Destination desk

Places, read in full.

A destination is more than its landmarks. Start with season, rhythm, and the kinds of encounters that make the journey worth taking.

Two travellers walking through green Bali rice terraces beside a traditional shrine

Southeast Asia

Bali

Rice-field mornings, living craft traditions, and a calmer coast at journey's end.

Best consideredApr · May · Jun · Jul
Two travellers overlooking emerald limestone islands and a calm tropical bay

Southeast Asia

Borneo

Rainforest mornings, island horizons, and rare wildlife worth the journey.

Best consideredMar · Apr · May · Jun
A rain-washed stone lane beneath cherry trees in Kyoto at dawn

East Asia

Japan

Ancient rituals, future-facing cities, and seasons worth travelling for.

Best consideredMar · Apr · Oct · Nov
Rose-coloured valleys and a few hot-air balloons above Cappadocia at sunrise

Europe & West Asia

Türkiye

Layered cities, carved valleys, and generous tables between two continents.

Best consideredApr · May · Sep · Oct