PakistanJoin a local guide to navigate icy surfaces, deep crevasses, and ever-changing glacier terrain beneath the towering Passu Cones.AMONG THE GIANTSJourney by jeep and hike to Fairy Meadows, where lush alpine landscapes, star-filled skies, and Nanga Parbat create an unforgettable escape.previousnextGlaciers, Blossoms and Towering PeaksPassu GlacierBlossomsKeris ValleyWhere the Indus meets the ShyokCherry, almond and apricot bloom in springFairy MeadowsCentral AsiaDrive the Pamir Highway across the Roof of the World, where towering peaks, frozen valleys, and endless skies unfold around every bend.Ride the RoofpreviousnextAcross the Pamirs in WinterThe Pamir HighwayArslanbobSary TashVillage between the Pamir and Alay rangesWorld's largest natural walnut forestWinter BazaarsBrowse winter bazaars filled with dried fruits, nuts, and local specialties before continuing through Central Asia's remote snow-covered landscapes.LadakhExplore Leh Old Town, where sun-dried mud-brick houses and narrow winding alleys preserve centuries of local Himalayan culture.AT HIGH ALTITUDEpreviousnextMonasteries, High Valleys and HemisLeh Old TownNubra ValleyHemis GompaLadakh's largest Buddhist monasteryHigh-altitude desert and color-changing lakeSpituk to StokTrek across Hemis National Park, crossing the 4,900 m Stok La Pass, passing through Rumbak village beneath towering Himalayan peaks.MyanmarFollow Myanmar's iconic 3D2N Kalaw–Inle trek through rolling hills, tribal villages and farmland before reaching peaceful Inle Lake.FLOAT AWAYRise with the sun and soar above thousands of ancient temples and stupas in a hot air balloon over Bagan as first light transforms the landscape.previousnextHot Air Balloons and Tribal VillagesKalaw to InleMandalayYangonColonial streets and golden pagodasPagodas and the iconic U Bein BridgeBaganNew ZealandTake a scenic flight above the Southern Alps before cruising beneath waterfalls and towering fiord peaks in Milford Sound.HIT THE ROADpreviousnextSouth Island by RoadAir MilfordRoys PeakHooker ValleySuspension bridges and glacier viewsIconic summit overlooking Lake WānakaRouteburn TrackHike the Routeburn Track through alpine meadows, swing bridges and mountain valleys before reaching panoramic views above the Southern Alps.South AfricaDrive from Johannesburg to Cape Town, crossing rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, wildlife reserves, and unforgettable sunsets.INTO THE WILDpreviousnextFirst Campervan SafariJohannesburg to Cape TownBoulders BeachCape PointViews across the Atlantic and Indian OceansAfrican penguins with pink eye patchesTsitsikamma NPExplore Tsitsikamma National Park along the Garden Route, hiking coastal forests, suspension bridges, and soaring through the canopy.IcelandDrive Iceland’s 1,300 km Ring Road past dramatic waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and striking volcanic landscapes.FOLLOW THE RINGpreviousnextWaterfalls, Glaciers and First SnowRoute 1JökulsárlónSnæfellsnesGlaciers, volcanoes and beaches Glacier lagoon of floating icebergsSólheimajökullExplore crevasses and ice ridges on Sólheimajökull, an accessible glacier adventure near Reykjavík and the Katla volcano shaped by volcanic ash.SwitzerlandAn overnight stay at Berggasthaus Schäfler offers sweeping views across the rugged peaks and valleys of the Alpstein range.SWISS BLISSpreviousnextA Dream in the AlpsSchäfler RidgeMürrenSäntisAlpine trek in Appenzell AlpsMountain village above LauterbrunnenThe MatterhornVisit Riffelsee and Stellisee at sunrise or sunset to watch the Matterhorn reflected in calm alpine waters beneath glowing mountain skies.PalawanDiscover turquoise waters, towering limestone cliffs, and remote sandbars across Coron's beautiful islands, far from the crowds.VIEW FROM ABOVEpreviousnextIsland-hopping AdventuresCoronEl NidoSunz En ResortA quiet hillside retreatHidden lagoons and beachesMount TapyasWake before dawn and climb the 721 steps to the summit for panoramic sunrise views across Coron