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

Budget airline Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has begun a daily service between Sydney and Singapore.

Jim Eagles discovers a Kiwi concept being adapted as part of a new industry in Brunei.

Jane Phare discovers an underwater treasure trove of vividly-coloured coral and reef fish as she snorkels in Malaysia’s clear, warm waters.

Diving beneath the surface reveals Malaysia's colourful world of sea creatures.

Jason Burgess gets a taste for chilli and all things Thai in Bangkok.

An excursion through Bangkok reveals a city sizzling with heat - both atmospherically and gastronomically.

Five free attractions to visit in the Thai capital.

Photographer Babiche Martens puts the fascinating inhabitants of Sri Lanka in the frame.

Herald photographer Babiche Martens snapped these beautiful shots during a trip around Sri Lanka.

A park in central Hiroshima - hit by an atomic bomb in August 1945 - is a poignant destination for Chris Pritchard.

Kara Hurring was doomed from the moment she began spending missing cash, says former flatmate.

Advice on planning a three-week intrepid party trip around Southeast Asia.

Jim Eagles cruises down the watery divide between Europe and Asia.