Dear Nicole, In the West, India, China and Japan are seen as the three great “classic” cultures of Asia, and all are much studied and traveled. However, there is a fourth civilization that should be ranked alongside them: Thailand, the great royal culture of Southeast Asia. Thailand is not merely a fun beach destination: its cultural depth and beauty...
Dear Luca Most travelers view Bangkok as a gateway, spending only a couple of nights on the way to, or from, other destinations in Southeast Asia. The thinking often is that, to partake in experiential travel, you need to head out to the rural areas or, at least, to the small towns and backroads. I don’t agree. In my view, wonderful travel experiences...