Having your fortune told by a white java sparrow is the thing to do in Taiwan's capital. Big Luck Master flits out of his cage toward me so I can lean in to whisper in his ear. I feel ridiculous communicating with a white java sparrow this way. But, if I'm to have my fortune told Taipei-style I have to make a feathered friend. We'd been told by Dav...

​ Mirihi Island Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, which offers clear night skies, is inviting guests to enjoy a series of night-time activities that make the most of the stars. This takes in starlit beach cinemas, night-time snorkelling and diving, moonlight sailing, planet gazing and more, guests will have a chance to reconnect to wonder of the unive...

JOHOR lies at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia surrounded by the Straits of Malacca on the west coast, the South China Sea on the east coast and the Straits of Johor separated from Singapore. Johor has a land area of 18,841 sq.km and it is the third largest state of Malaysia with its population of 2.56 million embraces multi- races. Malay ar...

From street food and casual dumplings to gourmet, the capital of Taiwan has it all. Pilgrimage-worthy dumplings, hot-as-hell devil chicken, stinky tofu, elegant Peking duck, lobster in yellow sauce, oyster omelette, fish eggs fried rice, stir-fried cuttlefish, barbecued pork and cool mango ice. Even with just 72-hours in Taipei, my wife Kerry and I...

​ Gili Lankanfushi is a luxury boutique eco resort located in the North Malé Atoll, and a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé. It is an intimate, sustainable island resort with 45 over water villas. Emphasising the connection between the land and sea, glass floor panels offer a view of the corals blooming below and rooftop daybeds can be made up for...

Dari Indera Villas and Spa has opened Villa Dari Indera in the heart of Seminyak. It is geared to those who want to stay in this lively resort town within reach of the islands most fashionable beach. The privately-owned villa is set in spacious and secure grounds, with guests experiencing a traditional Balinese style of 'indoor outdoor' living. The...