1/2011: Shopping Asia!
On newsstands: 1 February
Where to shop till you drop in Asia. And we're not just talking about the latest collection from Louis Vuitton. This issue will take you to the bustling souks (Aleppo, Istanbul), day markets (Chatuchak, Silk Street, Kashgar) and night bazaars (Taiwan, Hong Kong) of Asia. Also includes jewellery and fashion shows, the Great Singapore Sale and caution on pirated/illegal goods.
2/2011: Get Wet in Asia!
On newsstands: 1 April
It's all things water in this issue, which is also a tie-in to the Asia Dive Expo in April 2011. Here we'll take you to all the top beaches, places to snorkel, the best aquariums and oceanariums. And we're not limited to the coast here – there's also hot springs, whitewater rafting and picturesque lakes to explore. Also includes water therapy/spas and waterproof camera/videocameras.
3/2011: Museums and Architecture / UNESCO Heritage Sites / Urbanscapes
On newsstands: 1 June
Marvel at the man-made icons of Asia, and lose yourself in the region's best museums while you're at it. We have a range of architectural wonders from the old (Bagan, Angkor, Great Wall) to the new (Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Bund), plus museums on just about everything – dinosaurs, history, art, science and even sex. Also includes a selection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
4/2011: Epic Expeditions / Third Anniversary Special Edition
On newsstands: 1 Aug
Material deadline: 18 Jul
Booking deadline: 11 Jul
With PASSPORT, your dream adventure is no longer a dream. Celebrate three years of exploring the Asia Pacific with us! We’ve gone the distance with our readers along the Silk Road (in China, Central Asia and the Middle East), got high in Ladakh in the Himalayas, explored the ancient charms of Cambodia and a lot more – and there’s plenty of photography getaways and other adventures in store! For a lifetime of travel memories, hit the road with PASSPORT – the travel magazine that really takes you there.
5/2011: Drinking (and Eating) Asia!
On newsstands: 1 Oct
Material deadline: 17 Sep
Booking deadline: 10 Sep
Relax and enjoy a dose of Vietnamese coffee, Ceylon tea and Taiwanese bubble tea. Then lift your glasses to Japanese sake, Indonesian tuak, Thai whiskey, Taiwanese kaoliang and other Asian wines – and go for a pub crawl in Melbourne if you're still sober. Also includes a special section on desserts (cendol, mango sticky rice) and unique bars like the hospital-themed Clinic.
6/2011: Festivals in Asia!
On newsstands: 1 December
Celebrate in style with the people of Asia! This issue highlights the various local new year festivities in Asia – the water splashing festivals in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Yunnan, the Chinese New Year celebrations in China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, the Islamic New Year across Asia, or the happening New Year countdowns that you can join in various cities.
