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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.

India: Heat and colour
Liz Light indulges in plenty of colour and bling to blend in on Indian streets.

Japan: Where to stay in Tokyo
Towering over fashionable Nihonbashi, the Mandarin Oriental rises like a great glass tree.

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.

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.

Greece and Turkey: Economic woes forgotten
The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

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

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