All our articles about Nature.
From the limestone bays of the north to turtle beaches in the far south, Vietnam's landscapes change as much as its weather does. Here is how to choose between cruises, treks, caves and islands, and when each one is worth the trip.
Two thirds of Taiwan is mountains, and the rest is ringed by cliffs, reefs and small islands. Here is where to go for forest, coast and wildlife, and what has changed since the 2024 earthquake.
Cliff-backed surf coves, reef-calm family beaches, black sand snorkeling villages and terraced hills an hour inland. Bali packs a lot into a small island, and where you stay decides which version of it you get.
Volcanic Jeju, granite peaks at the end of a subway line, Busan's city beaches and cranes wintering by the DMZ: South Korea's outdoors is closer and more varied than most visitors expect. Here is where to go, what it costs and how Korean hikers do it.
Mayon's perfect cone, the terraces of Ifugao, the caves of Sagada and a summit above the clouds on Mount Pulag. The Philippine highlands are a different country from the beach resorts, with their own seasons, rules and packing list.
Palawan's lagoons, Siargao's surf, Cebu's sardines and thresher sharks, the turtles of Apo Island and the long white sand of Boracay: here is how the Philippines' best-known islands differ, what the boat trips and fees cost, and when to go.
Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, Langtang or a few days on Poon Hill? The big Himalayan treks differ more than their names suggest, and the rules for independent trekkers have changed. Here is how they compare.
The Great Blue Hole, nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, whale sharks off Utila, howler monkeys and nesting turtles: Central America's wildlife trips are famous, but they are not all what the photos promise. Here is what each one is really like, what it costs and when to go.
