Destinations

Uzbekistan is well off of most travelers’ radar, but Khiva is a very special destination, a fascinating hub of Central Asia history that is not to be missed.

Tohoku is Japan’s under-traveled jewel. Here, the harsh winter season gives life to the snow-monsters of Mount Zao and the slopes of Aomori.

Throughout Asia the exploitative practices of elephant tourism are being phased out, and Tiger Tops in Chitwan is looking for the middle ground to protect their remaining elephants ethically and carefully.

If you’re looking for a hot winter in Asia with desert dunes and the finest accommodations, Muscat is an up-and-coming destination for adventure travelers who like to relax away from it all.

Many dzongs were originally Buddhist places of worship; today they are the administrative offices, museums, and cultural stages that make up some of Bhutan’s best tourist attractions.

Four hundred years of myth, superstition, bloodshed, and glory reverberate through the 83 buildings of this hilltop fortress. This is Himeji Castle.

Lake Baikal is a Remote Lands favorite. For the adventure traveler, there’s nowhere better in the whole of Russia for dog-sledding, ice driving, and the culture of Siberia.

The full version of Richard Collett’s ATV adventure up the conical volcano of Mount Mayon from our Hot and Cold Winter Issue, featuring lava, ziplines, history, and more.

With a touch of the modern and a touch of the Khmer kingdom, Chef Meng Luu and Malis Siem Reap are bringing Cambodian cuisine back to life.

If you’re watching the latest season of Naked and Afraid XL, you probably think Palawan is a lot tougher than it is. Check out this Remote Lands pick for your winter holiday in 2020.

It has been a long wait since the refurbishment began in 2017 but the new and improved Raffles Singapore – now with 115 suites – reopened on August 1, putting a fresh shine on the finest hotel in the Lion City.

Kashmir is one of the last final frontiers for travelers to India; get off the beaten track with these five lesser visited sites.