Jim Eagles visits strife-torn Kyrgyzstan and finds stunning scenery, friendly nomads and plenty of fermented mares' milk

Sleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.

New Zealand defence personnel and a Television New Zealand film crew in Afghanistan were involved in a bomb scare while on bomb disposal patrol.

Sholto Byrnes experiences Malaysian hospitality, from its coral reefs to cosmopolitan cities.

Artistic director Karen Grylls should be justifiably proud of the diversity and range of music that her 46-strong choir will be singing.

Global celebrations of Jackson's brilliant but troubled life kicked off with the unveiling of a memorial in London yesterday.

An encounter with a corrupt border guard almost sees the 51st Traverse team stranded in no man's land.

There are calls for UN peacekeeping forces to intervene as violence between the majority Kyrgyz population and Uzbeks intensifies.

Despite warnings of bandits, corrupt police and endless forests, the 51st Traverse team make good progress through Russia.

The central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan is in chaos again after bloody riots.

The temples at Ayutthaya - one of UNESCO's world heritage sites - offer a treasured glimpse into Thailand's glorious past.

Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd banning NZ activist Pete Bethune has caused bemusement in Japan ahead of his last day of trial in Tokyo today.

Tokyo rivals Paris as a epicurean paradise so expect more than sushi, says Karyn Scherer.

Up until now I have never managed to be in Bangkok when the Chatuchak Weekend Market is in full swing.

Sea Shepherd banned Kiwi anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune from future protests in an effort to help him avoid jail time.

Pete Bethune is axed from future Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protests for having a bow and arrows on board the sunken Ady Gil.