Crossing the chain of mountains that separates Bhutan’s Paro and Thimphu Valleys is the Druk Path, an ancient trading route that has been used by Bhutanese for generations, and which offers one of Bhutan’s finest short treks. Soak up breathtaking views of the towering rugged peaks of Mount Johmalhari and Jichu Drake as you pass by ancient monasteries, ruined forts, gin-clear alpine lakes and lush forests of oak, pine, rhododendron and spruce.
Costa Rica is an exotic playground brimming with lush rainforests, astonishing wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery. It’s also home to the spectacular and imposing Arenal Volcano. Looming large and ominous, Arenal is an unavoidable presence when travelling in Costa Rica’s north. Its perfectly symmetrical conical shape is a dream for sightseers and photographers.
Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, and an ecological wonder. During the wet season and monsoonal floods, the lake swells to five times its dry season size, earning it the nickname “Cambodia’s beating heart”.
A land of exquisite natural beauty, of dramatic landscapes, exploding geysers and luminous blue icebergs, Iceland is well known for its natural landmarks and attractions. One of the biggest drawcards to this land of fire and ice is an attraction not on land but in the sky - the famed Northern Lights.