It's the little things that really matter in Borneo's lush, exotic and life-giving rainforests, writes Jim Eagles.

Myanmar's big city evokes New York and Manchester, finds Brett Atkinson.

Native jungle meets opulent architecture in the tiny state of Brunei on the island of Borneo.

Brunei's royal monuments and mosques amaze with their dizzying display of opulence, write Jim Eagles.

Mauricio and Charlotte visit Varanasi, where bodies are routinely cremated on the banks of the Ganges River.

Money and food make this dynamic city state tick.

Liz Light indulges in plenty of colour and bling to blend in on Indian streets.

Towering over fashionable Nihonbashi, the Mandarin Oriental rises like a great glass tree.

The rich colours of Indian clothing make the streets a sight to behold.

This ancient refuge of China's monarchs - which got its name because ordinary people were forbidden to enter its huge, glittering gates - is now the preserve of those ordinary people.

Jim Eagles joins throngs of Chinese for a peek into the Forbidden City.

An intimate, relaxed affair set in the atmospheric surroundings of the Unesco World Heritage-listed Galle Fort.

The party of Myanmar's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has decided to contest upcoming by-elections.

Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.

Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he plans to quit acting in three years at the age of 50, and wants to do more work behind the camera.