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Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read
The Train Suite Shiki-shima: A New Way to Explore Japan
A sleeper train without compare, the ultra-luxe Train Suite Shiki-shima is poised to set a new standard for multi-day journeys to...
Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Art Meditation Experience at Chohouin Temple
A truly unique spiritual activity, the Chohouin Temple’s Art Meditation Experience aims to take visitors beyond their physical...
Alex Gillam
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Singapore's Mouth-watering Tekka Market
The Tekka Market is an open-air world in itself; the air is rich with the aroma of roghan josh (lamb curry), Sri Lankan spices, fragrant...
Alex Gillam
Oct 12, 20211 min read
teamLab Reconnect in Roppongi
The newest addition to their world-class collection of exhibits, teamLab Reconnect takes visitors on a physical and mental journey that...
Alex Gillam
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Shibuya Sky
The tallest point in all of Shibuya, this breathtaking open-air observation deck offers a birds eye view of some of Tokyo’s most famous...
Alex Gillam
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Hydrangea Festival at Mishima Skywalk
From an elevation of nearly 1400 feet, a traditional visit to the Mishima Skywalk offers unrivaled views of Mt. Fuji & the Suruga Bay,...
Alex Gillam
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Hike Through History at Mt. Takao
Cherished by the people of Japan for more than a thousand years, Mt. Takao is an easily hikable mountain steeped in sacred asceticism,...
Alex Gillam
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Seongsan Sunrise Peak
Encircled by a ring of 99 jagged rocks resembling a larger than life crown (fitting for what has come to be known as the crown jewel of...
Alex Gillam
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Home Hosted Tea Ceremony in The City of Ten Thousand Shrines
Kyoto, Japan As part of the Kyoto Women’s Association ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to the artistic pastimes of this ancient...
Alex Gillam
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Chitwan National Park
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose dense jungles, verdant plains, and...
Alex Gillam
Feb 26, 20212 min read
Where in the World: Malaysia
Home to 28 million people, Malaysia’s strategic position between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea has long made it a meeting...
Alex Gillam
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Kabutocho, Tokyo's Trendiest Neighborhood
The gem of Nihonbashi’s maze-like alleyways, Kabutocho began its life as Tokyo’s main financial hub, and has since been revitalized into...
Alex Gillam
Feb 11, 20211 min read
The Ethereal Fairy Stream of Mui Ne
A water fissure from the nearby Rom Island, Mui Ne’s Fairy Stream is a unique, red-hued waterway flanked by awe-inspiring sand dunes,...
Alex Gillam
Jan 19, 20212 min read
The Tunnel of Light, Panoramic Beauty Like No Other
Few countries reflect on the relationship between man and nature like Japan, and there is perhaps no finer example of this than the...
Alex Gillam
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Lake Toyoni, Japan's Heart-Shaped Treasure
First made famous by a Japanese television commercial, Lake Toyoni is one of the stand-out wonders in an island renowned for its natural...
Alex Gillam
Dec 3, 20201 min read
The Ifugao Rice Terraces
Banaue, Ifugao, The Philippines One of the most striking sights on Earth, the Ifugao Rice Terraces are a series of irrigated rice...
Alex Gillam
Nov 17, 20201 min read
The Red Lotus Sea, Thailand’s Magical Freshwater Lake
A hidden gem in a country brimming with world famous wonders, The Red Lotus Sea of Udon Thani is one of the best kept secrets in...
Alex Gillam
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Phraya Nakhon Cave, a Hidden Mystical Wonder
Discovered just 200 years ago in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, the Phraya Nakhon Cave has quickly garnered a reputation for being one...
Alex Gillam
Oct 28, 20201 min read
Camp Leakey, an Icon of Borneo
The jungles of Borneo are rich with wildlife found nowhere else in the world, and it is here that you will discover Camp Leakey, an...
Alex Gillam
Oct 15, 20201 min read
New & Noteworthy: 36 Plus 3, Kyushu’s Luxury Sightseeing Train
A blend of new & old paired with both Western & Japanese traditions, this elegant 6 car train is the perfect opportunity to experience a...
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