A Disappearing World: the Jews of Bukhara
Uzbekistan 07.11.2019
Among the members of the group tour, I recently led to Uzbekistan was a Jewish couple from north London who, when we arrived in Bukhara, asked if we might arrange a visit to the local synagogue. A former Soviet Republic stretching across th…
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Master Potters of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 07.11.2019
A great wealth of artistic traditions survives in modern-day Uzbekistan, a legacy of the country’s pivotal position on the old Silk Road. For many centuries, caravans of traders would cross the region’s deserts en route to the Black Sea, us…
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The Kii Peninsula | Japan’s Sacred Heartland
Japan 04.11.2019
Speak of Japan, and most people think of neon lights, beautiful Geisha, Mount Fuji and brightly lit sushi bars. But the country has a much older, more subtle, traditional and magical side to it – one which I only found out about after a cha…
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Asia: Seven Worlds in One Continent
Sri Lanka 25.10.2019
This weekend, Sir David Attenborough returns to our screens with the highly anticipated ‘Seven Worlds One Planet’ nature documentary that promises to tell “unknown, unseen and unexpected wildlife stories” from across the world’s seven conti…
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Five Reasons Why You Should Spend Two Nights Cruising Halong Bay
Vietnam 16.10.2019
The emerald waters and towering karst islands of Halong Bay are the jewel in Vietnam's scenic crown. Joining the World Heritage list back in 1994, this natural wonder is quite rightly one of the country's most popular attractions. A two-day…
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Best Places to Spend Christmas in Asia
China 09.10.2019
If you're wanting to venture to exotic lands for the impending Yuletide season, Asia offers a plethora of options. For a magical white Christmas, the Far East of Asia is your best bet. Here you'll find beautiful snow-covered landscapes in p…
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Your Quick Guide to Onsen Etiquette in Japan
Japan 16.09.2019
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup now in full swing and the 2020 Summer Olympics looming, all we can think about is Japan and the athletes at the peak of their careers. For these sportsmen and women, there’s nothing better after their physical…
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Komodo Island to close to the public in 2020
Indonesia 23.08.2019
Komodo National Park is made up of three main islands - Komodo Island, Rinca and Padar (there are other smaller surrounding islands). The islands of Komodo and Rinca are collectively home to more than 5,000 Komodo dragons and it’s this fear…
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Best Walking and Trekking Destinations in Asia
Nepal 20.08.2019
As the world's largest and most populous continent, it should come as no surprise that the possibility for outdoor adventure in Asia is endless. It's home to spectacular mountain ranges that just beg to be conquered by those with a sense of…
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Best Safari Accommodation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 16.08.2019
From luxury campsites to fully fledged safari lodges, Sri Lanka’s parks offer a great choice of quality accommodation. Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted with the options available to them and it's even possible to have a camp erected e…
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The Sacred Wonders of Asia
Cambodia 13.08.2019
David Abram finds the perfect antidote to Britain’s summer downpours in the new BBC series, ‘Sacred Wonders’. As I write, rain is lashing the office window and more storms are queuing ominously in the Atlantic. It seems the much anticipate…
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Top family holiday experiences in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 09.08.2019
Sri Lanka has so much to offer if you’re travelling with children, whatever their age or the time of year you’re travelling. Moreover – and unusually for South Asia – the island’s weather is perfect for the summer holidays: in July and Augu…
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