BBC Audio Desert Island Discs William Boyd, writer.txt
BBC Travel Destinations Asia.txt
AdvertisementDestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and club poker indaiatubaPacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaMore The slowest train journey in IndiaNobody uses the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to get from A to B, but for the sheer joy of riding in a train that passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 serpentine curves.14 Mar 2023TravelFive countries that are safer for womenDespite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality.3 Apr 2023TravelThe slowest train journey in IndiaNobody uses the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to get from A to B, but for the sheer joy of riding in a train that passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 serpentine curves.14 Mar 2023TravelFive countries that are safer for womenDespite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality.3 Apr 2023TravelSix must-do things in Hong KongFrom hiking to Lion Rock to shopping for embroidered shoes, these insider picks will help you discover a different side of one of the world's busiest cities.8 Oct 2023TravelIndia's 10,000 forgotten mansionsOnce symbolic of the power and wealth of the Nattukottai Chettiar community, thousands of gigantic and glamourous mansions in Tamil Nadu now lie in ruins.5 Apr 2023TravelThe secret keepers of Japan's cherry blossomsFor 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.Six must-do things in Hong KongFrom hiking to Lion Rock to shopping for embroidered shoes, these insider picks will help you discover a different side of one of the world's busiest cities.8 Oct 2023TravelIndia's 10,000 forgotten mansionsOnce symbolic of the power and wealth of the Nattukottai Chettiar community, thousands of gigantic and glamourous mansions in Tamil Nadu now lie in ruins.5 Apr 2023TravelAsia fast foodThe next fried-chicken craze?For more than 70 years, this tiny restaurant has been dishing out its signature meal – Kethel's fried chicken – Kerala's spicy, finger-licking food.Delhi's opulent 'snack of wealth'Some vendors say moonlight and dew are the magic ingredients, but modern developments are moving this beloved sweet treat off the streets and into fine-dining restaurants.India's next big street-food craze?For years, sattu flour, the main ingredient in a variety of unpretentious street snacks, has remained at the fringes of India's urban foodscape – but now it's going mainstream.A strangely delicious black 'soup'Thi?u Ng? has been serving up a beloved black sesame pudding on the streets of Hoi An for more than half a century. Now his family are continuing his legacy.The street food with a cult followingCombining two of Bangladesh's greatest loves – rice and spice – jhal muri is a pungent snack prepared with drama by street-side vendors with cult followings.A sweet Asian spin on BBQWhile yakitori and satay may be better known, the Philippines has their very own charcoal-grilled delicacies – whose distinctively sweet and tangy flavour unites the nation.AdvertisementMore Travel18 Jul 2023Kulfi: India's classic frozen dessertCardamom and pistachios flavour this smooth and creamy frozen treat, which has origins dating as far back as the 16th Century.18 Jul 202316 Feb 2023A walk through India's 'City of Death'Hindu pilgrims have long come to Varanasi to die, believing that it will bring salvation. But by wandering aimlessly, Pico Iyer realises this city of death is actually a city of joy.16 Feb 202322 Feb 2023The herbal drink that powers a nationA herbal tincture that originated in Java's royal courts more than 1,300 years ago is being given a new twist by young Indonesians.22 Feb 202324 Feb 2023The university that changed the worldMore than 500 years before Oxford University was founded, India's Nalanda University was home to nine million books and attracted 10,000 students from around the world.24 Feb 20233 Mar 2023A blouse that unites Southeast AsiaThere's one garment in Southeast Asia that embodies fashion, heritage and national pride. And now the kebaya is being nominated to join Unesco's Intangible Heritage List for 2023.3 Mar 20237 Mar 2023Gujiya: A pastry to celebrate HoliThe festive treat is flaky and crumbly on the outside, with a soft and sweet filling that can be made with a variety of ingredients like coconut, cashews and khoya (milk solids).7 Mar 202318 Mar 2023Shirini zereshk palau (berry pilaf)A visually striking special occasion recipe, with ruby berries studding a bed of glossy, saffron-tinged rice that cradles juicy cuts of chicken.18 Mar 202327 Mar 2023The princess sisters who opened a hotelNot only has Odisha's Belgadia Palace been transformed into an award-winning boutique hotel, but its princess owners are redefining the role of Indian royalty.27 Mar 202329 Mar 2023The islanders who weave their dreamsFor more than 300 years, women residing around a turquoise lake have woven textiles from visions they say were bestowed to them by a goddess in their dreams.29 Mar 2023123
