West Asia Island Adventures

Boasting an incredible fusion of old world and modern charm, Bahrain and Turkey are home to some of the most underrated islands anywhere in the world

Bon Festival Celebrate The Dead

The Japanese pay their respects to the dead in a three-day-long celebration of food, music and age-old performances.

Rolex Perpetual Planet Partner Mission Blue Announces New Hope Spot

For legendary oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle, Founder of marine conservation organization Mission Blue, “the Azores Archipelago is a magnet for life. It really is a magical place. Launching the Azores as a Hope Spot is so logical – just ask the whales.”

PHOTO ESSAY Impressions from the DPRK

I believe my desire to visit twice in 2019 the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is well summarised by the quote of Japanese Magnum photographer Hiroji Kubota: “Study the works of the greatest photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Andre Kertesz.

The Philippines - The Painted Ones

The Philippines has always been a kaleidoscope of awe-inspiring colours and cultures, but when the origins of the country’s artistic inclinations are traced back to its roots, the saliency of its lengthy history of the venerated art of tribal tattoos cannot be underestimated.

Myanmar - The Spider Women

Intricate face tattooing may be a painful thought to some, but to these indigenous “spider women” of Myanmar’s Chin state, they are an important symbol of beauty and bravery.

The Cham Silk-Weavers of Bangkok

Colourful silk fibres ready to be woven into cloth

Malaysia - From The Ashes Of A Dying Art

Mention The Words “tattoo” and “Borneo” in the same sentence and chances are that body art enthusiasts will think of the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Rolex Awards For Enterprise

Rolex has announced the five pioneers who have earned the title of Laureate of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise for their bold, visionary projects that have the potential to help reinvent the future.

Philippines - The Tattooed Fire Mummies

KNOWN BY A host of different names – the Kabayan Mummies, the Ibaloi Mummies or the Benguet Mummies – the Fire Mummies of the Philippines, resting beneath the mountain slopes of Kabayan, are some of the most fascinating mummified remains in the world. Kabayan is one of the municipalities of the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Region of northern Luzon and was home to the Ibaloi, a dominant ethno-linguistic group. Like many tribes in the Cordillera region, the Ibaloi were prolific practitioners of tattooing.

Conquer The Highest Mountain In Malaysia

NOTHING BEATS the exhilaration of standing on Malaysia’s highest summit. Situated in the Crocker Mountain Range in Sabah, Mount Kinabalu’s summit, Low’s Peak, is a staggering 4,095 metres (13,435 feet) above sea level, making it the 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence.

The Underbelly Of Japanese Art

Every day, hordes of smartly dressed men and women crowd the streets and subways of Japan, moving with hypnotising synchrony.

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The National Geographic And Rolex Perpetual Planet Tupungato Volcano Expedition

Through its Perpetual Planet initiative Rolex has supported an expedition to install a weather station on one of the highest mountains in South America to help build climate change science on vulnerable water towers.

Malaysia - Melting Pot Of Cultures

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, with its urban and rural divisions reinforced by the ethnic diversity that is so prominent in the country’s history

Thailand - The Land of Smiles

Dubbed the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is one of Asia’s, and the world’s, biggest tourist destinations, and is brimming with history and tradition.

Philippines - The Ultimate Beach Destination

Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this island country is an archipelago consisting of some 7,000 islands and islets lying just 800 kilometres off the coast of Vietnam.

Vietnam - Long And Narrow Nation That Is Shaped Like The Letter “S”.

Occupying the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a long and narrow nation that is shaped like the letter “S”.

Cambodia - Intoxicating Blend Of Natural Beauty And Rich Culture

A popular destination amongst backpackers, Cambodia offers visitors an intoxicating blend of natural beauty and rich culture.

Welcome To incredible India!

Welcome to incredible India – a country occupying the greater part of South Asia and the second-most populous country in the world after China.

Indonesia - One Of The Most Visited And Most Exciting Countries

Made up of a whopping 17,800 islands, Indonesia is one of the most visited and most exciting countries to explore in Southeast Asia.

Myanmar - Mergui Archipelago, The Salone (Moken) People

A British colony for six decades before World War II, Myanmar gained its independence shortly after but endured 50 years of military rule from the early 1960s.

Maldives- The Perfect Island Getaway

Synonymous with luxury travel, the Maldives is everything you think of when you look for that perfect island getaway.

Singapore - Little Red Dot

Famously known as the “Little Red Dot”, Singapore is located at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula and is Southeast Asia’s most modern city. Located just 137 kilometres from the equator, the country is home to over five million people who live on just 710 square kilometres of land.

The Fabled Realm Of Suvarnabhumi

Cloaked in mystery for centuries, Suvarnabhumi has been the subject of much debate among scholars and historians alike ...

Discovering The Wrecks Of The Philippines

The Philippines is one of the largest archipelagos in the world. With more than 7,600 islands, the country is a diver’s playground, catering to divers of all skill levels. It is also home to some of the most exciting wrecks, some of which can even be dived by beginners. Join us as we reveal the mysteries of three of the country’s best wreck dive sites.

The Future Of Metals

Today, metals are found in our most sophisticated technological innovations and have become essential elements in maintaining our high-tech way of life

Metal Revolution: The Eight Metals That Shaped Society

The discovery of metals revolutionised civilisations. Making up around 25 percent of Earth’s crust, they have shaped the way we live and governed our development and progress as a society

The Battle For Earth's Rare Metals

We’ve come a long way since our ancestors discovered copper and fashioned the first rudimentary metal objects. In recent decades, we have put the rarest metallic chemical elements to use in the most exotic applications, from smartphones to fighter jets. These abundant but highly dispersed, difficult-to-extract metals – the rare-earth elements – have become one of Asia-Pacific’s most important strategic resources.

Staying Tough: The Metal Element

Valued for their strength, durability, versatility and electrical conductivity, metals make up an important part of our society. The material of protective shields and the sharpest of swords, metal represents solidity, strength, persistence but also rigidity. Yet unbeknown to many, metals are intricately entwined within our bodies and more than just being the material of products, metal is the element of life.