Sri Lankans revere and celebrate their tumultuous history. As Chris Pritchard learned, they like visitors to enjoy it, too.

Kevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...

Singapore's cocktail bars are hip and their mixologists savvy, writes Paul Harper.

In Bali's hip spot, Katie Furze is torn between watching surfers and protecting her offspring from the local primates.

When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.

KFC owner Yum Brands has taken a major hit in China after reports one of its meat suppliers had sold expired meat.

Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.

Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

Fonterra has confirmed Sri Lankan officials have suspended the sale of some Anchor milk powder, amid concerns it has made children sick.

Japan's famous train turns 50 this month but it's still streaks ahead of its class. Joanna Symons joins the birthday party.

Eastern Turkey is a whole new journey. By Brett Atkinson.

In Turkey, those who do not want to remember the past are choosing to concrete over it, writes Ewan McDonald.

A man who imported child pornography in his luggage said watching it made him "a better person".

A haven of traditional culture, Ubud is an hour's drive but a world away from the bustle of Kuta, writes Tamara McLean.

The centre of Hokkaido delivers family-friendly service and plenty of snow, finds Kelly Lynch.

Christiane Oelrich visits the world's largest aquarium, on Singapore's Sentosa island.

Graham Reid kicks back with those who have kicked the bucket.

Not content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.

Fonterra chief financial officer Lukas Paravicini said the cooperative continued to enjoy a solid balance sheet position, despite a credit rating downgrade by S&P.

A new walking route shows Aaron Millar another side of the country that tourists seldom see.

When a Sri Lankan watering hole touts its beer as strong, it is, finds Alex Robertson.

Power of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.

After China's loosening of its one-child policy, living costs are deterring couples from having more than one child.

With 600 courses nationwide, golf's a growing sport in China. Daniel Richardson tees off.

MGM Resorts has scouted the world's biggest fish market as a potential site for the casino resort it wants to build in Japan.