Oh, Kolkata! Welcome to India’s intellectual, artistic & cultural capital

Over in the eastern India, in the state of West Bengal, the country's third largest metro area (pop 14.1 million) was founded in 1690 by the British colonizers as Calcutta, and was the capital of the Raj until 1911. Also dubbed "the City of Joy," i

Top 10 things to discover in Mumbai

Also called Bombay, Mumbai is now the largest city in India, and one of its main economic lungs. The contrasts are striking, as everywhere in the country. Extreme poverty and wealth rub shoulders in sometimes indescribable chaos. It's hot, it's dus

An imperial journey: old meets new in Tokyo

Paragliding in Vietnam

Travelers usually rave about Vietnam’s magnificent natural beauty, rich culture along with unique traditional lifestyle from north to south. Furthermore, by motorbike or on tours is the typical way most travelers choose to discover those features.

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan

Celebrated by the Japanese according to the Gregorian calendar only since 1873, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have evolved their own unique set of customs. Let me share a quick primer on Shōgatsu in Japan with you - it's a festive time of year

An intro to Osaka, Japan's 2nd city

Located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan and just under three hours by train from Tokyo, Osaka is spread across 221 square kilometers and has a population of 2.6 million. During World War II, air raids and bombings level

Terrific, tropical Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island

Awash in the balmy waters of the Gulf of Thailand 45 kilometers off Vietnam's southwestern coast and due south of Cambodia's southern coast, Phu Quoc (written in Vietnamese as Phú Quốc) is 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and has a population of

10 of Sydney's best beaches

If you’re visiting or moving to Australia, both Sydney and Melbourne are greatly appealing for many reasons, including their nearby beaches. Melbourne has its share of pleasant beaches, mostly with calm waters. But they pale in comparison to the on

6 of India's top historic marvels of architecture

India has been a land of rich history and heritage Some of the prominent religion of the world grew here. Powerful dynasties and clans rules India time to time and left their mark on the heart of the country. Right from Mughals to Rajputs, and Briti

Sri Lanka's beaches are the best in the Indian Ocean

This island country south of India is a year-round destination which is home to stunning yet affordable beach resorts, and among other things offering fabulous sandy beaches and some of the most exciting surf in the Indian Ocean. These beaches r

5 top attractions of Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, India

Out in northwestern India's Rajasthan state, 4½ hours west of the historic city of Udaipur and some 1,200 meters up in the Aravali Mountains, the good-size (pop. 23,000) town of Mount Abu is the state's only hill station (a refuge especially in summ

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Tokyo's hip Shibuya neighborhood opens 3 new restaurants

The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Tokyo's hip Shibuya Neighborhood opened three new restaurants in late November on the hotel's second-floor Tower Side Terrace. These restaurants include:

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Kimono-clad luxury adventures in Kyoto

Hoi An, Vietnam named 2019 'World's Best City to Visit' by 'Travel+Leisure'

“What is the best city in the world to visit right now?” This is the question Travel + Leisure asked its readers every year. The criteria to rate include sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value. This year,

Honeymoon paradise Hawaii at a glance

The Philippines' Baguio city an under-the-radar gem

Not for its ambrosial Ube (purple-yam) jam or the warm, English-speaking Igorots (the traditional peoples inhabiting the surrounding region). Not even for the glorious pine trees that hug the city or the smiling sunflowers that romance the hills, B

Indonesia's Komodo dragon island not being closed to tourism after all, but...

The island of the famed Komodo dragons was due to be closed to visitors in 2020 to prevent overtourism, but they've changed tack, and instead will charge everyone a cool $1,000 to visit. Worth it?

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Australia's exquisite Springbrook National Park

With spectacular waterfalls, exquisite natural beauty, and lush rainforests, Springbrook National Park is located in southeast Queensland less than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Brisbane and makes up a quarter of the World-Heritage listed Gondwana

Autumn in Japan's Ashikaga & Tatebayashi areas, north of Tokyo

Japan's Ashikaga & Tatebayashi Areas, an Hour North of Tokyo's Asakusa Station along the Tobu Railway Limited Express Ryomo Line, are Gorgeous Autumn Destinations Full of Natural Beauty, Colorful Momiji Valley Splendor, and Exceptional Wine from 100

Experience nature & samurai culture in early autumn in Nikko & Aizu, Japan

Travel from Asakusa,Tokyo to Nikko (113 miles) and Aizu (55 miles farther) to Combine an Early Experience of Fall at Japan's Highest Altitude Lake with an Introduction to Samurai Culture in a Castle Town.

The northern part of Honshu, Japan's main isl