Maldives: Paradise threatened?

Here's what happens when you travel to the Maldives with someone who followed an Indian guru for 20 years: You find yourself convinced...

Thailand is turning the tide

Phuket and Phi Phi, devastated by 2004's tsunami, sport luxurious rebuilt and new amenities. Now the challenges are tightfistedness and...

Vietnam's Lac Canh Dai Nam Van Hien theme park an adventure for tourists

Lions, tigers, bears and a haunted house in Vietnam?

Vietnam, the perfect place to ride out the recession

The cost of living is cheap, the people are extremely friendly, and the country is beautiful. It's a great spot to ride out the recession.

A bicycle trip through Thailand becomes a tribute

Four months after her husband died of a heart attack, she pedals through a land full of guardian spirits. It seemed natural that his...

A trip to North Korea offers curious sites

Seeing the captured USS Pueblo, monuments to father and son rulers, and scrubbing workers.

Bargain hotel deals in Tokyo? They should get a medal

The capital city is bidding for the 2016 Olympic Games, and some hotels are vying for the title of best deal. Forget $600 a night. Try...

The Torajans of Sulawesi live to die

After decades of planning for their funerals, the dead wait months, even years, for their last rites while relatives negotiate...

Affluent towns on the rise in Vietnam

Economic growth fuels plans for new cities with amenities aimed at urban professionals.

The Great Wall: Across China's great divide

Built to keep out the Mongols, it's now facing a new kind of invader: tourists. Visit a crowd-free stretch and behold the legendary...

Laughing through the junta's gag in Myanmar

Myanmar's famous comedy troupe, unable to publicly stage its satirical routines, still pokes fun at the ruling generals nightly at home....

In Saigon, Vietnam, shopping is great frenzied fun

Though the goods aren't high-end, bargains can be found on silk scarves and blouses, custom-tailored suits and lacquerware.

Seven great spots and one favorite snack to get you through Hong Kong

The list of Hong Kong places and events that anyone can experience, anytime.