Bali is one of the world's most famous surfing spots. Bevan Hurley finds out why, starting at Kuta Beach.

Jill Worrall encounters Bhutan's affable young king and queen.

Meg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.

This striking display of 'Supertrees' is part of a new development by the Singapore National Parks Board.

Senses are assaulted at every turn on a tour of India's Golden Triangle, writes Catherine Masters.

You'll find all sorts of creatures at this market, writes Nicholas Jones.

No one can resist the spell of the magnificent Taj Mahal, writes Catherine Masters.

A ghoulish museum in the heart of Singapore creeps Graham Reid out.

Kerri Jackson takes off to south-western Thailand for a winter break at Club Med's newly revamped Phuket resort.

This resort on the south-western Thai island of Phuket was revamped in early 2012 and now includes an adults-only zen area in addition to its wide range of family-friendly activities.

For further information see clubmed.co.nz.

Given rare permission as a travel writer to visit North Korea, Carole Cadwalladr gets a (strictly controlled) tour of the notorious state.

Geoff Cumming makes the most of some unexpected spare time.

Designer Karen Walker on the cool, calm charms of Tokyo.

Chris Pritchard retraces the steps of the spies who inhabited Saigon during the Vietnam War.

Would we have been as accommodating of the annual throng as the Turkish people have been?