Asia

Picture this: a 35-meter waterfall thundering inside a giant glass dome, cool mist swirling around rare orchids and ferns.

Full of incredible old temples and shrines, Nara was the first capital of Japan all the way back in the eighth century.

When you think of Japan it is often the gigantic megacity of Tokyo that springs to mind along with its bustling technology fueled society that is so impressive for its ingenuity and innovation.

Somewhere on a small island, entire rows of houses are slowly vanishing under a thick coat of ivy. Rooftops just melt into the hillside.

Surrounded by sparkling, turquoise waters that shimmer and shine in the sun next to their wealth of beautiful beaches, the jungle-coated Perhentian Islands really do make for an island paradise.

Sri Lanka may be a small island in the Indian Ocean but that’s the only thing small about it.

Penang Island in Malaysia is an incredible destination packed with historic architecture and major tourist attractions.

In Japan, the four seasons are way more than just a hotel. They are four very distinct times of the year that can make or break your trip to the Land Of The Rising Sun.

With its wealth of Buddhist temples and shrines, this serene riverside city truly lives up to a name that translates as “Royal Buddhist Image.

In the 19th century, Horace Greeley was credited with telling young men to go West. If he were alive today, he might say, “go off the beaten path, traveler.

Close your eyes and think of the most beautiful tropical paradise in the world.

India is a vast, astonishing and diverse country.

At first glance, this village almost doesn’t look real. From above, the hillside appears drenched in every color imaginable.

Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons.

As the former capital of the Thai Kingdom, Ayutthaya was an impressive site, with three palaces and more than 400 temples.