Bay and the surrounding islands.Koh LipeBegin with beachside yoga at sunrise, then spend unhurried days wandering between beaches, cafés, and quiet island corners.SPEND A DAYpreviousnextUnhurried Island LifeBeachside YogaNew Year's EveTropical IndulgenceUnwind with a traditional Thai massageFireworks above the beachSunset RitualsEvenings drift between Thai food, sunset beers, beachfront bars, live music, and slow walks through Koh Lipe’s Walking Street.TbilisiFrom expressive murals to striking graffiti tucked between centuries-old buildings, every corner of Tbilisi feels like an open-air gallery.ON FOOTpreviousnextCobbled Streets, Hidden CornersStreet ArtHidden CourtyardsCafés & FoodCoffee, wine and local flavorsOld walls draped in vinesOld TbilisiLose yourself among winding alleys, colorful homes, historic churches and carved wooden balconies that define the heart of the city.KazbegiAt the foot of Mount Kazbek, valleys, glaciers, and alpine trails make Kazbegi a premier hiking destination in the Caucasus.ENTER THE CAUCASUSpreviousnextAlpine Beauty Beneath the Mighty CaucasusKazbegi TownTruso ValleyGergeti GlacierKazbegi's highest day hikeAbandoned villages, monastery ruinsJuta ValleyExperience the Georgian Dolomites on Juta Valley's spectacular trail, passing alpine meadows, mountain streams, and the iconic Chaukhi MassifSvanetiHike from Mestia Cross to Koruldi Lakes beneath Mount Ushba, then continue to Koruldi Peak for sweeping panoramas of the Caucasus.TRAIL BY TRAILpreviousnextWild Peaks, Ancient Towers and Glacial ValleysKoruldi LakesChalaadi GlacierMestiaStone houses among ancient Svan towersRiver valley and forest trailsShkhara GlacierUshguli Village and Lamaria Church set the scene for a trail beneath Shkhara, through wildflower meadows and the upper Enguri Valley.AlmatyKazakhstan’s cultural heart, combining rich history, beautiful architecture, and spectacular mountain scenery.CITY MEETS MOUNTAINSpreviousnextCity Below, Adventure Above'Apple' HeritageZenkov CathedralShymbulakAlpine hike above AlmatyHistoric cathedral built from woodGreen BazaarExplore vibrant displays of fresh fruits, aromatic spices, dried goods, and regional specialties packed into a bustling local marketplace.Kolsai LakesThe most accessible Kolsai Lake, Lake 1 combines emerald waters, forested slopes, wooden boats and easy lakeside walks.LAKE TO LAKEpreviousnextEnveloped by Alpine ForestsKolsai Lake 1Saty VillageThe Berry BeltWild berry bushes at every turnGateway to Kolsai Lakes National ParkKolsai Lake 2Hidden deeper in the Tian Shan, Kolsai Lake 2 is reached via an 8 km trail through scenic mountain slopes and wide alpine meadows.AktauLayered mountains rise from the desert, revealing colorful ridges and surreal canyons shaped by centuries of wind and erosion.DESERT CANVASpreviousnextThe Painted Mountains of Altyn-EmelPainted RidgesGypsum CubesAncient TracesLayers from a vanished seaMilky white crystals set in hardened soilRiverbed TrailWalking along a dry, gravelly riverbed, the trek climbs to nearby peaks, revealing the best views over Aktau’s colorful landscape.Kaindy LakeA sunken forest of tree trunks rises from cold waters, creating a surreal mountain landscape surrounded by steep forested slopes.FROZEN IN TIMEpreviousnextA Lake Like No OtherUnderwater SprucesBirch GroveBorn 1911An earthquake and landslide created the lakeKaindy means “birch” in KazakhBumpy Way InRide in a vintage 1960s Soviet off-road van along rugged mountain tracks and across rivers, followed by an uphill forest walk to the lake.CharynSee it from two perspectives: sweeping views from the upper rim and towering rock formations while exploring the lower trail.BETWEEN THE WALLSpreviousnextCarved Though the SteppeUpper & Lower TrailsValley of CastlesCharyn RiverCool off by the river where the trail endsA 3 km walk through sculpted formationsGolden HourStay overnight within Charyn National Park and watch the setting sun illuminate the red cliffs as shadows fill the winding gorge below.
