Seoul is the bustling capital of the Republic of Korea, usually known simply as South Korea to distinguish it from its sinister neighbour to the north. We made our first visit to Seoul late last year and were impressed by its relaxed and calm ambience, its cleanliness and the ease with which Western visitors can navigate the city. In Korea, ancient...

Bali is often called the "Island of the Gods," and is renowned for its beaches, contrasting landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant tourism scene. It is a favourite destination of Australians, who make up a quarter of all international arrivals. With a flight time of between five and six hours from Sydney and only three to four hours from Pe...

Altai Tracks to the Eagle Hunters is LIQUI MOLY Extreme's new guided off-road self-drive tour. It offers the opportunity to explore Western Mongolia and meet the eagle hunters. Also known as 'kusbergi' or 'berkutchi', this group of Kazakh people who have been practising hunting with horses and golden eagles for thousands of years.  This is one...

 The Tatvani Elephant Sanctuary is located in the in the hills of Northern Thailand, near to Chiang Rai. This protected wilderness is home to a small family of Asian elephants who live 'freely, safely, and with dignity far from the noise and exploitation of traditional tourism'. The sanctuary has been created in collaboration with the Kar...

The Royal Highland Festival celebrates and helps to protect Bhutan's highland cultures. It is held every 23 and 24 October in Laya in the district of Gasa, one of Bhutan's most northern settlements 3,800m above sea level.   The festival is held to celebrate, promote and preserve the way of life and culture of the Layap nomadic highland pe...

 Two new sustainable tourism experiences have been introduced in Okinawa. This is Japan's subtropical and southernmost prefecture. Okinawa comprises 160 subtropical islands and a year-round warm climate comparable to Hawaii, Miami and Cancun. It is located three hours by air from Tokyo and offers natural beauty, from lush forests to blue water...