Destinations

Visitors can barely move without running into the imperious wonders of royal Seoul. This guide will tell you how they came to be and when to go.

The Mergui Archipelago, Maldives, Komodo, Raja Ampat – all have earned their titles as some of the best dive sites in the world. But Sipadan deserves a mention as well, and diver Juanita Pienaar knows why.

Writer and historian Jeremiah Jenne takes the Maokong Gondola outside of Taipei for a taste of the country’s tea and a look into its past. Whether it’s a tourist trap or a beloved destination for tea lovers depends on how far you are willing to walk.

The history of the Wakhi people and the Wakhan Valley is complex, and the journey across the Pamir Highway can be unpredictable, barren, and cold. In the faces of the Wakhi people, there is warmth.

It’s the land of lakes, so jump right in – or maybe just check out the plush hotels and scenery. This cultural center of India has lakeside treats for travelers looking to put their eyes on something wet in arid Rajasthan.

Travelogues speaks with Lucia Eppisser – restaurateur, sommelier, and one half of the team that created the most romantic fine dining location on Yangon’s Inya Lake, SEEDS.

Remnants of a feudal age, the samurai castles of old are the tourist attractions of today. From Kyoto to Okinawa, the shogun centuries are alive and well in the preserved architecture of the Land of the Rising Sun.

For travelers who want to experience Taiwan away from the rush of Taipei, Tainan is a slower, more historic city – some might even say the island’s oldest.

Expert photographer Jordan Hammond made Bali his home and did some of the best shooting of his life on this paradise. Here’s how.

From the 17th century architecture of the luxury Amangalla to some of the best seafood in Sri Lanka, a day in Galle Fort is for history lovers, epicureans, and shopaholics alike.

The Bolaven Plateau just east of Pakse in Laos is perhaps most famous for its coffee, but for hikers who aren’t afraid of heights, there are incredible waterfalls to be found.

Vietnam has plenty of golf courses worth a mention, but it’s Danang golf that brings travelers to beaches, mountains, and world-class links all in one place.