Riding the rails: Malaysia rediscovers allure of train travel
Neglected for a time in favour of planes and cars, Malaysia’s trains are enjoying a quiet resurgence – drawing not only commuters heading to work, but also adventurers and…
Cambodia’s Chorm Temple: From ruin to revival, restoration efforts near completion
Chorm Temple, a small yet notable sandstone structure dating back to the early 12th century, had been in a deteriorated state for years.
Young Vietnamese farmer returns home from living, studying abroad to build sustainable community farm
The Hygge Farm, a small farm about 30km from Hoi An ancient town, has become a popular destination for international volunteers and young families looking for authentic…
Diving into the mysteries of hit Chinese animation
Based on an online fantasy that drew millions of readers, "Lord of Mysteries" ran its first season on the Chinese online video platform Tencent Video from June to August and on…
Mahjong boom comes for Japanese school kids, as game sheds its gambling image
The mahjong craze has been fueled by the game’s portrayal in manga and anime, as well as by a belief that playing can make one smarter.
Keeping traditional Malay sport ‘gasing pangkah’ in motion
While casual gasing games (such as gasing piring, gasing bawang and gasing jantung) value endurance, gasing pangkah relies on skill, power and precision. The goal is to strike…
Female bikers in Pakistan’s Lahore push for space on the road
Often in traditional shalwar kameez and carrying backpacks, female motorcyclists ride alongside men in residential neighborhoods and around university campuses. This surge is a…
Songs, classic Chinese poetry and painting inspire a renowned former teacher’s comic
The Last Rose of Summer, a soothing piece inspired by the namesake poem of Irish poet Thomas Moore, is played in rotation.
In the Philippines, grated coconut makes good dialogue, literally and figuratively
If you’re in Muslim Town for the first time, you can’t go wrong with spicy savories, like beef randang, veggie murtabak, and chicken or (seafood) piaparan, whose spice levels…
Mountains, yaks, and endless skies: Dutch tourists’ impressions of Mongolia
After three weeks spent exploring Mongolia, a 'long-time dream' of theirs, Harrold Mertens and Carolien Molenaar share their impressions.