Karen MacRae

I have to confess, my mind immediately slips into vacation mode at the mere utterance of the word 'Bali'. While that oh-so-famous tripartite ...

Travelling to Bhutan, the land of the thunder dragon, is one of the most culturally fascinating things you will ever do in your life. This little ...

The widespread reach of India’s cultural influence has flourished since the ancient origins of the Indus River Valley civilization, which flourished ...

The religious and cultural heartbeat of India can be found in Varanasi, the most sacred city for Hindus, and the oldest living city in the world, ...

If you are fortunate enough to make your way to Bhutan, a largely Buddhist country (although some Hinduism is practiced), it's worth getting ...

So you've made it to India's capital city...home to over 26 million people! The world's second largest urban area, negotiating the streets (either ...

Myanmar: a deeply spiritual and captivating country, it's a place that leaves an everlasting impression on those who visit. This former British ...

Cookbook author Naomi Duguid dishes about the culinary offerings of Southeast Asia, the unique treat that is Thai tea and the best way to immerse yourself in Chiang ...

The best hotels in Bali rival the region's (spectacularly breathtaking) views. Here, we've rounded up a few of our favourites. ...

Set against the backdrop of sacred mountains, monasteries, temples and breathtaking views, this isolated kingdom is perhaps best known for its official policy of Gross National ...

From a trading post for the Dutch East India company to a lush and vibrant film set for the likes of Julia Roberts, Bali has had many incarnations throughout the centuries—and welcomed visitors from all corners of the ...

Let's start with the obvious caveat: Hinduism is so vast that it's virtually impossible to explain in a few ...

First inhabited around 2000 BC, Bali's cultural roots run deep. We've rounded up a few key things to know about the culture of "The Island of the Gods." ...

India is one of the world's most interesting countries, but also one of the most unsanitary. Avoid sickness with these tips from our expert Trip ...

Replete with waterfalls, rice paddies, hot springs and delicious local cuisine, Bali is the perfect place to slow ...

It's hard to go hungry while walking the streets of Yangon or Mandalay. Assuming you don't mind fish soup, that ...

If you're going to get in deep and up close, you'll need to learn how to do as the locals do. ...

Derived from the from the words rana (“warrior”) and raja (“ruler”), Maharana is the title granted to the proudest and bravest of the Rajputs, the ...

In this ongoing series, we help you get in deep and up close on your holiday in India—without frying your cell phone or bringing the wrong ...

Trip Designer and Slow Road columnist Tyler Dillon provides a B&R-inspired guide to Bangkok. ...

Trip Designer Tyler Dillon answers some essential questions on a magical place close to his heart: ...

Down south on the shores of the Arabian Sea lies a different kind of India, a lush green playground of rivers and lakes that’s as low-key and calming as its northern neighbours are fast-paced and ...