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.

Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.

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.

Fun, sun and ocean diving away from Bali's noise and bustle proves to be a tonic for Diana Dobson's family.

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.

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.

The sprawl of this ancient city lends itself well to cycling, writes Anthony Doesburg.

The city of Melaka, on Malaysia's peninsula, is home to a vibrant multicultural society, writes Sophie Barclay.

The minister who will decide whether Schapelle Corby will be released on parole from a Bali prison says the Australian will get no special treatment.

Indonesia's justice minister has announced he hopes to sign parole documents for Schapelle Corby within three days.

On foot around Hong Kong, Winston Aldworth finds a vibrant city where history flies by.

India's top court has rejected a plea filed by the government and activist groups to review its shock ruling that reinstated a colonial-era ban on gay sex.

Television cooking show host Marion Grasby reveals her must-eat Bangkok food spots.

Growing up and having kids needn't stop you backpacking round the world. It just changes the way you do it.

Fonterra has raised 1.25 billion renminbi in its second Chinese currency denominated bond, which it will use to repay debt and expand operations in China.

Washington and Tokyo have been drawn into an unexpected diplomatic spat over the annual slaughter of dolphins in Taiji.

New Zealand aid agencies are poised to respond to a huge tropical cyclone that is bearing down on northern Tonga.

Retired US basketball star Dennis Rodman has apologised for comments he made about an imprisoned US missionary in North Korea during a television interview.

Built as a sanctuary to honour Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing whose trademark snake and staff are the well-known international symbols of modern medicine today, the Asklepion's magnificent ruins are near the present-day Turkish city of Bergama.

Peace descends on a boisterous busload after a trip to an ancient healing centre in Turkey, writes Justine Tyerman.

OceanaGold plans to scale back its operations and is expected to axe more than 100 jobs at the Macraes goldfield in Otago in response to a falling gold price.

Australian author Walter Mason hopes his new book will change the way tourists view a country best known for its horrific recent history.

After decades of self-isolation, this secret country opens up, writes Tim Roxborogh.

There's much more to do in Macau than gamble, writes Brendan Manning.

Diana Plater tries traditional healing in Macau.

Knives are out in a dark room on a stormy Sri Lankan night, writes Alex Robertson.