Asia
Heading to Japan? The other form of transport to consider
Don’t be blinkered by Japan’s famed train system: there are good reasons to drive, and you might find it easier than you imagine.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
- by Julia Naughton
★★★½
Hotel reviews
This good value hotel offers a relaxed vibe in bustling Bangkok
The design of this hotel creates a vibe that feels more like a resort than a city hotel.
- by Craig Platt
Opinion
Bali
You’ll need a holiday after tackling Bali’s nightmare airport queues
Planeloads of people all ahead of you in lines, wandering bewildered or hopping from queue to shuffling queue, questioning “Am I in the right line?” Who knows?
- by John Borthwick
A bullet train gets you to a part of Japan tourists are yet to discover
Edo period architecture, lush gardens, gold leaf beating and moss spotting are all good reasons to add this little-known city to your Japan visit.
- by Keith Austin
The cruise industry’s Asia boom will have (delicious) benefits
The focus of cruise energy has long been on North America and Europe. Prepare for a change as Asia takes to the seas.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★
Airport reviews
It’s one of the best airports in the world - I wish I was stuck here longer
If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment.
- by Kristie Kellahan
How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday
Until our family experienced our first stopover in Singapore, I didn’t realise I’d been doing long-haul flights all wrong.
- by Shaney Hudson
Asia v Europe: Which destination is better for a holiday? The verdict
Which region delivers the most for holidaying Australians when it comes to food, transport, service and spectacular sights? Read on to find out.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
This is one of the world’s few luxury hotels that deserves its icon status
A stay at this impeccable property is a unique experience steeped in history and indulgence.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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