Explore the charming villages and stunning scenic countryside of the Ionian Islands ● discover beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters ● admire the unique Venetian architecture and historic landmarks ● experience the distinct cultural identity shaped by Italian influences ● enjoy the local cuisine and musical traditions ● visit the seven islands, each with its own distinct character and charm.

Walking in the Engadine - St. Moritz Valley ● Train journey on the famous Glacier Express ● Hikes at the foot of the Matterhorn ● Jungfrau Region, the Bernese Alps and the base of Eiger, the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world ● Exploring medieval Bern and Zurich Old Towns and scenic Interlaken and Lucerne

Remote, exotic, mystical Gobi Desert ● Annua Naadam Festival ● Ancient capital of Karakorum ● Traditional cooking class and evening concert ● friendly nomadic herds people ● Sleep in a ger!

Vibrant Addis Ababa ● Churches of Lalibela ● Colourful Timkat festival ● Spectacular Simien Mountain scenery ● Christian churches, gilded monasteries

'Experiential' Tokyo sightseeing ● Bullet Train to Hakone ● Hakone Outdoor Museum ● Historic Takayama ● Kyoto: Temples & shrines ● Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park

Snows of Kilimanjaro from Kenya's Amboseli Park Ngorongoro Crater: natural wonder Endless Serengeti plain Great Rift Valley Exotic spice island of Zanzibar

Hattusas UNESCO site and Hittite Empire capital ● haunting medieval ruins of Ani with thousand church spires ● cliff-hanging Sumela Monastery in Pontic Mountains ● Lake Van boat excursion to Akdamar Island's Armenian church ● King Antiochus's audacious mountaintop monument at Nemrut Dag ● Byzantine Trabzon and Black Sea coastal exploration

'Imperial cities', Meknes, Fes, Marrakech ● Volubilis, Morocco's only Roman site ● Atlas Mountain vistas and charming villages ● Merzouga dunes - Sahara experience ● Dramatic Todra Gorge ● Relaxed seaside town of Essaouira

Borobudur: largest stupa-style Buddhist monument in the world ● Prambanan: most extensive Hindu temple site in Indonesia ● Bali - island paradise ● Lake Toba & Samosir island