Thailand

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

On the map, Thailand is roughly the shape of an elephant’s head, with a long trunk stretching down towards Malaysia. Which is appropriate enough, given how many of these large,…

Sri Lanka

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

Sri Lanka has a recorded history that spans back 3000 years. Like its massive neighbour India, Sri Lanka is a diverse country, home to many religions, ethnicities and languages. It…

South Korea

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

Despite remaining firmly off the popular tourist trail, South Korea is a dream destination – an intriguing, welcoming nation which seamlessly combines the conveniences of modernity with a deep reverence…

Jordan

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

While this Arab kingdom in Western Asia typically conjures up images of vast sprawling deserts, it is, in fact, a remarkably diverse destination offering ancient churches and castles, spectacular mountain…

Japan

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

Japan could just be the weirdest and most wonderful country on the planet. It’s the country that gave us samurai warriors, Hello Kitty and the Sony Walkman (remember those?) and…

India

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

Vast, diverse, deeply spiritual and utterly unforgettable, India is unlike anywhere else on earth – a melting pot of ethnicities and religions, a treasure trove of history and culture, and…

China

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

China’s thriving development is set against an ancient backdrop, first brought to the world’s attention by the 13th-century adventurer, Marco Polo. Its imperial dynasties are richly remembered in Beijing’s Forbidden…

Bhutan

By LightSpeed, July 30, 2020

Consistently voted the happiest country in the world, the little nation of Bhutan is set at the far eastern end of the Himalayas, between India and China. Bhutan only began…