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Punakha dzong

The land of happiness that few tourists ever visit

Want to lose the crowds on your next holiday? Tourists are still something of a novelty in Bhutan, the country that invented Gross National Happiness.

  • by Trudi Jenkins
Part of the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Nine must-do highlights of Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy is in Sri Lanka’s central province, surrounded by mountains and their tea plantations and host to many sacred Buddhist sites.

  • by Julia D’Orazio
Hotel pool and villas surrounding it.
★★★★
Hotel reviews

This Hilton is on the edge of a huge, animal-filled national park

A thoughtful, sustainability focused resort which does its best to live harmoniously with its environment.

  • by Keith Austin
SriLankan A330 business class.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings

While the entertainment offerings and bar menu fall short, this business class has other highlights.

  • by Julie Miller
Sunrise at Angkor Wat.

Best travel experiences of 2023: Asia

Leopard-spotting in India, riding horses on the beach in Indonesia, doing very little in Bali, these are the moments of Asia.

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Milaidhoo Island, Maldives.

Milaidhoo Island, Maldives: The honeymoon destination that's also perfect for a solo traveller

Holidaying alone in a luxury overwater villa has its upsides.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
Ancient Varanasi and the Ganges river ghat.

Incredible India: An essential guide for first-time visitors

It's breathtaking, beautiful and challenging. Incredible India still manages to change those who visit. Here is our beginner's guide.

  • by Gill Charlton and Anthony Dennis
An overwater bungalow at Milaidhoo Maldives starts from $A2600 a night.

I paid nearly $20,000 to stay at a luxury resort. Here’s what I learnt

You've seen the shots on Instagram, but is it really worth forking out thousands of dollars to stay in a Maldives overwater bungalow?

  • by Bianca O'Neill
A Negombo Lagoon boat ride will show you birds, mangroves, small fishing villages and outrigger fishing boats.

An expert expat tips for Negombo, Sri Lanka

My comfort food in Sri Lanka is kottu roti, which is chopped roti fried with spices, vegetables and chicken or meat with a spicy sauce

  • by Belinda Jackson
Delhi can be overwhelming for first-time visitors to India.

Delhi travel guide and things to do: Why everyone should visit this chaotic, full-on city

Delhi is packed with world-class wonders. Just don't make it your introduction to India.

  • by Michael Gebicki