More than just an exotic travel destination, China is a phenomenon. Home to one of the world's longest continuous civilizations, it's a country of contrasts; from picturesque rural landscapes to teeming cities with both untamed and idyllic natural beauty.

This short journey into Laos begins with a boat ride up the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Spend time in the ethnic villages, watch weavers and artists at work, picnic by idyllic waterfalls, and stop at village markets before catching a flight to Vientiane.

Flying in to Lukla, explore the mountains and valleys around towering Mount Everest, rest in Nepalese teahouses, learn about the traditions and cultures of the famous Sherpa and spend time in exotic Kathmandu.

This cultural journey across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand includes many of the highlights of Southeast Asia: from bustling Bangkok and colonial Saigon to dense jungles and floating villages. We visit the tragic Killing Fields in Phnom Penh and explor...