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In pictures: the faces and sights onboard the Yangon circular train

By Jo Lane Sun, May 12, 2013 4:14AM UTC

Trundling around on Yangon’s circular train is a great way to take in the sights, sounds, smells and people of the city. While somewhat of a snail’s pace it provides a great patchwork experience of all aspects of life in Yangon from the crush and hurry of the inner city

Cool pools: Unusual places in Asia to take a dip

By Jo Lane Fri, May 03, 2013 1:33PM UTC

SEASIDE, sky high, panoramic, scary and with vanishing edges, waves or volcanoes… there’s plenty of reasons these swimming pools made this list. Pack your swimming costume for this pool ride around Asia. Cantilever Indoor Swimming Pool, Shanghai If you’ve got enough pluck to brave this indoor pool, you can enjoy

Bali rape highlights ongoing threat to female travelers in Asia

By Casey Hynes Thu, May 02, 2013 1:51PM UTC

Bali is often thought of as a paradise on earth, but for one Australian woman, that oasis turned into a dark hell earlier this week. The woman was attacked and raped at knifepoint in the villa where she was staying with family. This horror is a female traveler’s nightmare, and

10 unique Asian beverages

By Asian Correspondent Sun, Apr 28, 2013 6:14PM UTC

For a real experience of Asia get your mouth and tastebuds around some of these beverages from across the region. With sake, butter tea, coconut juice and local whiskeys on offer, imbibing on the local plonk is one way of getting in touch with culture, experimenting with new flavours and

Is tourism the most destructive enterprise?

By Asia Sentinel Sun, Apr 28, 2013 11:38AM UTC

Tourism explodes with globalization, enriching lives but destroying nature and culture writes Elizabeth Becker, YaleGlobal for Asia Sentinel. The world has serious concerns over fiscal crises, security crises and environmental crises including climate change. And then there are vacations. Yes, vacations – the getaways when we can put aside lofty