China: Shanghai by bike
Duncan Gillies saddles up for a surprisingly pleasant ride in a very busy city.
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Bar/fly: India's Palace on Wheels
The "Palace on Wheels" is an extravagant week you won't forget, writes Kevin Pilley.
India: Drama is everywhere
Indian Ink Theatre's Jacob Rajan returns to Southern India and is thrilled by his company's historic first.
John Armstrong: Whale tale not all over yet
Much hangs on whether the Japanese Government sides with its future-focused Foreign Ministry or its inwards-looking pro-whaling fisheries agency, writes John Armstrong.
Myanmar: Temples for the tempting
Comparisons to Cambodia's tourist sites are unavoidable, writes Tim Roxborogh.
Flight MH370: Debris seen
A Thai satellite has detected about 300 objects floating in the Indian Ocean near the search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner.
Journey to ancient Japan
Ian D. Robinson dresses in traditional clothes to watch equally traditional Japanese theatre.
Helen van Berkel: I predict no riot
"Rule No 1," the Travel Editor said: "Don't get killed." Helen van Berkel looked for angry mobs in Bangkok and found only scenes of calm.
Myanmar: Reminisce on the river
Myanmar's countryside hosts a lifestyle that has scarcely changed over centuries, Angela Lock discovers.
John Armstrong: 'Cane toad' may get another chance to 'spit acid'
John Armstrong asks, "Whatever your opinion of Judith Collins, she has chutzpah in abundance. Or is it foolhardiness masquerading as chutzpah?"
India: A feast for all the senses
You don't have to be able to see to enjoy India's magic, writes Fraser Alexander.
Malaysia: Shopping - fake and fabulous
Kate Shuttleworth gets a bargain, or several, on a Kuala Lumpur spree.
Flight 370: Many questions, few answers
For Malaysia Airlines, every hour counts as it deals with the loss of flight MH370 with 227 passengers and 12 crew on-board.
Borneo: Once were warriors
Peace reigns among the tribes but it wasn't always that way, writes Diana Balham.
Borneo: In the forest, Mum knows best
Endangered orang-utans relearn how to live in the wild, writes Diana Balham.
Hong Kong: Silence beyond the skyscrapers
Brendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.
Vietnam: Hands-on adventure
Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.
Giant squid seen as an 'omen'
An increase in the number of giant squid being caught along the Sea of Japan coast is leading fisherman to fear it may be some kind of omen.
Bali: Give me this simple life
Fun, sun and ocean diving away from Bali's noise and bustle proves to be a tonic for Diana Dobson's family.
Let there be light
For the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.
Two bites at Valentine's Day
When Anthony Marter met Susan Zhu, not only did he find a wife but also a reason to be celebrating Valentine's Day twice in the year.
China: Beijing's better by bike
The sprawl of this ancient city lends itself well to cycling, writes Anthony Doesburg.
Malaysia: Cultures shape Melaka
The city of Melaka, on Malaysia's peninsula, is home to a vibrant multicultural society, writes Sophie Barclay.