Islamabad, Pakistan

The so-called twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are commonly viewed as one unit, and indeed, one day the two will physically merge. However, these twins, with separate ancestry and distinct personalities, are far from… [Read More]

Katmandu, Nepal

For many people, stepping off a plane into Katmandu is an exhilarating shock – the sights, sounds and smells can quickly lead to sensory overload. Whether it is buzzing around the crazy polluted traffic in a taxi, trundling… [Read More]

Yangon, Myanmar

Stripped of its status as capital in 2005, Yangon nonetheless continues to be the hub of economic activity, a hive of underground intellectual debate and the gateway for most international visitors. The stunning Shwedagon Paya is the… [Read More]