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At 1.7 kilometres, Kansai International holds the record for the longest airport terminal in the world.

This charmless airport terminal is the world’s longest (and is slowly sinking)

An architectural and aviation landmark when it opened, Osaka’s Kansai International still measures up, except for one small thing.

  • Kristie Kellahan

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The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival draws millions of visitors each year.

The frozen ‘Ice City’ home to the most likeable people on Earth

Here, winter isn’t just endured: it’s a full-throttle celebration of all things cold, led by a people known for their wicked sense of humour and appetite for a good time.

  • Frank Sweet
Shipshape: The hotel pool.

Luxury hotels don’t come more shipshape than this classy Singapore property

Overlooking Marina Bay, this hotel is an art, architecture and culinary haven.

  • Anthony Dennis
Local dim sum restaurants can be overwhelming for tourists.

The 10 things we’ll never understand about Hong Kong

Holes in buildings, endless luxury handbag shops and overwhelming yum cha joints are just some of the mysteries we grapple with in this fast-paced city.

  • Brian Johnston
Twins fans cheer during the Korean Series Game Five between LG Twins and KT Wiz at Jamsil Stadium.

You’ll cheer at this must-do event (and have no idea why)

The least interesting thing about this sporting event is what happens on the field.

  • Paul Marshall
Economy seats offer 32 inches (81 centimetres) of seat pitch.

Service may have fallen, but this Asian airline still delivers

My neighbour, a newcomer to air travel, has little concept of private space or armrest etiquette.

  • John Borthwick
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Illustration: Greg Straight

Save your yen: How to travel Japan on a budget

Japan is already a good-value destination, but here are a few key tips on how to make your yen stretch even further.

  • Brian Johnston
Traditional wooden boats cross the Mekong with Cai Be church in the background.

The spirit of Vietnam bursts into life along the Mekong

During a cruise on the Mekong River, an excursion proves nourishing in more ways than one.

  • Tim Richards
The Philippines has more than 7000 islands.

New bucket list: The 25 best things to do in Asia right now

You could spend decades exploring this continent and never get bored. Its diversity is dazzling, from ancient civilisations to the most modern cities.

  • Ute Junker
Mekong Serenity on the river.

A perfect home away from home on the Mekong

Vietnam and Cambodia may be countries bristling with energy, but serenity abounds when you swap the rails for the river.

  • Tim Richards