Northeast Asia
Hong Kong
The ideal rainy-day walk
Craig Platt The jungle is thick, the dirt track muddy and the heat and humidity stifling.
Hong Kong
In a world of flavour
Leisa Tyler samples salmon ceviche, lily bulb veloute and rare whiskies as fresh places race to open in Asia's world city.
Cruising
Jeeves of the seas
Sally Macmillan The worldwide popularity of the TV drama Downton Abbey has apparently caused a rise in demand for butlers in the style of Mr Carson.
Hong Kong
Risking the world's greatest dumpling
Craig Platt Dining at the world's only hotel that's home to not one, but two three-Michelin-star restaurants.
Special features
Japan
Cool, bold and exclusive
Shopping in Tokyo is not just retail therapy, it's a feast for the senses through displays of cutting-edge art and design, writes Misha Janette.
Photo galleries
Barbie Cafe opens in Taipei
With hot pink sofas, high heel-shaped tables and chairs decorated with tutus, the first Barbie-themed restaurant has opened in Taiwan, catering to fans of the iconic doll.
Photos
Ice magic in China
Fireworks illuminate ice castles and sculptures of fairytale characters at the opening ceremony of the 14th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in north-east China's Heilongjiang province.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Battle to get duty-free bottles on board
Tripologist When boarding our plane in Singapore, our two litres of alcohol were confiscated. Can you please tell me what the story is with duty-free?
Tripologist
How the boys can live the high life in Japan
Tripologist My husband and 10-year-old son are travelling to Japan. They wish to climb Mount Fuji. Do you have any advice on the Mount Fuji climb?
