The Mothers of Invention: Explore the History of Asian Innovation
From pottery, farming to weaving and writing, some of the most fundamental innovations of civilisation were created by Asians. Asian Geographic uncovers some of...
Kampong Glam: Passage to Mecca
The area of Kampong Glam in Singapore is more than meets the eye. Beneath Haji Lane’s gentlemen’s barbers and Arab Street’s lively bar lies...
The Future of Language
Singapore English
Today in Asia, there are examples of language evolution. Step forth Singapore’s street language, Singlish, a colloquial brand of English with words...
Money Through the Ages
Text by Shailendra Bhandare. Illustration by Richard CagomocMoney is understood to be dollars and cents today but that hasn't always been the case throughout...
Empires: Rise and Fall
Throughout history, empires have risen to claim and control large swaths of territory, ruling peoples under a single sovereign authority. Inevitably, the baton of...
Top 5 Places to Visit In Penang
By Timothy Tye
What’s so special about Penang? It’s a question I often ask myself, when I see foreigners coming to buy properties here, or...
What Makes the World Go Round?
text SHAILENDRA BHANDARE
photos ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
AS everyone knows from the old English adage, the answer to the title of this tale is...
Top 5 Places to Visit in Cyprus
1. LARA BEACH Located in the Akamas Peninsula, Lara Beach is an extensive sandy beach cupped with limestone rocks, warm and calm seas. Access...