Japan is all about quirky contrasts. You’ll be walking down the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to suddenly spot a temple overflowing with history. It’s a country known for its gizmo-friendly culture yet deeply in tune with nature and traditional practices. Spring sees the country enveloped in the delicate pink cherry blossom blooms while winter sees everything turn white under the snow. With so much to see and do, the best...

If you want to travel to a destination that looks and feels out of this world, plan a trip to Mongolia. This enigmatic land has everything from snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands, a mesmerizing desert, and vibrant metropolitan cities. Once the heartland of Genghis Khan’s empire, today, most of Mongolia is sparsely populated. A large percentage of the population still lives a nomadic lifestyle. This unique culture is as big a...