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Taiwan’s second-largest city is changing its industrial focus and emerging as a modern hub of entertainment and culture.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Hop from island to island in the cradle of the Philippine archipelago, where miles of beaches provide the setting for resorts, colorful festivals and folk tales.

Thousands of jagged, green peaks rising out of the emerald waters, surrounded by the colourful sails of traditional boats, give this bay an almost magical appeal.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

In Indonesia’s central island discover ancient wonders and rich traditions, smoldering volcanoes and sprawling megacities, tapestries of rice paddies and the lively atmosphere of busy markets.

In Indonesia’s central island discover ancient wonders and rich traditions, smoldering volcanoes and sprawling megacities, tapestries of rice paddies and the lively atmosphere of busy markets.

Embark on a fantastical toy train journey through a compound of spectacular pointed Hindu temples built more than 1,000 years ago.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Embark on a fantastical toy train journey through a compound of spectacular pointed Hindu temples built more than 1,000 years ago.

In Indonesia’s central island discover ancient wonders and rich traditions, smoldering volcanoes and sprawling megacities, tapestries of rice paddies and the lively atmosphere of busy markets.

Embark on a fantastical toy train journey through a compound of spectacular pointed Hindu temples built more than 1,000 years ago.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

Pristine beaches, Buddhist shrines and traditional fishing villages await on this Vietnamese island getaway.

In Indonesia’s central island discover ancient wonders and rich traditions, smoldering volcanoes and sprawling megacities, tapestries of rice paddies and the lively atmosphere of busy markets.