Kyoto was the seat of the royal family for about 1000 years. And it is without doubt the highlight of any trip to Japan. You could spend days here exploring the lovely Japanese Gardens, beautiful temples, gorgeous castle and excellent museums. There are also many walks to take in the traditional architecture.

Guizhou, isolated from the rest of the world for centuries by its mountainous terrain, remains one of China's most isolated and unspoiled provinces. Celebrated for its hospitality, the province is a lively, visual mix of thirteen different ethnic groups. Many of these continue an ancient way of life and time-honored traditions.

The very mention of the Silk Road evokes a sense of romance and remoteness. The highlight of this trip is without doubt the Sunday market at Kashgar!

Hanoi could easily be one of the most beautiful Asian cities. French colonial edifice, lovely lakes is a great contrast with the labyrinth of alleys in Old Hanoi. Arts are also seeing a renaissance in the Vietnamese capital and excursions outside Hanoi give you an excellent insight into the rural Vietnamese life.

Popularly known as "The Rose of the North" and with an enchanting location on the banks of the Ping river, Chiangmai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and a unique cultural identity.

Tibet - the roof of the world - its majestic landscape and interesting culture make this one of the world's most alluring destinations. This trip takes you across some of the most outstanding scenery on the plateau. You will cross two 5000m passes, pass a beautiful turquoise lake and visit smaller towns, like Gyantze and Xigatze where Tibetan tradition is more alive.

The vast grasslands have always been symbolic of Inner Mongolia. This trip will give you an amazing experience of life in this beautiful country - horse riding and seeing sunrise in the grasslands, riding camels and enjoying sunset in the desert, tasting "big meat" and drinking large bowls of wine with the nomads