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Ghosts from Myanmar's colonial past
Myanmar's big city evokes New York and Manchester, finds Brett Atkinson.
Singapore: More than glitz
Singapore also has an easier-on-the-plastic side, writes Kieran Nash.
Enjoying celebrity status in China
Charlotte and Mauricio see two sides of China as they travel from futuristic Shanghai to traditional Fenghuang.
Brunei: Gold praises Sultan's glories
Brunei's royal monuments and mosques amaze with their dizzying display of opulence, write Jim Eagles.
India: Death on the banks of the Ganges
Mauricio and Charlotte visit Varanasi, where bodies are routinely cremated on the banks of the Ganges River.
Singapore: Getting high in the nicest possible way
At 282m, Altitude Bar is the highest point on Singapore island and the world's highest open-air bar.
Brightly adorned in India
The rich colours of Indian clothing make the streets a sight to behold.
China: Beijing's Forbidden City
This ancient refuge of China's monarchs - which got its name because ordinary people were forbidden to enter its huge, glittering gates - is now the preserve of those ordinary people.
Beijing: Rabble drawn to refuge of royalty
Jim Eagles joins throngs of Chinese for a peek into the Forbidden City.
Don't miss: Galle Literary Festival
An intimate, relaxed affair set in the atmospheric surroundings of the Unesco World Heritage-listed Galle Fort.
Aung San Suu Kyi: From prisoner of the State to Prime Minister?
The party of Myanmar's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has decided to contest upcoming by-elections.
Turkey: Magical Cappadocia
Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.
Brad Pitt says he plans to quit acting at 50
Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he plans to quit acting in three years at the age of 50, and wants to do more work behind the camera.
China: Moon lake an otherworldly desert delight
For millennia, hardy travellers have relied on a surreal oasis in the dunes, says Jim Eagles.
Crescent Moon Lake, China
An unlikely oasis in the dunes continues to be a salvation for weary travellers.