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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