Asia's big cities are a great place to live the "car-free" lifestyle. Thanks to onerous taxes levied on cars and license plates, many governments also encourage usage of mass transit to relieve traffic congestion. Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia did a round-up of the rails: Asian city public transport guide . Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei,...

Recently Rolf posted some tips on making the transition into life as ESL teacher in Korea. But what happens after you’ve been in the country for a while and you’re starting to feel worn down by the hidden demands of teaching? Here are some great ways to relax and stay healthy while getting to know...

Asia is full of dedicated foodies, both locals and expats. Debating dishes between countries and even between cities in the same country qualifies as a national sport. The foodie discussion forum Chowhound.com has a great thread on an impossible question: Best cities in Asia to visit for chowing? Although it's a year-old, replies are still...

New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Asia's metropolises never slow down. A new Web site sets out to cover these hip urban machines: CNNGo . It currently covers six cities: Bangkok, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. CNNGo says they might expand to cover more cities in the future. What's...

Quite a few vagabonders that I've talked to in the last couple of months are Asia-bound this year, so this promotion just announced by Cathay Pacific may offer some interesting travel options from the U.S. The 2010 All Asia Pass , starting at $1599, not including $180 in taxes. This package includes round-trip air fare...