Kate Whitehead

In one of the coldest regions in the world, the Sami have survived harsh elements of nature and even state repression to continue their way of living and preserve their culture and traditions.

Jonathan Spence – historian, intellectual and eminent China scholar – is not one for a snappy answer.

Marco Ferrarese talks about the sense of adventure that brought him to Asia and why contemporary travellers make him sick

A trip to Victoria Falls provides excitement and inspirational views in abundance, writes Kate Whitehead

The tour bus bounces along one of North Korea’s potholed roads, pop music blasting out over the speakers. It’s a catchy tune and even though none of the tourists can understand the lyrics, a few are tapping their feet to the beat.

The roaring success of the 1994 film was followed by years of bad luck that included a near-fatal skiing accident for its director. As the musical based on the cult classic wows Hong Kong audiences, the filmmaker shows an unusual degree of restraint