Mysteriously alluring Shanghai is fast becoming one of the world's most exciting cities.

On a thrilling river cruise, Jim Eagles enjoys watching the evening rituals of Borneo's cheeky, tree-dwelling locals.

Dona Aida de Jesus is 96 years old and one of the last custodians of a dying language.

The Thai border town of Mae Sot offers a tantalising glimpse into Burma, writes Simon Scott.

Lauraine Jacobs heads to Bon Ton, the tiny resort on the island of Langkawi that's a favourite of Rick Stein.

An eye-catching Malaysian resort mixes pleasure and responsibility, finds P.K. Stowers.

In Hanoi, Brett Atkinson is struck by the incongruity of Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum.