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From Snapseed – unbeatable for processing mobile-phone images – to TouchRetouch, perfect for getting rid of unwanted objects in your photos, these five apps will improve your shots beyond measure.
From Snapseed – unbeatable for processing mobile-phone images – to TouchRetouch, perfect for getting rid of unwanted objects in your photos, these five apps will improve your shots beyond measure.
Singapore might be known as one of Asia’s most vibrant financial hubs but it has some great mountain bike tracks too. Here is a trio of top options from the Lion City’s thriving cycling scene.
Singapore might be known as one of Asia’s most vibrant financial hubs but it has some great mountain bike tracks too. Here is a trio of top options from the Lion City’s thriving cycling scene.
The UCI want to get involved in the thin-wheeled off-road sport, but uniformity is not what gravel riding is about
The UCI want to get involved in the thin-wheeled off-road sport, but uniformity is not what gravel riding is about
Cycling through Laos’ far northern region of Luang Namtha makes for an amazing biking adventure, says Steve Thomas, with tribal villages and stunning sights providing a great backdrop to what can be a tough ride.
Cycling through Laos’ far northern region of Luang Namtha makes for an amazing biking adventure, says Steve Thomas, with tribal villages and stunning sights providing a great backdrop to what can be a tough ride.
Iranian cyclist Faranak Partoazar fears what will happen next in her country as the price of a bike soars to four times the average annual salary.
Iranian cyclist Faranak Partoazar fears what will happen next in her country as the price of a bike soars to four times the average annual salary.
360 cameras have improved to the extent that models from Insta360, GoPro and others are appealing alternatives to regular cameras when travelling. Here are tips on how to capture the best stills and video using one.
360 cameras have improved to the extent that models from Insta360, GoPro and others are appealing alternatives to regular cameras when travelling. Here are tips on how to capture the best stills and video using one.
In winter, the mountains of Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand experience one of the most spectacular sunrises in Southeast Asia. Your chilly predawn climb to a mountain summit will be richly rewarded.
In winter, the mountains of Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand experience one of the most spectacular sunrises in Southeast Asia. Your chilly predawn climb to a mountain summit will be richly rewarded.
Hills of northern Thailand, home to colourfully dresses Akha tribespeople and settled by defeated Chinese nationalist soldiers, welcome visitors after decades out of bounds. Rustic ways persist, and it’s easy to find tranquillity after a day on twisty roads.
Hills of northern Thailand, home to colourfully dresses Akha tribespeople and settled by defeated Chinese nationalist soldiers, welcome visitors after decades out of bounds. Rustic ways persist, and it’s easy to find tranquillity after a day on twisty roads.
What stocking fillers or bigger presents should you buy to please your biking-loving friend?
What stocking fillers or bigger presents should you buy to please your biking-loving friend?
Former world champion Hans Rey is making a film about Hong Kong biking called ‘TransHongKong’ and is very impressed by the local scene.
Former world champion Hans Rey is making a film about Hong Kong biking called ‘TransHongKong’ and is very impressed by the local scene.
With just a few simple tricks, you can make your iPhone or Android pictures look like a professional’s.
With just a few simple tricks, you can make your iPhone or Android pictures look like a professional’s.
For serious cyclists, having your own bike when you travel can make for a much better trip, but taking a bike on a plane can be expensive and stressful. These tips will help make the experience as smooth as possible.
For serious cyclists, having your own bike when you travel can make for a much better trip, but taking a bike on a plane can be expensive and stressful. These tips will help make the experience as smooth as possible.
Northern Thailand’s ‘rose city’ of Chiang Mai has the reputation of being Southeast Asia’s mountain biking capital. Steve Thomas explores some adventurous trails with the help of two guides, and has a day out to remember.
Northern Thailand’s ‘rose city’ of Chiang Mai has the reputation of being Southeast Asia’s mountain biking capital. Steve Thomas explores some adventurous trails with the help of two guides, and has a day out to remember.
The athlete sees a gap in the market for Turkish language videos and now ‘lives the perfect lifestyle’.
The athlete sees a gap in the market for Turkish language videos and now ‘lives the perfect lifestyle’.
Jonas Deichmann is in in Kenya, on target to smash the 105-day record
Jonas Deichmann is in in Kenya, on target to smash the 105-day record
The Australian won the Tour de France in 2011, and is now using his retirement to test his legs in the Far East
The Australian won the Tour de France in 2011, and is now using his retirement to test his legs in the Far East
There is a grey area between the two kinds of adventure cycling, but ultimately it does not matter as long as you are out having fun.
There is a grey area between the two kinds of adventure cycling, but ultimately it does not matter as long as you are out having fun.
The Cappadocia Ultra Trail weaves in and out of fairy-tale chimney rock formations and incredible valleys.
The Cappadocia Ultra Trail weaves in and out of fairy-tale chimney rock formations and incredible valleys.
Two contrasting events take place within a few miles of each other in Northern England, but it would be great to see a crossover with athletes taking on both.
Two contrasting events take place within a few miles of each other in Northern England, but it would be great to see a crossover with athletes taking on both.
Self-reliant, ultra-distance cycling is on the rise as riders hunt for the next big challenge.
Self-reliant, ultra-distance cycling is on the rise as riders hunt for the next big challenge.
Haute route sets the benchmark for amateur cycling events as demand for challenging multi-day races explodes
Haute route sets the benchmark for amateur cycling events as demand for challenging multi-day races explodes
A focus on cycling has not translated into success on the world’s most famous road race despite success in other forms of the sport, like in the velodrome
A focus on cycling has not translated into success on the world’s most famous road race despite success in other forms of the sport, like in the velodrome
As the Tour de France races towards the mountains we show that Asia can more than match the steepest and highest climbs of the great race.
As the Tour de France races towards the mountains we show that Asia can more than match the steepest and highest climbs of the great race.