Asia

A melting pot of cultures and cuisines, Asia is a feast for all the senses. Experience centuries of history come to life, in cities where ancient traditions and modern innovations are found side-by-side. Let your tastebuds run wild in a street market or fine dining experience, and discover tropical rainforests, ricefields, lakes and beaches, in a kaleidoscope of vibrant landscapes. Practice your Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, or one of the other 2,300 languages spoken in Asia.

Head to Singapore for unrivalled culinary experiences – Dine in the Dark and be served by blind or visually impaired wait staff and guided through a journey of taste, smell, touch and sound. Feast at Timbre+, a food hall housed in colourful shipping containers serving a range of different cuisines as well as live music most nights. Explore the modern luxury of Marina Bay, take a night safari with the local wildlife, embark on a traditional ‘bum boat’ river ride, dine on authentic cuisine in Chinatown and ride your favourite Hollywood blockbuster at Universal Studios.

Press play on Malaysia for a melody of musical treasures – the Penang House of Music is an interactive history museum that tells the stories of the island’s musical heritage, from history, to famous locals and other art forms such as bangsawan, boria, ronggeng, puppet theatre and Chinese opera – a must-visit for music history buffs. Continue your Malaysian experience with a visit to the Batu Caves, hammer your own beautiful pewter souvenir at the School of Hard Knocks, and then ascend the world’s sixth tallest tower in Kuala Lumpur for a sumptuous buffet lunch with a view to match.

Or opt for a trip to Japan – where shinkansen bullet trains connect you to a multitude of bustling cities, each with their own unique vibrancy. Play with modern technology, learn the secrets of sushi making in the country where it all began, then venture off track to explore a land where two-thirds are mountains. In the warmer months, hike through zen rock gardens and cherry blossoms to temples and shrines, or take to the slopes in winter for some of the world’s top skiing.