Simon Usborne takes a two-day tour around Malaysia's crowded and vibrant capital.

Reflecting its location, this 19th-century apartment marries Ottoman heritage with modern flourishes, writes Arifa Akbar.

Set on the third floor of a 19th century building overlooking the Bosphorus, this spacious apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people in its three bedrooms.

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As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Jill Worrall encounters Bhutan's affable young king and queen.

Meg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.

This striking display of 'Supertrees' is part of a new development by the Singapore National Parks Board.

Archery is the national sport in Bhutan and it's practised obsessively in every corner of the tiny Himalayan kingdom.

Jill Worrall heads to an archery display in Bhutan's isolated Probjika Valley.

Senses are assaulted at every turn on a tour of India's Golden Triangle, writes Catherine Masters.

You'll find all sorts of creatures at this market, writes Nicholas Jones.

No one can resist the spell of the magnificent Taj Mahal, writes Catherine Masters.