Retaining something of the exotic romance of the days of the Silk Road, this fascinating region is still blessed with some dazzling reminders of its glorious heyday. Magnificent cities such as Bukhara and Samarkand still exude a timeless aura of wonder and tradition, their gradual restoration to former glory instilling in...
The pristine landscapes of the Arctic Circle, along with the dark forests that blanket the remote foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, present us with some of the last unexplored frontiers in Europe. Blessed with some of the most dramatic scenery left on the continent, these are lands that still evoke memories...
This is an area of the world, more than any other, where history and tradition have become inextricably juxtaposed with the technical advances of the modern age. It is a region that can boast some of the most ancient cultures on earth and some of its most far reaching advancements. This...
Filled with the colour, majesty and romance of ages past, the Indian Subcontinent presents visitors with some of the most intoxicating destinations on earth. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas, to the spice scented jungles of the Malabar coast, this is a region of astonishing cultural diversity and scenic grandeur....
Pulsating to the rhythms of the Latin beat, Central and South America combine a unique fusion of European and Afro-Caribbean culture, with some of the most captivating and inspiring landscapes on earth. Its natural attractions are without parallel, boasting as it does probably the most unique and comprehensive collection of flora...
Infused with the romance of ages past, the Middle East has lain at the crossroads of commercial, religious and cultural trade for thousands of years, resulting in an intriguing mosaic of countries that can boast an incredible cultural and historic legacy. From the shores of the Mediterranean, to the azure waters...
Stretching from the endless dunes of the northern Sahara to the fascinating tribal lands of the Volta Basin, North Africa is blessed with a rich abundance of scenic and cultural diversity. Drawing on the influences of its Middle Eastern, European and African neighbours, the region is home to some of the...
Historically influenced by China to the North and India to the West, South East Asia has evolved into a region of incredible richness and diversity. Spiritual and dramatic, blessed with lush scenery, wonderful food and a warm and hospitable people, the region is a cultural melting pot, with a tumultuous history...
Beyond the sands of the Sahara lies an Africa of almost unrivalled majesty. Here, across the expansive savannahs of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, and amongst the deltas and jungles of Botswana and the Congo, Mother Nature plays out her daily battle of survival against the raw magnificence of the...