Turkey's Aegean coast, is home to a wealth of antiquities, architecture and art with few parallels in the Mediterranean.

Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka's eight Unesco-listed World Heritage Sites and is for me, its most spectacular monument, an absolutely vital part of any visit to this country.

This imposing rock fortress in central Sri Lanka is a Unesco World Heritage Site with a fascinating history and breathtaking views. Built by Sri Lanka's King Kassapa in the 5th Century, the palace atop the 200 metre outcrop was ingeniously situated to repel attack attempts by the king's younger half brother and rightful heir to the throne, Mogallana.

Nicholas Jones enters a weird world of dress-ups.

Charlotte Whale and Mauricio Olmedo-Perez brave a malaria hot-spot and relish some first-class travel.

Air New Zealand is seeking to add twice-weekly flights to Bali to its international service.

From the earliest days of settlement, this hill - originally known as Bukit Larangan or Forbidden Hill because it was reserved for royalty - was the seat of power.

An ancient seat of power still presides over Singapore, finds Jim Eagles.

What makes Kandalama special is that on its shores is an extraordinary hotel that has won awards for its environmental policies and practices.

The author of the hugely-popular 1,000 Places To See Before You Die reveals her absolute favourite travel destinations.

Even if you're not a shopper, Singapore might prove to be your downfall, writes Jill Worrall.

Haley McCrystal touches base in the 'Land of Gods'.

Lauraine Jacobs eats and drinks her way around Sri Lanka.

Kiwi journalists Mauricio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.

If you feel you've "done" Singapore in the past, it might be worth considering a return visit.

The Wuzhou Mountains near the city of Datong, west of Beijing, are home to the Yungang Grottoes, a Unesco World Heritage site featuring more than 50,000 ancient clay Buddhas.

Jacqueline Smith journeys beyond Beijing's drab outskirts to admire a vast gallery of Buddhas.