Asia

While Japan is relatively small, it offers an amazing array of beautiful ecosystems set in beautiful national parks across the country. What with gorgeous coastlines, idyllic islands, dense forests and towering volcanoes there is plenty to…

Recently, Japan announced that it was running a “test tourism” trial, welcoming small groups of international travelers. However, anyone that was hoping to enjoy the country’s cherry blossoms has lost out. It turns out the cherry trees…

It has been a long two years and more since travelers could enjoy everything Japan has to offer. In fact, the country has taken an abundance of caution relating to COVID-19 and its residents. However, on Tuesday, May 17, the Japan Tourism…

Laos is one of the most isolated countries in Southeast Asia and has finally reopened its borders this week after two years of the pandemic. International travelers are once again welcome to visit the landlocked country, which borders…

In recent years a growing number of travelers have experienced Dark Sky Parks around the world. A new growing trend is the Quiet Parks movement which allows travelers to experience pure silence on their vacation. Read on to find out where…

We can all tell when spring is in the air, as floral landscapes take over the scenery. Whether it’s the iconic cherry blossoms of Japan or the colorful tulips in the Netherlands, people of the world are treated to an incredible display.…

International travelers have waited a long two years to visit Hong Kong. However, the government issued a statement on Friday, outlining plans to ease back on restrictions on May 1. The news comes as COVID-19 cases gradually stabilize in…

In the past, train travel was as common as commercial flight is today. However, many travelers still prefer this alternative way of getting from A to B. If you have the time, train journeys allow you to relax and watch the beautiful scenery…

Anyone looking for true adventure with breathtaking Himalayan views can get just that on a historic hiking trail through Bhutan. The Buddhist kingdom, set high up in the Himalayas, is opening the Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60…

On Friday this week, Japan will lift its entry ban from 106 countries, including the US and the UK. However, for those dreaming of exploring the streets of Tokyo or Kyoto, you will still have to wait a while. Travel ban lifted in Japan…