Almost any India visit will include epic fortresses, exquisite temples, sublime palaces and bustling local markets, and we recommend these wholeheartedly. However, any great India trip will go beyond the obvious, and include special features such as a private dinner at the residence of our friend, an expert on Indian art, whose wife is a gourmet chef.

Dot the world's most stunning mountains with traditional Buddhist and Hindu communities, blanket its lowland jungle with profuse and accessible wildlife, sprinkle UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites throughout its ancient towns, and it's easy to understand why the kingdom of Nepal continues to be one of the world's greatest adventure travel destinations.

An emerging destination in world travel, the small island country of Sri Lanka offers an amazing variety of experiences in close proximity. Explore ancient Buddhist archaeological sites, colonial tea plantations, wildlife sanctuaries and age-old cities.

At the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Turkey’s fortuitous geography has made it the world's greatest epicenter of exchange between East and West for the past 5,000 years. The culmination of the Silk Road and the capital of four distinct empires, for sheer cultural wealth and diversity, Turkey is unrivaled. 

Steeped in a history of powerful dynasties, diverse religious traditions, and political transformations, Vietnam is changing by leaps and bounds. A hopeful current is buzzing throughout much of the country, and it's a thrill to watch the chaos and order play out their yin and yang amidst honking horns, noodle stands, tranquil rice fields, French-colonial remnants and glass high-rises.