Nishinari

The largest slum in Japan is attracting a new breed of visitor: backpackers

Mai Chau

The Vietnamese valley is a rich mix of ethnic minorities—and butterflies

Miura Coast

Take an easy, crowd-free hike on the Kanagawa shoreline

Xishuangbanna

Borderland China offers a fertile mix of nature and ethnicities

Yakushima

Nature paints the forest green on this verdant Kyushu island

Kagoshima

Go under the volcano in southern Japan

Chhattisgarh

Off the beaten track in the tribal heart of India

Toyako Onsen

Listen for rumblings at a Hokkaido lake that never freezes

Hiking Tanzawa

Pristine nature and gorgeous views are only ¥2,000 away

Shonai Eigamura

Get a glimpse behind the scene of Japan’s samurai movies

Dokdo

Just don’t call it “Takeshima”

Nagasaki Nights

The southern city is a hotbed of after-hours fun