North Korea is one of the most isolated places on earth and one of the last bastions of Communism. We explore the outstanding natural beauty of its Kumgang Mountains, admire the flamboyant architecture of its socialist capital Pyongyang and stand on th...

We discover the culture and history of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan as we explore the fascinating cities of Samarkand, Ashgabat, Bokhara and Khiva. We also visit ancient sites including the ruins of the city of Merv and the Parthian Fortress of Nisa. Sp...

This journey through the Tien Shan mountain range has been made over thousands of years by silk traders. We follow in their footsteps along the ancient route from Kyrgyzstan through the Torugart Pass to Kashgar, Chinas Silk Road city. From verdant past...

On this Vietnamese adventure we travel along the beautiful coast from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. We visit the beaches of Nha Trang, the ancient imperial city of Hue and the historic sea port of Hoi An. Using local transport and staying in simple hotels...

On this trip we cruise through the dramatic gorges of the Yangtse River. We explore the cosmopolitan cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai and the rice paddies and villages of rural China. We admire the spectacular karst landscapes at Guilin, the Buddhist s...