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Japan is a country of fascinating contrasts. Ancient temples stand in the shadow of skyscrapers, bullet trains glide past rice elds, and centuries-old traditions live on in one of the most modern societies in the world. In a single trip, you can cross the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, walk through thousands of red torii gates in Kyoto, soak in a hot spring with a view of Mount Fuji, hike through ancient cedar forests and end your journey on a white beach in Okinawa. Japan is also one of the easiest and safest countries to travel in. Trains run on time, streets are clean, and people are kind and helpful. Yet many travelers only see Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. This guide invites you to go further: to snowy Hokkaido, the quiet north of Tohoku, the mountain villages of the Japanese Alps, the art…

Thailand is one of the most loved travel destinations in the world, and it is easy to see why. In a single trip, you can explore the golden temples and street food of Bangkok, walk among the ruins of ancient royal capitals, trek through the misty mountains of the north, ride a longtail
boat between limestone cliffs, dive on coral reefs and relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in Asia. And everywhere you go, you will be welcomed with the famous Thai smile.…

South Korea is a country of exciting contrasts. In a single trip, you can wander through royal palaces in a colourful hanbok, eat sizzling street food in a buzzing market, hike granite peaks covered in autumn colours, sleep in a traditional hanok house, watch the sunrise from a volcanic crater on Jeju and end the day in a modern city full of neon lights and K-pop.
Everywhere you go, travel is easy, safe and full of surprises. Many travelers only see Seoul and Busan, and both are wonderful. But this guide invites you to go further: to the mountains of Gangwon, the hanok villages of Andong and Jeonju, the ancient Silla capital of Gyeongju, the island-studded south coast, the tea elds of Boseong and the beaches, waterfalls and volcanic cones of Jeju Island.
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Vietnam is one of the most fascinating countries in Asia, and one of the most rewarding to travel through. In a single trip, you can wander through the lively streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sail between the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, trek past rice terraces in the northern mountains, explore some of the largest caves in the world, walk through the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An and drift along the canals of the Mekong Delta. And everywhere you go, the food is fresh, delicious and full of flavour.…

Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world, with more than 17,000 islands stretching across three time zones. Few countries offer so much variety. In a single trip, you can watch the sunrise over the temples of Borobudur, see the blue fire of Ijen Crater, wander through the green rice terraces of Bali, swim with turtles off the Gili Islands, meet the Komodo dragons in the wild and follow orangutans through the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. And everywhere you go, people welcome you with a smile, and the food is full of spices and avour.…