben Groundwater
Insider’s tips: The best places to eat and drink in Singapore
While the city’s modern-day appeal owes plenty to its rich immigrant past, nowhere is this more evident than in its cuisine.
- Evelyn Chen
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