How this National Geographic Expedition Expert offers a local lens on Japan’s history and culture
For journalist Shiho Fukada, travel is less about checking monuments off a list and more about diving into the heart of a community
Amazement is the only constant
Asia is simply too massive, too sprawling and too overrun with wonders to sum up in a single paragraph, but we’ll do our best. If you’re looking for contrast and variety, this is the place to go. The diversity of landscapes, food, languages, art, and religion is simply overwhelming. The big-city bustle of Tokyo, Beijing, and Hong Kong set the brain buzzing, while the pastoral calm of rural Cambodia, colonial Vietnam, and India’s sacred sites remind you why you came in the first place.
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18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Michelle Myer's adventures across Africa, Japan and beyond
Swiss traveller Michelle shares how 18-to-Thirtysomethings group tours inspired unforgettable adventures across Africa, Asia and Australia
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Since 2011, Canadian nurse Marci Holden has embarked on an annual birthday trip with G Adventures
Quietcations: 10 dreamy destinations for a digital detox
From jungle treks deep in the Amazon to polar expeditions to both poles, these dreamy quietcations are made for switching off and properly escaping the noise