
By Lizzie Johnson - India and Far East specialist
Having never visited Japan before I was delighted when the Kansai Tourist Board invited me to explore this region in March. Full of contrasts between the proud traditions of the past and the fast growing technological era, Japan had long fascinated me, ...

By Lizzie Johnson - India and Far East specialist
I knew immediately that I would love the bustling energy of Vietnam. After a much needed nights sleep in very comfy beds at Hanoi’s Sofitel Metropole, we set out to explore. The city has a decidedly French feeling, with tree lined avenues ...