Aung San Suu Kyi draws thousands to Myanmar’s first literary festival — February 5, 2013 Though the “Lady” was the main attraction, the Irrawaddy Literary Festival managed to focus Continue Reading ...
Enduring the worst winter in the world — December 7, 2012 Nine months in Antarctica braving minus 80 C temperatures is one thing. It’s the three months of Continue Reading ...
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Posing a colonial mystery — June 16, 2013 Christopher New revisits his beloved Hong Kong for a period tale
How a US filmmaker started a charity to improve the care of orphans in China — May 27, 2014 The dire state of mainland orphanages 15 years ago spurred filmmaker Jenny Bowen into action. Her charity,
Growing interest in contemporary Asian art spurs Christie’s new sale — March 30, 2014 Christie’s debut Asia+ auction is designed to appeal to both established and beginning collectors
How to take the best travel photographs — September 3, 2018 Hongkonger Anthony Lau, National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year in 2016, has some simple
Myanmar violence puts festival guests in the spot — October 4, 2017 Boycott of next month’s Irrawaddy Literary Festival announced by one guest over Muslim minority humanitarian
Palladio’s Protege — October 1, 2014 It’s a long way from his native Italy, but Federico Masin has brought Venetian drama and sensibility