Stefan Collins

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Not all writers lead sedate, thoughtful lives. Some of those who died young were reckless; others simply cursed by bad luck.

An entirely subjective selection of stunning women from East Asia.

An overview of my most successful articles, and my duds.

Within striking distance of some of Thailand's finest mountain and forest scenery, Mae Hong Son town is an excellent base for exploring the province of the same name.

The British soldier with Jewish relatives who joined the Nazi SS; an Irishman who fought for Israel; and young American soldiers who went over to Washington's enemies in Asia.

In modern society, economic knowledge is just as essential as understanding basic medical and political ideas.

Proving that acoustic music can be every bit as thrilling as electric rock and pop, these ten performances cover genres as diverse as disco and metal.

BASE jumping is a hair-raising sport in which daredevils leap from tall buildings, bridges and cliffs. Thanks to point-of-view wearable cameras, many of these stunts have been recorded and shared.

North Korea's official media has a way with words. The regime's official statements are shocking and fascinating at the same time.

Each year, millions of people have their lives cut short by accidents, diseases, natural disasters or warfare. Reading profiles of those who died before their time is sad, yet also inspirational, as these individuals show how much can be done, sometimes against fierce odds, in a short time.

Students paying to learn English (or their parents) often measure success by how fast their vocabulary expands, and these three games are sure-fire ways to reinforce the new words you've been teaching.

In Western countries, the proportion of the population declaring themselves atheist or humanist is growing rapidly, yet few national leaders describe themselves as non-believers. However, irreligious individuals have led Israel, France, Portugal, the UK and - the evidence suggests - the United States of America.

Many believe Taiwan has more than its fair share of beautiful women. Here are six ladies whose looks delight countless fans on the island, but aren't very well known overseas.

Slices of classic rock and catchy pop, refreshed with age-old instruments from around the world.

Many believe Japan has more than its fair share of beautiful women. Here are six ladies whose looks delight countless fans in Japan and overseas.

The 2017 World Games will be a landmark in the sports history of Poland, as well as an excellent chance to enjoy some unusual yet thrilling sports.

Next year's UK election is likely to produce a fractured parliament in which minority parties will hold the upper hand, likely leading to a short-lived, strife-torn government.

An overview of what I've learned, the errors I've made, and the fun I've had in my first six months writing on Infobarrel.

Every four years, the World Games combines an intriguing combination of long-established but little-played pastimes with some of the world's newest and most exciting extreme sports.

The South Korean entertainment industry has developed into an international phenomenon, and Korean stars of stage and screen are now the subject of adulation and obsession throughout East Asia.