Taipei, located on the Danshui River, is the largest city and the capital of Taiwan, in the Republic of China. It lies 25 km SW of the Pacific Ocean port Keelung in northern Taiwan. Now a sprawling metropolis, for those who love the hustle and bustle of a big city, it truly is a great place to visit. Read more about Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China

Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. This metropolis has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading centre in the 13th century. The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. Read more about Manila, Philippines

Coron Island is one of the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan, the Philippines. It lies 300 km SSW of the capital Manilla. Coron Island rises abruptly from the sea with steep limestone cliffs to 300 m or so, and landing sites are limited to a few beautiful small beaches and coves. Read more about Coron Island, Philippines

El Nido refers to a small quiet fishing village and a Municipality in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It lies 420 km SSW of the capital Manilla. El Nido ferry terminal faces a protected bay on the west coast of the island. Read more about El Nido, Philippines

Bandar Seri Begawan, or Bandar as it's known locally, is the capital of Brunei and the Sultanate's only settlement of any real size. Straddling the northern bank of a bend in the Brunei River, the city is distinguished by its unlikely mixture of striking modern buildings and traditional homes. Due mainly to the discovery of oil, it now stands as an attractive, clean and modern city. Read more about Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

The City of Kuching – Malay for ‘cat’ – is situated on the banks of the Sarawak River on the NW part of the island of Borneo, and is the capital of the East Malaysian State of Sarawak. Today’s Kuching is a delightful blend of modern buildings and old-world attraction. South of the river is the commercial residential area of the Chinese population, while north of the river are the distinctive kampong houses, predominantly Malay in style. Read more about Kuching, Malaysia

Singapore, sometimes referred to as the "Lion City," is a vibrant, multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia. Well-known for its spotless public transport system, profusion of open space, and ability to seamlessly blend a rich cultural history with contemporary comforts. Despite its tiny size, Singapore has enough attractions to suit the interests of all kinds of travellers. Read more about Singapore, Singapore