Disappearing Act

A colourful phenomenon that has entertained generations of Indians is slowly dying out.

Words: Farheen Ali Photography: Adeel Halim

On Lombok’s Kuta beach, the locals celebrate an age-old legend by harvesting marine worms that are believed to be the magical manifestation of a princess’ locks.

Words & Photography: Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap read more»

Shanghai Rising

A financial powerhouse, city of arts and culture and, a bustling metropolis, Shanghai is an amazing blend of the old and new that proudly showcases its economic juggernaut status.

Photography: Yuanchang Wang

Australia’s smallest state enchants with its raw, natural beauty and island vibe.

Words: Chitra S. Photography: Adam Lee

Unearthing Historical Structures

To truly appreciate historical sites, travellers need to move beyond merely soaking up beauty, and dig deeper to understand the motivation behind their creation. Here, we ‘excavate’ interesting facts on some of the world’s most amazing UNESCO world heritage sites.

Words: Efi Hafizah Hamzah

Will pumping jet fuel into your car make it fly like a Formula One race car (or plane)? In this issue, Captain Lim Khoy Hing dissects the issue of fuel.

More than just pretty plants, flowers are scented symbols with stories of their own. Here, we explore the fascinating symbolism behind national flowers from some of the countries AirAsia flies to.

Words: Shantini Suntharajah Images: Inmagine