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Travel Inspiration: Peaks & Valleys. The Captivating Contrasts of Nepal.

The tiny kingdom of Nepal, ringed by the Himalayas and wedged between India and Tibet, is a land of contrasts and a treasury of sacred art and architecture. Two millennia of peaceful coexistence have produced a unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism that is distinctly Nepalese in character. The mountains soar thousands of feet into [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Sri Lanka. Five Millennia of Spices, Artistry, & Architecture in the Indian Ocean.

Spice traders, Buddhists, and powerful dynasties all made their way to Sri Lanka (once, Ceylon) long before Europeans headed there to take charge. Come explore the fascinating island nation of Sri Lanka. UNESCO has come before us and named many of the nation’s incredible ancient sites to its World Heritage list. See many of them [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Bhutan. Inside the Hidden Himalayan Kingdom.

Welcome to the land of Gross National Happiness. Almost completely cut off from the outside world for centuries, the Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas, has now opened its doors. It does so even as it continues to guard its most sacred Buddhist traditions and most precious ancient customs. Until fairly recently, this was [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Exuberant India. Treasure Trove of Color, Majesty, & Soul.

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 [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Hokkaido. Into the North.

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 [...]