Category: Asia

Beyond Haunted Castles: Five Spooky Trips Around the World

With ghoul season upon us, there’s nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned ghost story. You’ve probably heard a few of the big ones: Anne Boleyn wandering the Tower of London with her head tucked under her arm, the ghostly guests of the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, or the many spirits said to haunt New Orleans. […]

Why Autumn Is a Great Time to Visit Uzbekistan

September is an odd month for travel. Summer’s winding down, but it’s too early to think about winter yet, and you’re stuck in a gap with nowhere obvious to go. Uzbekistan solves that problem well. The intense heat of the Central Asian summer has eased, September and October bring properly comfortable temperatures, and it’s one […]

Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast: The Country’s Best-Kept Secret is Out

When most people picture Sri Lanka, they imagine misty tea plantations or the famous train journey through the Central Highlands. And while those experiences remain spectacular, there’s a quiet shift happening in how travelers are discovering the island. The south is having a moment. Recent floods in the hill country have reminded visitors that Sri […]