India. Birthplace of Krishna and Buddha. Jewel in the crown of a fading Britain. Home of the Taj Mahal, that perfect white palace. Spend even one day in India, and you are inexorably swept up in the glorious frenzy of a billion people driving rickshaws, hawking their wares, telling fortunes and charming snakes, singing and [...]

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, offers a blend of unspoiled natural beauty, cultural authenticity, and indulgent luxury, making it a dream destination for travelers with diverse tastes. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes, from volcanic peaks and bubbling hot springs to flower-filled meadows and pristine ski slopes, Hokkaido offers year-round appeal. In winter, it's a snowy wonderland [...]

The Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage trails in the Kii Peninsula, in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture. It is one of only two pilgrimage routes in the world designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Made up of a series of interconnected routes, the trail passes [...]