China: The Ginseng Hunters

China: The Ginseng Hunters

CHINA The Ginseng Hunters September is one of the most rewarding times to explore Changbai Mountain in northeast China. The summer crowds begin to thin, the forests start to take on their first autumn colours and the mountain air is already crisp. Recognised as a...
Laos: A Mekong River Adventure

Laos: A Mekong River Adventure

LAOS A Mekong River Adventure 6 Days / 5 Nights | Vientiane – Pak Lay – Xayabouri – Kuang Si – Luang Prabang Embark on an unforgettable 6-day, 5-night journey aboard a majestic traditional wooden boat, cruising upstream along the legendary Mekong River from Vientiane...
Nepal: Carving Kathmandu’s Heritage

Nepal: Carving Kathmandu’s Heritage

nEPAL Carving Kathmandu’s Heritage Walk through the streets of Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur and you will see it everywhere – carved wooden windows, temple doors and roof struts, each one covered in fine detail. This is Newari woodcarving, an art form that has...
Vietnam: Wild Wellness

Vietnam: Wild Wellness

vietnam Wild Wellness Set along the Son River beneath the limestone peaks of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges offers a new expression of regenerative hospitality in one of Vietnam’s most remarkable natural landscapes. With 30...
Uzbekistan: Modernist UNESCO Treasures

Uzbekistan: Modernist UNESCO Treasures

UZBEKISTAN Modernist UNESCO Treasures We are delighted to share some breaking news from Uzbekistan: at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Tashkent Modernist Architecture: Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia was officially inscribed on the...