Asian Geographic
When "ASIAN Geographic" first started out as a quarterly magazine in 1999, it focused exclusively on environmental issues; its motto was "The Journal of Our Environment". In 2000 it became a bi-monthly publication. In 2006, the magazine expanded its scope to include social and cultural issues to attract a wider readership. In 2007, "ASIAN Geographic" became a monthly magazine; it also adopted a new motto: “"Asia Without Borders"”. From 2009 it was published once every 45 days (8 issues/year), but with more pages. Currently, each issue of "ASIAN Geographic" focuses on a specific theme relevant to Asia. (Follow this link for the editorial themes for 2008 and 2009.) The magazine draws from a wide base of international contributors to generate its content – these include academics, geographers, sociologists, journalists, photographers and experts in various fields. A short biography of each contributor is provided at the end of every article. In August 2008, "ASIAN Geographic" launched "PASSPORT", a magazine that focuses on travel and adventure in Asia. The publication is easily distinguished by its rounded corners, which are similar to that found in a regular passport. Its motto is "Travel Without Borders". "ASIAN Geographic" and "PASSPORT" have organised expeditions to places such Ladakh, India (in the Himalayas); Siem Reap, Cambodia; and its own series of Silk Road expeditions, the first of which was on the section in China, from Kashgar to Xi'an. "ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT" organises travel photography workshops to places such as Kuching, Malaysia and Chiang Mai, Thailand. There is also an annual "Asia Without Borders" photography competition organised by "ASIAN Geographic". "ASIAN Geographic" has stated its commitment to educate and raise awareness of environmental and social issues in Asia. Its exploration and conservation partners include the Animals Asia Foundation, China Exploration and Research Society, Hornbill Project Singapore, Longitude 181 Nature, OceanNEnvironment, Seacology and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In 2001, "ASIAN Geographic" won the Ark Trust International Award at the Genesis Awards for "Bear Witness", a feature on the rescue efforts of Asiatic black bears in China. In the 2006 Asian Travel and Tourism Creative Awards, the magazine won a Silver Award for a photograph of an elephant bathing in a Sri Lankan reserve.
ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT
ASIAN Geographic is a geographic magazine that focuses mainly on stories about Asia.