Although technically an autonomous region of China, Tibet has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as home to three World Heritage Sites. All of which may be found in the capital city of Lhasa—plus one Tentative listing, the Yalong region, which is the cradle of Tibetan culture. The three places within Lhasa are each highlights of any Tibet cultural itinerary offering unique vantages of the beauty, history, architecture and culture of this stunning land.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal
Visiting Nepal’s four UNESCO World Heritage Sites is like traveling backwards in time—seeing the birthplace of Lord Buddha, touring the ancient monuments of long-ago dynasties dedicated to Hindu and Buddhist deities, and visiting national parks whose headwaters provide flowing life for so much of a vast region. From intricately carved architectural details to the peak of Everest—Nepal is not short on splendor, as these four sites comprise innumerable marvels.
Wendy Perrin 2021 Trusted Travel Experts Awards
THE WOW LIST is a collection of exceptionally knowledgeable and well-connected trip planners around the world, all rigorously vetted and road-tested, based on my decades of experience as a travel journalist and based on recent trip reviews from my readers.
Wild Journeys, Responsible Travel: An Earth Day Message
Wild Journeys, Responsible Travel: An Earth Day Message
When tourism works to successfully protect natural and cultural heritage, it also invests in safeguarding this legacy for future generations. Sustainable tourism will only successfully transform the entire industry if we each do our part.
Sanjay Saxena Q&A: The Foremost India Expert Discusses Travel & Our ‘Festival of Rajasthan’ Journey
Sanjay Saxena, Director of Operations at Nomadic Expeditions, was born in New Delhi, India. A professional guide since 1979, Sanjay has led groups on touring, trekking, climbing, and on safaris to Mongolia, Tibet, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Venezuela, Peru, Iran and across his homeland India.
Why Destination Specialists Are Essential
Then there is the lifetime of expertise of the travel expert who has not only been to a place but guided numerous tours to and throughout the region. Experts who have contacts not only in-country but along the routes they tour. They know their roster of destinations like the back of their hand. Their degree of knowledge would certainly be enjoyable to obtain, but it would also require a lifetime of passionate pursuit.