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Eyes Wide Open

Meaningful journeys to dream about—and book for the future

Don't Put A Ring On It

As women make strides in their education and their careers, members of a younger generation would like everyone to stop asking when they are getting married, already

Pocket The Difference

Passionate collectors are bringing centuries-old Chinese-market pocket watches back home

The Woman And The Sea

Female free divers are going to great depths to challenge the limits of human ability, save marine life and return to the source

Defined Beauty

A debut novelist depicts the modern edge of Seoul and the societal pressures faced by young women through the lens of four remarkable characters

Heroes

We salute those in Asia who are leading the fight against the Covid-19 crisis

Beyond Belief

In an industry known for its deep-rooted tradition and craftsmanship, watchmakers are breaking all the rules—and they are only getting started

Leading Man

Beloved at home and in Hollywood, martial arts star Donnie Yen ponders his most important battle yet—the fight to leave the legacy he imagines

Into The Wild

Experimental artists from around Asia have used the sky, sea and shore as their canvas since the 1960s. But as the climate crisis worsens, their art is more urgent—and important— than ever before

Breaking Bread

A deeper look at the emancipation of the dinner roll—and why some restaurants have supplanted the ordinary breadbasket selection with novel, delectable creations

Mixing It Up

The growth of Singapore’s cocktail scene has inspired enthusiastic tipplers to take up bartending at home. Three acclaimed local bars share recipes for drinks with hints of familiar flavours you can make effortlessly.

It's All Good

Despite having seen some dark days, Jane Goodall retains an unshakeable sense of hope. We speak to the celebrated anthropologist about resilience, her forthcoming book and why humans and chimpanzees really aren’t so different after all.

Chain Reaction

On top of taking the Academy Awards by storm earlier this year, Parasite also sparked worldwide interest in, of all things, ram-don—turning a previously little-known Korean dish into an international phenomenon. We take a look at other Asian films that have had unique—and sometimes unintended—impacts on global pop culture

Home And Away

Armchair travelling in style, remote destinations to discover and our round-up of places to dream about now

I'll Have What She's Having

Who influences a wine critic? Our columnist reveals who she trusts in Asia and elsewhere—and shares these experts’ top picks for your cellar

Logging On

Artists from Asia have been involved in internet art from its very beginning. Now, a new generation is taking the movement in new directions—both online and off

Into The Blue

Husband-and-wife team Philip Huang and Chomwan Weeraworawit use traditional Thai craftsmanship and natural indigo dyes to create seductively sustainable clothes. Now they’re ready to introduce their ‘indigo grandmas’ to the world

Return to Paradise

While British author Alex Garland set his cult novel The Beach in Thailand, it was actually El Nido in the Philippines that ignited his imagination. Today, it continues to serve as the ultimate muse for Filipinos, who have transformed the area and surrounding islands into a thriving creative community—and, unlike its fictional counterpart, a blueprint for ecoconscious tourism

The Alchemist

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen uses the latest technology to create poetic collections inspired by everything from the depths of the ocean to the solar system

Pay It Forward

By exchanging ideas with and being mentored by seasoned masters, aspiring artists are poised to achieve greater heights

Would You Ever Give Up Travel?

Facing some hard truths about the environmental impact of her globetrotting lifestyle, an intrepid traveller questions the ethics of wanderlust in the 21st century.

A Sense Of Place

We ponder the inevitable evolution of Singaporean fare through the eyes of three talented young chefs

Future Proof

Soaring temperatures, rising sea levels and contagions are three of the many threats facing Asia’s cities in the coming years—can architects and urban planners help save us from the worst?

A Bright, Green Future

From a bamboo campus without walls in the Balinese jungle to an isolated ranch in rural California, schools that bring students closer to nature are inspiring more and more parents to abandon conventional education models

A Global Meltdown

Filmmaker Craig Leeson put plastic pollution in the spotlight with his documentary A Plastic Ocean. His next film investigates another environmental crisis—the collapse of glaciers.

Bright Solution

La Prairie captures the answer to eliminating eye bags and dark circles with White Caviar Eye Extraordinaire

Fresh Blood

Through his gallery’s newly established c/discoveries initiative, Kevin Cuturi hopes to give aspiring home-grown artists a chance at pursuing a career in the visual arts

Nomad's Land

From witnessing the ancient practice of eagle hunting to traversing the landlocked country’s vast steppes on horseback, Mongolia is the perfect setting for a travel adventure like no other

The New Asia

A new class of innovators and builders will redefine not only how Asia is perceived in the eyes of the world, but also how we see ourselves, by breaking borders, promoting connectivity and rewriting social codes. In these challenging times, their examples of leadership and originality strike a collective note of optimism for a brighter tomorrow. Welcome to the New Asia

Alia Al-Senussi Champions The Embrace Of Diversity

Art patron Alia Al-Senussi champions the embrace of diversity