Exploring the Extraordinary

The magical beauty of Inlay Lake has attracted and fascinated people since time immemorial and even today it is full of golden mystique and captivating allure. Flowers, tomatoes, cucumbers and beans are cultivated on Lake Inlay's remarkable floating plantations. Lake Inlay in Myanmar is most assuredly a unique and natural world full of warmth and magnificent beauty.

With its small canals and wide creeks, the Mekong Delta in South Vietnam is as multifaceted and contradictory as the country itself. Covering 3,900 square kilometres it is the third largest delta in the world. Situated at the central junction of seven canals is the floating market of Phung Hiep, an intriguing experience. The Mekong Delta - colourful, exotic, fascinating and always a surprise!

Our journey through Lan Na, the 'Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields', begins in the historically rich city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The impressive cultural diversity of the mountain people and the beauty of nature make a journey through the former kingdom of Lan Na a truly unforgettable experience.

Karelia, the most eastern province in Finland, fascinates with its vast, untouched, wild and romantic scenery. Yet this region has a lot more to offer as apart from the obvious allure of nature there are also many cultural treasures to be discovered. The unspoiled wilderness and natural beauty of the infinite lake land scenery of Karelia makes it a place of irresistible charm and magical allure!

Located in the center of Taiwan is the legendary Alishan Forest Railway that is extremely popular with both railway enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The starting point of the fascinating journey into the rainforests and mountain world of Taiwan is Chiayi. When visiting Chiayi it is a must to visit the authentic marketplace in which there is just about everything.

The Dingle Peninsula in the southwest of Ireland is well known as one of the country's most scenic locations. It is also a region with a fascinating history and the origin of its villages and farms date back to Early Christian and even prehistoric times. The 1500 inhabitants of tiny Dingle Town have for generations been closely associated with the sea.

The legendary Menam Chao Phraya is often referred to as, 'The Royal River,' and is the largest and also the most important river in Thailand. For several centuries the everyday life of Bangkok, formerly known as Krung Thep, has been closely associated with its canals. Boat tours through the Klongs, narrow and extensive canals, are a good way to enjoy the city's sights.

There are many ways by which one can travel across the state of Rajasthan in northern India but the train is probably the most fascinating. This journey explores the history of India's former maharajahs and mughals and begins in Delhi, India's great capital city. Historically, culturally and scenically the journey has provided many colorful impressions of Royal Rajasthan.

We begin one of the most beautiful sea journeys in the world in Bergen, an ancient seaport and trading town where we will be passengers on Norway's, 'Hurtigruten'. The Bryggen district was once founded by the German Hanse and is one of Bergen's most famous landmarks. The houses that once belonged to German traders make the charming historical district look more like an open air museum.

The famous train S1 leads through both Central and South Vietnam, one of the most fascinating countries in South East Asia. In the 19th century Da Nang quickly evolved to become the most important harbour and financial metropolis in Central Vietnam and thus replaced Hoi An as the country's main city. The Vietnam S1 train travels from the capital of Hanoi deep into the south of the country.

Unique cultural treasures and wonderful natural landscapes are to be found along the Kings' Way in the heart of Jordan which is one of the most fascinating roads in the world. The historic Road Of Kings leads to Madaba and is the oldest route to the Holy Land and to Mount Nebo that overlooks the Promised Land and into the colourful desert landscape of Wadi Rum to the Red Sea coast.

Situated in the extreme north of Europe the Lofoten have always been a special place. The picturesque beauty of this group of islands located just off the Norwegian coast has lost nothing of its age old fascination and colorful sense of history. The beautiful unspoiled landscape of these 'Islands Of The Gods' is full of captivating mystique and natural splendor.

In summer Lapland's exceptional flora is in full bloom with little hint at its close proximity to the Polar Circle and many who travel there are attracted by the long and virtually traffic-free roads that lead through its vast wilderness. Due to its exceptional range of winter sports activities the small holiday resort of Sirkka has become extremely popular in the winter months.