China: A City of Porcelain

China: A City of Porcelain

CHINA a city of porcelain For more than a thousand years, Jingdezhen has transformed clay into objects admired around the world. In 2026, the Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were newly inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, bringing fresh...
Maldives: Women of the Islands

Maldives: Women of the Islands

MALDIVES women of the islands The Maldives is known worldwide for its luxury tourism industry, yet a quieter trend is emerging on several inhabited islands: women are creating and leading unique tourism experiences that connect visitors with local culture. Rather than...
Mongolia: The Hidden Grand Canyon

Mongolia: The Hidden Grand Canyon

Mongolia  the hidden grand canyon Deep in the southern reaches of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert lies one of the country’s most spectacular and least-visited natural wonders: Khermen Tsav. Often described as Mongolia’s own Grand Canyon, this remote landscape...
Philippines: Manila’s Michelin Trail

Philippines: Manila’s Michelin Trail

PHILIPPINES Manila’s Michelin Trail Last October 2025, the MICHELIN Guide had officially conferred 104 Philippine-restaurants ranging from MICHELIN-2 and 1 star, Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Select for Manila and its Environs and Cebu. These honors serve as a strong...
Bangladesh: Floating Guava Markets

Bangladesh: Floating Guava Markets

Bangladesh Floating Guava Markets Before the famous rivers of Bangladesh merge into the mighty Bay of Bengal lies one of the country’s best-kept secrets: the floating guava markets of the Barishal region. Hidden deep within a maze of canals, rivers and lush...