Beijing skyline and China Zun beneath a pink evening sky

Beijing

An ongoing portrait of Beijing through skylines, landmarks, campus scenes, winter nights, public art, and the return of spring.

Dali homes reflected in water below a dramatic Cangshan sky

Dali

Cangshan, Erhai Lake, white-walled homes, and changing weather across a quiet stay in Dali.

Yeni Mosque illuminated beside the Bosphorus at blue hour

Istanbul | Cappadocia

Mosques, palaces, streets, and waterfront light in Istanbul, followed by Cappadocia's mountain views, carved stone, fields, and night towns.

Palm trees beneath a golden sunset over the sea in Phu Quoc

Ho Chi Minh | Phu Quoc

Historic interiors and night streets in Ho Chi Minh City, followed by Phu Quoc's fishing harbours, tropical skies, coastline, and sunset light.

A warmly lit bakery and orange awning on a Hong Kong street

Hong Kong | Macao

Macao's illuminated landmarks and historic streets meet Hong Kong's trams, dense neighbourhoods, harbour light, and layered urban geometry.

A red hot-air balloon floating above desert dunes at sunrise near Dubai

Dubai | Abu Dhabi

Dubai Creek, desert-hazed skylines, and sunrise balloon flights, followed by Abu Dhabi at blue hour and courtside.

Swimmers on a stone jetty beside the turquoise sea in Rhodes

Athens | Rhodes | Symi

Ancient monuments and museum details in Athens, Aegean shorelines and island life in Rhodes, and Symi's pastel harbour.