Culture Talk

Looking to brush up on the Japanese business etiquette? Here are five tips!

Begpacking is often seen in poorer countries throughout Asia, and to some extent, it’s also prevalent in South America.

Don't speak the local lingo? Don't worry. There are plenty of tools at your disposal.

The worst travel experiences come not in the form of itinerary mishaps, but in the form of unpleasant human interactions.

I wear a hijab by choice and love travelling; on one hand, travelling around the world with my hijab has taught me many valuable lessons...

With its quirky but oddly charming country music entertainment, local hawker fare and bustling atmosphere, locals flock to Siniawan in droves weekly.

This South Asian nation neighbouring India and Afghanistan is more culturally diverse than many realise.

We see tourists arrested for “accidentally” breaking laws constantly. Here's why you need to look up local laws before you jet off on your travels.

In central Bhutan, in an area known as the Bumthang Valley, thousands of devotees dance, march, and run for a festival called Tercham.

Let’s have a look at what Afghans celebrate and how.

Determined to make a change, Claire Sancelot adopted a zero waste lifestyle in 2010 and started the #zerowastemovement.

Here are six Japanese dishes that you simply must try.

Visiting a Ramadan Bazaar for the first time?

Did you know that there are prayers, mantras and symbols are printed on the flags hung in Nepal? Here's the low-down on the beautiful pieces of cloth.

Many women prioritize family over work because the of the strength and significance of the family bond here, as in most Arab cultures.

In India, my experience in the field was both very much shaped by, and often constrained, by my gender.

Cormorant fishing has been a way of life on the Li River for centuries. No rods, no hooks, no bait. Just the natural hunting skill of these great diving birds.

“It is not always easy being a vegan, especially while travelling. But the decision is worth committing to regardless of the circumstances."

Originally from Persia, followers of the Zoroastrian faith fled religious persecution from Iran, and landed on the shores of Western India.

Malaysians take their food very seriously. They'd drive Melaka for Nyonya dishes and Penang for char kuey teow. But what of Sabah and Sarawak?

If you’re already itching for a quick trip during the long Chinese New Year (CNY) break, consider these destinations.

It’s safe to say that getting handcuffed by the police and staying in prison is definitely not on anyone's tourist to-do list.

"We learned about their former lives as logging and riding elephants, including the horrendous 'spirit-breaking' process."

Everyone loves a good vacation. And now, science has pinpointed the ideal length of time you need to be away to reap its full benefits.