Asia
Temples, tea and backwaters: a route through Kerala and Tamil Nadu
South India moves at a different pace to the north, and a loop through Kerala's backwaters and Tamil Nadu's temple towns is best taken slowly.
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Beyond Palawan: island-hopping Siargao and Bohol in the Philippines
The Philippines has more than seven thousand islands and most visitors only ever see one; Siargao and Bohol make a strong case for going further afield.
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Temple-hopping by bicycle in Bagan
More than two thousand temples spread across the Bagan plain, and an e-bike lets you find your own quiet pagoda for sunrise.
Asia
Along the Silk Road: Uzbekistan's blue-tiled cities and the mountains of Kyrgyzstan
Two weeks through Central Asia's old Silk Road cities and its high mountain pastures makes for one of the more underrated overland routes on the continent.
Asia
Japan in three weeks: a first route through cities, mountains and coast
Three weeks is the sweet spot for a first trip to Japan — long enough to slow down after Tokyo without having to choose between the classic sights and the quiet
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