Tiger Tales

Stories in “Features”

  • Charms and Cures of Kerala

    Charms and Cures of Kerala

    Told that he is carrying three curses from a prior life, Biju Sukumaran visits his ancestral home on a quest to find his roots and secure the aid of Vedic priests

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Shenzhen

    Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Shenzhen

    From its nature and theme parks to its countless shops, irresistible gourmet foods and vibrant nightlife, ‘China’s Gate’ is endlessly enticing as a summer holiday spot. Make the most of your time here with May Guan’s colourful three-day itinerary

  • Drink on the cheap in Asia

    Drink on the cheap in Asia

    It needn’t cost a fortune to tip a bottle or two and get your fill of local food. Savour the sights and save money at these spots in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City and Macau. By Helen Dalley

  • The eyes have it

    The eyes have it

    A new bread of Asian photographer is talking a love of street stories public, in bold and engaging ways, says Luke Clark

  • Camera Wars

    Camera Wars

    In the market for a new camera but utterly bamboozled by what’s on offer? Jason Mountney does the legwork

  • Shopping in Saigon

    Shopping in Saigon

    Want to know where to shop in Ho Chi Minh City? Duncan Forgan asks up-and-coming Vietnamese designer Adrian Nguyen to recommend his five favourite boutiques

  • Streets of your town

    Streets of your town

    Built like a series of villages, Queensland’s capital has many precincts ripe for discovery on both sides of the meandering Brisbane River, says Katrina Meynink

  • HONG KONG’S Neighbourhood du jour

    HONG KONG’S Neighbourhood du jour

    With rents in bustling Central on the rise, many of the city’s hip establishments have begun migrating west into Sheung Wan, creating a diversity that’s both kaleidoscopic and enthralling. Nick Walton reports

  • Melaka

    Melaka

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Melaka, about two hours from Kuala Lumpur, is one of the most fascinating ‘tiny cities’ in all of South-East Asia, reports Steve Thomas

  • Kuching Street Food

    Kuching Street Food

    If a day-long feast of pig’s heart, sago worms, fried ferns and milky drinks appeals, follow Lucy Barbour and Lachlan Abbott as they sample Kuching’s more unusual culinary delights