South Asia
Weird foods
Sex on a plate served up in Asia
Holding aloft a half-metre long horse penis, chef Xiao Shan confidently declares it "the most delicious" of the ingredients in a Chinese hotpot of male genitalia, one of many supposed Asian remedies...
India
Belly of the beast: the country that will change you
It can appal and sicken, literally. But for most who visit it India can cast a lifetime spell, writes Ben Stubbs.
Islands
How the rich holiday: private islands for rent
No need for a 'do not disturb' sign at these havens, writes Michael Gebicki.
Sri Lanka
Trunk calls
Jane Reddy Jane Reddy and family return to Sri Lanka in search of elephants and adventure.
Photo galleries
The tear-drop island
Take a look at some of the attractions of Sri Lanka, named the No.1 destination in the world for 2013 by Lonely Planet.
Cow festival in Nepal
Members of Nepal's Newar Comunity celebrate the Cow Festival in memory of their family members who died the preceding year, believing that the cow will guide them in their journey to heaven.
Travellers Tips
Tips
Why women travellers should not avoid India
Ute Junker There's no need for solo females to avoid India, if they travel smart, writes Ute Junker.
Tripologist: Hit the road in Sri Lanka
Tripologist Find the 'fun stuff' in Sri Lanka, beat the airport blues and avoid overkill in Alaska.
