Consider visiting Nepal when in nearby India or Bhutan
We highly recommend spending several days touring Nepal, in the Himalayas, when visiting nearby countries such as India or Bhutan. Many of the flights from India to Bhutan make stops in Nepal, making...
View ArticleArchery in Bhutan: a private lesson in the national pastime
One of the highlights we arrange for our travelers visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan is seeing an archery competition. The Bhutanese are very passionate about their national sport, and almost every...
View ArticleThe Way of Tea: Experiencing the Japanese tea ceremony
The tea ceremony is one of Japan’s most interesting and enduring artistic traditions. More than a ritual for preparing and drinking tea, the tea ceremony is a means to aesthetic appreciation and...
View ArticleTraditional Buddhist culture in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a wonderful place to experience the rhythms of a traditional Buddhist culture. The atmospheric town in northern Laos sits on the banks of the slow-moving Mekong River, and traditional...
View ArticleVaranasi: One of India’s most spiritual destinations
An endlessly fascinating spectacle of ritual activity unfolds daily in Varanasi (Benares), one of the most sacred places in Hinduism and one of the oldest cities in the world. Hindu pilgrims come to...
View ArticleMust Buy: Lacquer in Burma
Many travelers on Artisans of Leisure tours like to shop for items that are unique to the destinations they are visiting. Myanmar, a.k.a. Burma, is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to find...
View ArticleLearn by Doing While Traveling the World
Want to learn to make mozzarella by hand on the Amalfi Coast? How about a private karate lesson in Kyoto? A surfing lesson in Bali? Would you like to paint porcelain in Austria or assist on an...
View ArticleTibet: Experiencing Buddhist Culture on the Roof of the World
Remote Tibet is a captivating destination where a deeply traditional Buddhist culture thrives amid the rugged beauty of the Himalayas. Once a destination primarily for intrepid travelers, Tibet has...
View ArticleSong Saa: a Private Island Retreat in Cambodia
Song Saa is a great option for travelers wanting a Southeast Asian island retreat that’s off the beaten path. Cambodia’s first (and only) luxury island resort sits on a pair of private islands in the...
View ArticleA Private Cruise on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang
A visit to Luang Prabang, Laos is incomplete without spending time on the Mekong River. Our favorite way to enjoy this legendary waterway is on a private boat. We especially recommend a private boat...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....