Asian Times

Julian Hanton tastes both Michelin-starred and dubious Asian foods.

In Thailand, Julian Hanton focuses on exploring Bangkok off the usual tourist path; his trip includes a visit to a "lady-boy cabaret show", a photo shoot for a magazine celebrating tomboy culture and a Muay Thai kickboxing session.

Julian Hanton begins his exploration of the Philippines in its capital, Manila, by guesting on a TV show and trying balut.

In Malaysia, Julian Hanton hits the Kuala Lumpur streets after midnight and provokes a notorious motorcycle racing gang.

Julian visits Vietnam and, in Ho Chi Minh City, discovers that the scooter is king; on the Mekong Delta, he finds out why durian fruit is banned in hotels and samples rice wine infused with the flavors of seven snakes.

In China, Julian hikes on the Great Wall and views the Terracotta Warriors.