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Tajikistan. Credit: World Expeditions
Sign up for these trekking trips through Iran, North Korea and even Tajikistan
Head to the roads less traveled on these treks.
Wonderfuit
Thailand's version of Coachella is back with a stellar lineup
The four-day festival not only has music, but markets and farm-to-table dining, too.
Sister Srey Cafe, Siem Reap
The cool side of Siem Reap
How to squeeze in both the hip and the historical in a short weekend visit to Cambodia’s UNESCO-listed heritage heartland. 
Outrigger Konotta Maldives
6 hot new Asian hotels to check out for your next holiday
Beach villas in the Maldives, hiking in Tibet, city slicking in Bangkok—need we say more? Most have introductory rates.
GrabBike
Grab Bike motorcycle taxi service launches in Bangkok
Whiz through the city on bikes.
Sens Hotel & Spa
Ubud's new boutique hotel has rooms for under $90
And it's located close to the sacred Monkey Forest.
Escape Khao Yai
Two hours from Bangkok, leafy Khao Yai has sexy new villas
And each villa comes with a sunken, heated pool. 
Hupao in Hangzhou. Credit: Sh1019
You can now fly to Hangzhou on Scoot
The long-haul budget carrier will be flying to Hangzhou come October
East Coastal Taiwan
Why Taiwan is the perfect cycling holiday destination
Known as one of the most bicycle-friendly destinations in the world, Taiwan’s eastern coast is full of scenic routes, suitable for both advanced cyclists and interested beginners. 
Beijing
Online travel agency Ctrip may make travel bookings a breeze
And the agency specializes in bookings for China
Noma
The world's best restaurant heads to Sydney
And it's probably cheaper than a flight to Copenhagen.
3 top destinations to beat Thailand's rainy season
It's rainy season in Singapore's favorite regional getaway. But not to worry: there are plenty of places to beat the monsoon.
Zouk KL - Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur's Zouk moves locations with a killer goodbye party this weekend
Just in case you're hankering for a weekend getaway.
Plumeria
Check out this affordable, new boutique hotel on a remote Maldivian atoll
Packages start at $109 and include all meals.
15 Asian festivals, concerts and sports events worth traveling for this July-September
Plan your next trip with our handy regional calendar.
Angsana Bintan
Bintan's Angsana is doing fancy seafood dinners on a kelong
Plus, it's only an hour away.
Hong Island
5 must-visit islands in Thailand*
From seaside activities to some seriously wild parties, Thailand's southern islands have lots to offer.
U Koh Madsum Samui
Koh Madsum, Samui's sister island, has a nice deal on tented villas
It's got the same amazing beaches, minus the crazy full moon parties.
Esala Perahera
Do the Esala Perahera festival in style in Kandy
Discover one of the largest Buddhist festivals in the world.
World Expeditions
Go on an adventure trek and do good in Nepal
There's a new trekking tour in Nepal and it's got a charity aspect, too.
The Norden Camp
There's a new semi-luxe camp in northwest China
Stay along a meandering river, among hares, foxes and gazelles. 
Thai Airways' special in-flight meals
Thai Airways is serving food by San Pellegrino-lauded Bo.lan
Flying just got tastier, thanks to a new in-flight special.