The quaint and small town of Nashik is an important religious centre for followers of the Hindu faith and attracts thousands of pilgrims annually because of the sanctity of the Godavari River and because of the legend that Lord Rama, the he…

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Diamonds have been unearthed in the Golconda region, present-day Hyderabad, since the 4th century BC and remained the only source of the world’s diamonds until 1725, when deposits were discovered in Brazil and South Africa in the late 19th…

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For those of you who enjoy nature and walking, this newly established 200- mile hiking trail is a ‘must do experience’ as it winds its way through some of the most spectacular and best-known Hill towns and cities, historic sites, charming r…

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A temple stay in South Korea offers a serene escape into the spiritual heart of Korean Buddhism, allowing visitors to experience monastic life firsthand. These stays typically last from one to three days, with the ideal duration bei…

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The Hallyu Wave, also known as the Korean Wave, has become a global sensation, encompassing the widespread popularity of South Korean culture. South Korean culture has captured people's hearts worldwide, from K-pop…

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The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a 148-mile-long strip of land across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. It was established in 1953 following a brutal Civil War, post-World War II when the…

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Bhogali Bihu, also known as Magh Bihu, is a vibrant festival celebrated by the people of Assam, including the Assamese community and tribal groups such as the Bodos, Misings, and Karbis. Held in mid-January, it marks the end of the harvest…

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When the British brought cricket to India during the Raj, little did they know they were sparking a rivalry for the ages. What began as a colonial pastime became a passion igniting billions. India mastered the gentleman's game, turning the…

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Discover how cinnamon, the ‘King of Spices’, is grown, harvested and turned into those aromatic little sticks we love to use to flavour mulled wine at Christmas. Villa Mayurana, a forty-five-minute drive from Galle on the south coast, is a…

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Should you feel inspired to find out more about the town’s distinctive culinary traditions, sign up for our highly recommended cookery classes, staged in one of Hoi An’s most famous restaurants. The day begins with a guided shopping trip ar…

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The best way to explore Kalimantan's Tanjung Puting National Park is to travel along the Sekonyer River. While a fleet of small klotok boats operates daily sightseeing services into the park from the jetty at Kumai, the small port town conn…

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Cross the Hlaing River from Yangoon and you enter a world that couldn’t be more different from the bustle of downtown. Gone are the streams of trishaws and taxis. In their place: horse carts, little red-tiled farmsteads and temple ponds spl…

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