Oscar Quine eats ekiben on a Japanese bullet train.

Lucy Casley spends the night in a Deluxe cabin on a boat cruise in Vietnam's Halong Bay.

Readers share their tips and memories with Eli Orzessek.

Think of Japan, and often the image that comes to mind is a futuristic one.

Lucy Casley shares her guide to making the most of Hanoi's many treasures.

Thai wine importer JW Sam shares his top picks for what to see and do on tropical Borneo.

A World Heritage site gives plenty of reasons to ponder its existence, writes Owen Young.

Some say North Korea is a hot new travel destination - but is it really safe to visit?

Deborah Dickson Smith finds Bali's undiscovered north.

Warriors star Shaun Johnson returned to his roots, and took a documentary crew along for the ride.

Label has saved Luang Prabang's buildings but killed its soul, writes Denis D. Gray.

In Tokyo's crowds, Winston Aldworth, finds the small things matter a great deal.

Shaun Johnson: Across the Mekong screens on Sky Sport 2, on Monday February 27, at 8.30pm. For the full story, see this week's Sunday Travel magazine in the Herald on Sunday.

Xenia Taliotis checks into a rainforest hotel on a Bay of Bengal island.

Ancient water town conjures up a dreamlike vision of purity and simplicity, says Paul Rush.

Rod Pascoe stays at the Park Hyatt on Hainan Island, China.

In Vietnam, Eli Orzessek finds friends to help him navigate a new country.

Every breath you take reminds you you're in Beijing, writes Jacqueline Smith.

China fell in love with the 1997 blockbuster movie about the doomed ocean liner.

Eli Orzessek suggests caution around the border from Myanmar into Thailand.

With the face of Ataturk looking down on him, Michael McHugh explores the past glories of Ephesus.

Eli Orzessek makes a pilgrimage to the Batu Caves and then retreats to the sanctity of the mall.

Jump aboard a Vespa to see the 'real' Cambodia, writes Max Wooldridge.

It pays to be aware of cultural customs and sensitivities to avoid giving offence in foreign countries, writes Paul Rush.

Fewer people have seen inside this incredible place than have reached Everest's summit.

Find a fisherman to drop you off at a secluded beach, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.

India's Hampi offers a visual wealth and allure few can resist, writes Tim Roxborogh.

This city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

Taiwanese festivals are a dazzling frenzy of colour and noise, finds Justine Tyerman.