Classic Japan & Treasures of the Mekong

My Tho is a city in Vietnam, located in the Mekong Delta region, known for its floating markets and traditional Vietnamese culture. Read more about My Tho, Viet Nam

Fukuoka, the capital of the Prefecture of the same name, is located on Kyushu Island in Japan, and spreads out around scenic Hakata Bay. It is an interesting city with its attractive coastlines, shrines and relics of the aborted Mongolian invasion. Surrounded by mountains and sea and an untouched natural environment, interestingly its attractions are contemporary rather than traditional, but they are still very much worth seeing. Read more about Fukuoka, Japan

The capital of the prefecture of the same name, Hiroshima, situated at the centre of the Chugoku region in western Honshu – Japan’s largest island – is possibly best known for being the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon. Today, though, it is a modern cosmopolitan city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers. Many of the famous attractions are connected to the horrific split second of the bomb blast on August 6, 1945, and are truly well worth visiting. Read more about Hiroshima, Japan

Popularly known as Miyajima, the Shrine Island, Itsukushima is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the NW of Hiroshima Bay. The island lies 12 km WSW of the port of Hiroshima, and is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gigantic red gate to the shrine can be reached at low tide off the north side of the island. Read more about Miyajima, Japan

Okayama is the capital city of the Prefecture of the same name, located in the western part of the island of Honshu in Japan. Its port lies on Lake Kojima, that enters the north side of the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, which separates the major islands of Honshu and Shikoku. Twenty-five kilometres south of Okayama is the Great Seto Bridge that spans about 10km of waterway. Read more about Okayama, Japan

Okayama is the capital city of the Prefecture of the same name, located in the western part of the island of Honshu in Japan. Its port lies on Lake Kojima, that enters the north side of the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, which separates the major islands of Honshu and Shikoku. Twenty-five kilometres south of Okayama is the Great Seto Bridge that spans about 10km of waterway. Read more about Okayama, Japan

Osaka, the heart of the Greater Osaka Area, is located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, and is the third largest city in Japan. Historically it is also regarded as the commercial capital of Japan, as evidenced by its daytime population being over a million greater than its night time population. From above ground and underground shopping malls and specialised shopping complexes, to the unusual America Mura which offers both new and used clothing, as well as flea markets, and the Asia Pacific Trade Centre with its international wholesale market, shopping here truly is a fascinating experience. Read more about Osaka, Japan

Osaka, the heart of the Greater Osaka Area, is located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, and is the third largest city in Japan. Historically it is also regarded as the commercial capital of Japan, as evidenced by its daytime population being over a million greater than its night time population. From above ground and underground shopping malls and specialised shopping complexes, to the unusual America Mura which offers both new and used clothing, as well as flea markets, and the Asia Pacific Trade Centre with its international wholesale market, shopping here truly is a fascinating experience. Read more about Osaka, Japan

Tokyo, located on the eastern side of the main island of Honshu, is the core of the most populated area in the world (urban area 38M). The small fishing village of Edo was fortified in 1457 with Edo Castle (The Imperial Palace now stands at this location) and became one of the largest cities in the world by the 18th C. Its stringent policy of seclusion ended in 1854 and opened Japan to outside trade. Read more about Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, located on the eastern side of the main island of Honshu, is the core of the most populated area in the world (urban area 38M). The small fishing village of Edo was fortified in 1457 with Edo Castle (The Imperial Palace now stands at this location) and became one of the largest cities in the world by the 18th C. Its stringent policy of seclusion ended in 1854 and opened Japan to outside trade. Read more about Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, located on the eastern side of the main island of Honshu, is the core of the most populated area in the world (urban area 38M). The small fishing village of Edo was fortified in 1457 with Edo Castle (The Imperial Palace now stands at this location) and became one of the largest cities in the world by the 18th C. Its stringent policy of seclusion ended in 1854 and opened Japan to outside trade. Read more about Tokyo, Japan

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the largest city of Vietnam in SE Asia, is situated on the banks of the Saigon River which flows into the Mekong delta, in the south of the country. Phu My, 70km to the SE, is one of the many ports used by tourist ships bringing visitors to this rapidly developing and dynamic city with more than 6 million citizens. Ho Chi Minh City’s architecture and lifestyle is a combination of American and Chinese influences. Read more about Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the largest city of Vietnam in SE Asia, is situated on the banks of the Saigon River which flows into the Mekong delta, in the south of the country. Phu My, 70km to the SE, is one of the many ports used by tourist ships bringing visitors to this rapidly developing and dynamic city with more than 6 million citizens. Ho Chi Minh City’s architecture and lifestyle is a combination of American and Chinese influences. Read more about Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Sa Ðéc is a city in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, known for its flower gardens, bustling markets, and traditional river life. Read more about Sa Dec, Viet Nam

Tân Châu is a town in Vietnam known for its traditional silk weaving and peaceful riverside scenery. Read more about Tan Chau, Viet Nam

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia, known for its rich history, cultural sites, and vibrant city life. Read more about Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Oudong is a town in Cambodia, historically significant as a former royal capital with several ancient temples and stupas. Read more about Oudong, Cambodia

A riverside city along the Mekong River in Cambodia, known for its French colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the local markets, historic pagodas, and the famous bamboo bridge. Kampong Cham is a quieter and traditional part of Cambodia, offering an authentic experience. Read more about Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Siem Reap is a city in Cambodia, famous for being the gateway to the Angkor Wat temple complex and its vibrant cultural scene. Read more about Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is a city in Cambodia, famous for being the gateway to the Angkor Wat temple complex and its vibrant cultural scene. Read more about Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is a city in Cambodia, famous for being the gateway to the Angkor Wat temple complex and its vibrant cultural scene. Read more about Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is a city in Cambodia, famous for being the gateway to the Angkor Wat temple complex and its vibrant cultural scene. Read more about Siem Reap, Cambodia