Japanese garden in autumn

Foliage, Food and Festivals: Japan in Autumn

Japan’s location between mainland Asia and the Pacific brings with it distinctive seasonal changes. The most famous being springtime with its famous cherry blossoms and their renowned soft pink hues.  However, as summer gives way to autumn, the transition brings with it a new and equally impressive palette of vivid reds, golds and oranges. Beginning […]

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Best Places to Visit in South America: Top Sights and Attractions

From the dizzying altitudes of the rugged Andes and the eerie landscapes of Bolivia’s salt flats to the mysteries of the pre-colonial civilisations, South America sets the stage for an Indiana Jones-style adventure. Covering an impossibly large area, the region’s countries are as similar as they are different. This intriguing mosaic of cultures, identities, landscapes […]

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You Gotta Have Seoul: A Quick Guide to South Korea’s Capital

South Korea’s dynamic capital is a melting pot of the old – Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets, and the new – shining skyscrapers, shopping malls and pop culture. For anyone considering a holiday to South Korea – which everyone should – here are our top picks of sensational Seoul’s highlights: Seoul Tower Standing at […]

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