As if to prove there is more to Auckland 2011 than rugby, there is an Arts Festival just around the corner, therefore, the time has come to study the programme, to sort through the pick 'n' mix box of yummy cultural chocolates on offer.
Keen hawkers scale China's enormous landmark daily, writes Duncan Gillies.
Even half an hour in Kolkata's Malik Ghat flower market is sufficient to overwhelm the senses, writes Jill Worrall.
With just 16 hours in South Korea's capital, adventure writer Ian D. Robinson plays tourist.
Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the Herald about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference
Michele Hewitson visits Japan's ancient city of temples to experience the culture, meet the geishas and eat the fish.
With its roots in China, a new movement is sweeping the planet to discourage diners from going disposable.
Chinese authorities are to travel to NZ to gather evidence on the murder of a taxi driver in Auckland.
China's exploding wealth has created a culture of secret mistresses and second wives.