The Japanese kimono has been a traditional garment worn by many in Japan for centuries and still holds remarkable symbolic and historical significance in the 21st century.
The History And Significance Of The Japanese Kimono
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Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The island of Sri Lanka may be a good 20,000 km² smaller than Great Britain, but certainly packs a lot into that space
Natural Balance – a Quick Guide to Chinese Wellbeing
According to Taoist philosophy born in China over 2,000 years ago, everything in the universe is a balance of yin and yang and the key to your health and wellbeing is ‘qi’.
The Top Silk Road Destinations
Nicci Kimmel takes on an unforgettable journey along the ancient network of trade routes between the East and the West, the Silk Road, long the territory of merchants with their camel caravans, swashbucklers and adventurers.
8 Reasons to Escape to Ho Chi Minh City
If BBC Two’s Eight Go Rallying, the show following celebrities as they undertake an Asian road race, has left you feeling inspired to take on your own adventure to Vietnam, then look no further.
Our Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony
Nicci Kimmel talks us through the quintessential Japanese cultural experience, the tea ceremony, chado in Japanese or the ‘way of tea’, a must-do on your holidays to Japan.
A day in Delhi
With a population of more than 18 million, Delhi can be a somewhat intimidating city. Its chaotic centre is fast-paced, loud, and an assault on the senses.
