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China: A drift into the future
China's revolution is unveiled on a cruise into the enigma that is Chongqing.
Nepal: Away with a roar
With help from an elephant, Greg Roughan finally tracks down his quarry.
India: Making it in Bollywood
A shot at the big time ends in frenzied humiliation for Charles Anderson.
Clean energy: A faded shade of green
At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.
India: Rooted to the spot
In an Indian jungle, in the wettest place on Earth, is a bridge that will stop you in your tracks, writes Amos Chapple.
India's tree root bridges
Visitors to India's Meghalaya state could be forgiven for thinking they've stumbled upon Neverland when they come across these awe-inspiring jungle river crossings.
Gamble on Macau
Celeste Gorrell Anstiss travels to exotic Macau and finds herself in the casino-filled Las Vegas of the East.
NZ tuition fees among world highest
Tuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year.
A quick Philippines pit stop
Boredom leads Derek Cheng to use an afternoon to get some Filipino beauty treatment ... for his underarms.
New Zealand student nabbed in drug bust
A young New Zealander has been arrested for allegedly using cannabis in Singapore, a nation known for its harsh penalties for drug offences. The student was one of 15 young people - mostly international students - arrested.
'Runaway millionaire' back in court
A bid to have all charges against "runaway millionaire" Kara Hurring thrown out is being reviewed.
On a high in Uzbekistan
After seeing life at street level, Jim Eagles climbs a precarious minaret in Khiva for a bird's eye view of the town.
Ask Lonely Planet: Month required for Trans-Siberian taster
Advice on tackling the epic 7865km Trans-Siberian route... and learning a little Mongolian.