It started in the 60s and 70s when free-natured Westerners discovered Thailand’s beauty in their search for ‘enlightenment’. And our love affair with this mysterious, enchanting, enticing ‘golden land’ continues, albeit on a more luxurious scale.

Mystery still shrouds this Far Eastern jewel, where exoticism and history collide with enticing results. Discover a land of beauty, culture and imperial history.

One of Earth’s most engaging, extravagant, energetic and unexpectedly beautiful cities, Hong Kong effortlessly mixes East and West.

It’s a full-on assault on all your senses. Vibrant, glowing colours; the heady scents of exotic spices and temple incense; myriad tastes of Indian cooking, the gentle...

No ordinary archipelago, this is the world’s biggest: with 17,500-plus islands sprawling between Asia and Australia. Many are uninhabited; some are legendary (think Java, Sumatra, Papua)…

Japan is a fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, ancient culture, traditional performing arts, great architectural works and stunning natural landscapes.

Laos is a great introduction to old South-East Asia: its history spans over 10,000 years, Buddhism permeates every corner of life, and the pace is as slow...

A kaleidoscope of different religions and cultures, Malaysia’s extreme contrasts range from teeming rainforests to towering skyscrapers.

In the nicest way possible, this is one crazy, mixed-up city. Here Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live in harmony, producing a diverse range...

There’s a little of everything in Sri Lanka: the colour and richness of India; the beaches befitting of any Indian Ocean island; Indonesia’s ancient ruins; and cuisine...

Prepare your senses for an onslaught of unimaginable beauty, of complex social history and culture, and of life in the fast… and very slow lane.