Asia
Home to the two most populous countries on earth - China and India - Asia is a huge continent with dramatically contrasting landscapes and cultures. To travel in Asia is to experience a society where the modern world exists alongside a far older one. From Manchuria in China's frigid north to the sultry palm-lined Kerala Backwaters in the deep south of India, from the icy peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal to the lush tea-plantations of Sri Lanka, whichever tour you choose you'll discover the huge range of contrasts that Asia has to offer.
One of the most isolated countries on earth, the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is known as 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'. Intensely beautiful scenery and imposing mountain ranges make for a…
If you were looking for the world in one country, China is a good place to start. From the forbidding deserts of the far west to the lush green landscapes of Yangshuo, whether you are cruising the…
A country that is virtually a continent, India is a world of colourful contrasts. Explore the lush green Kerala Backwaters by boat or ride a camel across the dunes of Rajasthan, lose yourself in…
Enigmatic and enchanting, bewitching and bewildering in turn, Japan offers a travel experience like no other. Japan is a place where you can depart from a futuristic city aboard a space-age train…
Dominated by the Himalayas which cover much of the country, Nepal has some of the best trekking anywhere in the world, and is famous for its Sherpas, the rugged porters who accompany Himalayan…
The teardrop shape of Sri Lanka hangs suspended beneath India like the pendant of a necklace. Sri Lanka has been known by many names – formerly Ceylon, it was also once called Serendip – but…
Tibet is an almost mythical destination, and yet the reality manages to surpass expectations. Extraordinarily beautiful, the landscape of Tibet has led to the title 'roof of the world', with the…
