Thailand

From market to mega mall

In Bangkok, Leisa Tyler puts vintage clothing, emerging designers and luxurious trinkets on her shopping list.

Duty free

Little cheer in a liquor minefield

Jane E. Fraser Negotiating the plethora of rules around carry-on liquids can leave a traveller in need of a drink.

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South-East Asia

Hot to shop: Singapore

Belinda Jackson visits the only shopping mall admitted to the UN ... or so the joke goes.

Malaysia

Hot to shop: Kuala Lumpur

Smell the fakes, snap up the bargains then advance to genuine designer talent, writes Belinda Jackson.

The Philippines

Hot to shop: Manila

It's hot, it's steamy ... just the weather to spend in an airconditioned super-mall that is this shop-mad city's specialty, writes Belinda Jackson.

The Philippines

Asia's surprising shopping capital

It's little known in the West that three of the world's 10 largest malls can be found in the Philippines.

Thailand

Street smart: Silom Road, Bangkok

KRISTIE KELLAHAN Hop in a cab to Silom Road and discover one of the most colourful arteries of the Thai capital.

Malaysia

Street smart: Jalan Bukit Bintang, Malaysia

KRISTIE KELLAHAN In A city where locals think nothing of hailing a taxi for a two-block trip, you'll mark yourself out as a visitor by walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang. It's worth it, though.

Thailand

Shopping in the express aisle

Steve Williams gets closer than he'd like to a commuter train sharing the tracks with a local market.

Vietnam

Market forces clear streets in Vietnam

Supermarkets are replacing Vietnam's traditional markets and hawkers, writes Sarah O'Bryan.

Malaysia

The new Asian capital of cool?

Warwick Stanley discovers why Australians are flocking to Malaysia's capital.

Manila

Take a walk in Imelda's shoes

The Philippines capital is fast becoming a global centre of style. Debbie Hunter goes shopping.

Vietnam

On a silk road

Paul Willis threads his way through Asia and falls for the tailor-made clothing and handmade goods.

Indonesia

Welcome to Pirate DVD Heaven

There's a very special place in Jakarta, known to pretty much everyone - except, it seems, the city's police. Adam Gartrell heads there.

Singapore

Singapore at a bargain basement price

Cheapskate Richard Tulloch stays in the Katong district at a bargain basement price.

Bangkok

From low-rent to labels

Belinda Jackson finds no time for second thoughts on the busy streets of the Thai capital.