I cautiously step into muddy water and wade towards an enormous wrinkly mammal. She is kneeling down on her knees and elbows, and the naturalist tells me to climb onto her back. I splash her with water and scratch her ... more
Signore Lucarelli closes his eyes as he moves his hands in time, directing a steady rhythm to the imaginary orchestra that sits before him. The first movement of Mozart’s ‘Clarinet Concerto’ thunders from inside the house, filling the evening air ... more
A walk through the streets of the 16th arrondissement of Paris is prone to inducing a montage of filmic flashbacks, with iconic movies such as Last Tango in Paris, Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three Colours: Blue, and even Inception all showcasing parts ... more
While there are many impressive pre-Angkorian ruins on the outskirts of the Takeo province, few people visit the town of Takeo itself, except to pass through on their way to the southern beaches of Cambodia. Most of those who do ... more
Arriving in Kyoto by train, you are greeted with a futuristic structure that is nothing short of spectacular. A glass facade dominates the expansive train station and it is only upon exit that you experience the building’s true enormity. All ... more
While the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China is one of the least known parts of the iconic landmark, its culture and the amazing surrounding scenery are surprisingly untouched by Western society. Even after 1300 years of ... more
Huddled within the Riau archipelago of Indonesia sits the jungle-laden island of Bintan. Just an hour’s catamaran ride from the frenetic buzz of Singapore, Bintan Island provides a weekend paradise for those looking to escape the city for some sun-kissed ... more
According to Vietnamese legend, the gods sent a family of dragons to defend their country. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels of jade that turned into the islands and islets dotting the north-eastern coast of Vietnam, now called ... more
If you think Rio is all beaches, parties and well-oiled bodies, then think again. Away from the crowds, up in the hills, sits the atmospheric suburb of Santa Teresa. This is bohemian territory, where the artists outweigh the beach bums, ... more
Ever since the enchanting era of the British East India Company, Singapore’s identity as a transient port of call for a melange of travellers and merchants has remained strong. But beyond its reputation as little more than an airport hub ... more
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