Shangri-La is a mythical valley somewhere in the Himalayas, as described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon. It’s also a place in China.
Tim Blight
The conundrum of modern Delhi
To understand Delhi’s conundrum, we have to go back to the start – at Chandni Chowk, one of modern Delhi’s first thoroughfares.
Lijiang: the new ‘old’ China
In Lijiang, I spent an enjoyable day sipping the local tea, poking around temples and wandering the photogenic cobblestone markets.
Delhi, meri jaan…
Delhi brings together the history of the subcontinent and fuses it with fast-paced modernity, with lashings of class, substance and style.
Sydney’s best beaches
So what are Sydney’s best beaches? Here are our favourite places to chill out in Australia’s biggest city!
Still
When all that’s left is beautiful floating nothingness…
Defining a micro-nation: The Sultan of Brunei
The Royal Regalia Museum in Brunei is as close as you can get to seeing the lavish life of the Bolkiahs, the nation’s royal family.
Melbourne Night Noodle Markets (updated!)
Last week I went with some friends to the popular Melbourne Night Noodle Markets at Birrarung Marr.
Getting high in Canberra
I love getting high; luckily, in Canberra, the surrounding forest-covered hills provide the perfect location for such pursuits!