Tales of the Orient by Simon Ostheimer

Charting the transformation of travel & tourism across Asia Pacific.

Your guide to great writing happening on Substack, plus the home of “The Active Voice,” a podcast by Hamish McKenzie.

Transport and urban development in Southeast Asia. Dispatches from my travels in the region, and news about future city development, transport, and infrastructure.

A weekly travel newsletter featuring the best travel reads and interesting travel news from around the web.

Keeping you on the road in Southeast Asia, at least in your mind, from your couch.

Interviews with writers, artists and creative entrepreneurs in Asia who ignored the advice to get a sensible career

Songs by my father

A weekly wrap on travel–related news and events in Southeast Asia. Brought to you by Travelfish co-founder, Stuart McDonald.

Maverick opinions and reports from a seasoned editor and past UK Travel Writer of the Year