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You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.

Situated between China, Tibet, and Pakistan in the northern tip of India, the Ladakh region offers travelers a fascinating mix of cultures, sparsely populated landscapes, and the world’s highest road.

Cruises often get a bad rap for not offering much in the way of fitness or outdoor adventure. But there are some thrilling itineraries with adrenaline-fueled excursions, from polar expeditions to invigorating river cruises.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

Before visiting a traditional onsen, you need to know these specific rules for entering (and enjoying) the natural-spring bathhouses.

Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.

Gorgeous leaves are everywhere in Japan, from the center of Tokyo to a lake backed by Mt. Fuji.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.

Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.

If you like art, flowers, fireflies, or sumo wrestling, it’s Tokyo time.