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Yuko no Sato hotel has an outdoor bath.

Relax and rejuvenateSoaking up a Japanese tradition

Etiquette dictates no bathing suits, no bath towels and no tattoos

Olga de Moeller

Yoshio Yamura.

Happy placeStep back in time on Japan’s Noto Peninsula

Community initiatives are bringing people together and preserving traditions

Olga de Moeller

The Thian Hock Keng Temple mural covers the length of the temple ground's back wall in Chinatown, Singapore.

Lion CityMural trail paints a picture of life inside Chinatown

It’s easy to discover a treasure trove of wall art on a stroll around the streets of Singapore

Leyanne Baillie

Cherry blossoms in spring in Seoul, Korea.

AsiaFive reasons to visit South Korea

After five months in the country, here is an insider’s view

Imogen Walsh

Chef Chung Lee is leading travellers on food-focused tours of South Korea.

newsSouth Korean food, culture & community with Chung Jae Lee

From markets to local kitchens, cooking classes and an onsen

Stephen Scourfield

Watching the chang (elephant) in wonder.

Travel GuideChiang Mai, all you need to know

Plenty to do and see in northern Thailand

Ella George

Clear water in Phuket.

adviceSouth East Asia, on our doorstep

Introducing our guide

Stephen Scourfield

Bich Dong pagoda in Ninh Binh.

Need to knowVietnam tips (that didn’t fit anywhere else)

Everything Jessie Stoelwinder couldn’t squeeze into her Vietnam travel stories

Jessie Stoelwinder

Desa Eko.

South-East Asia guideWhere (& how) to stay in Bali

Plenty of options; all kinds of accommodation

Dave Smith

Colonial gems in Singapore's Civic District are surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

South-East AsiaSingapore suggestions to get you started

This three-day itinerary gives an insight into some of what the Lion City has to offer

Leyanne Baillie

Beautiful tropical beach with fishermen's boats in Nusa Dua.

South-East Asia guideBali’s top five tourist spots

An insider’s opinion on his island home

Dave Smith

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap.

newsThe path of history at Raffles hotels in Cambodia

Tour and book celebrate an epic era

Stephen Scourfield

The Sloth in Bali.

South-East Asia guideHow did Bali become a paradise for plant-based food?

Catering for a change in taste and PETA vegan award winners

Dave Smith

Kris+ is easy to use, just scan to redeem.

newsThe (very) flexible world of Kris+

Getting rewards in many ways

Sue Yeap

Yokohama is home to Japan's biggest Chinatown.

overlooked japanCan’t get tired of Yokohama

Secrets of Japan’s second city

Sue Yeap

Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore.

SingaporeA new era for an old favourite

Revisiting an old favourite and finding a new Signature Stay package

Leyanne Baillie

Aerotel Changi’s swimming pool.

helpNavigating Changi by app

Sue Yeap looks at the best way to find a cheap shower, swim, or place to nap at Singapore’s big airport

Sue Yeap

There's no shortage of food outlets at Changi Airport.

SingaporeWrangling the Changi choices

There’s fun and adventure around every corner at this airport

Sue Yeap

Singapore Airlines' current inflight safety video combines education, culture and humour.

reviewDream of a Dreamliner

With four daily flights from Perth, Singapore Airlines is a convenient option. And even better if it’s in business class.

Sue Yeap

Local fisherfolk with bamboo boats in Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam.

Cruise controlFacing a fear in Lan Ha Bay

Jessie Stoelwinder takes a leap of faith from a cruise ship in Vietnam’s spectacular seascape

Jessie Stoelwinder

The Hanoi Five Gates Train has themed carriages that reflect Vietnam's cultural heritage.

Close shaveDoes Hanoi’s fancy new tourist train deliver the goods?

Launched for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s independence, the Hanoi Five Gates Train is a moving tribute to the country’s cultural heritage

Jessie Stoelwinder

The critically endangered wild orangutan is a rare find, but at Beluran Safaris, you may be as lucky as we were.

south-east asiaBorneo’s new safari, in a timber plantation

In the Malaysian State of Sabah, Marco Ferrarese discovers how conservationists are collaborating with planters to transform the face of wildlife tourism

Marco Ferrarese

A guest room in Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi.

newsFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is set to open

Stephen Scourfield on a new addition in Tokyo

Stephen Scourfield

Secret Japan by Jane Lawson.

ReadingJapan’s secrets revealed

New book provides insights and texture of the culture

Will Yeoman