Many of our favorite destinations are deeply connected to Buddhist history, including sacred pilgrimage sites in India, mountaintop monasteries in Japan, the iconic Tiger’s Nest hike in [...]

Derived from ancient Shinto rites celebrating a good harvest, Sumo is Japan’s truly unique national sport. The tournament’s lively pageantry is as exciting as the matches themselves, which can [...]

By Toni Xu My family and I had such a great time traveling with Randy, Bev and Zen, who I hadn’t seen for 15 years! Of all the places to have a grand reunion, Egypt was an incredible one. There [...]

Overview & History Despite experiencing some of the most putrid and indescribable odors we have ever experienced anywhere in the world, we believe a visit to spellbinding and colorful [...]

Edinburgh is one of those incredible cities that has it all: charm, fantastic history, great food, endless activities, and a landscape that will mesmerize even the most seasoned traveler. Take a [...]

By Toni Xu My family and I had such a great time traveling with Randy, Bev and Zen, who I hadn’t seen for 15 years! Of all the places to have a grand reunion, Egypt was an incredible one. There [...]

Overview Opened with much fortune in 2009, the modernist Acropolis Museum was designed by U.S. based architect, Bernard Tschumi, and Greek architect, Michael Photiadis. Next to the Louvre in [...]

Fes Evidence of Morocco’s 3,000-year-old Jewish heritage can also be found in the 2014-reopened Slat al Fassayine Synagogue in Fes. The newly restored 17th-century synagogue, the oldest [...]

In Sri Lanka, tea is not just central to life in the Hill Country, it is a vital part of the entire nation’s culture. From its role as the hot beverage of choice to its place in the economy, [...]