Cruising the emerald waters in a traditional junk boat will provide you with the perfect backdrop to explore the unbelievable Halong Bay. On board, savour authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the midst of hundreds of limestone karsts rising from the idyllic waters of the bay – all from the comfort of your own balcony.

Explore the many temples of Angkor Wat. Listen to locals as they guide you through each unique structure, telling stories of god-kings that once ruled the land. For Tomb Raider fans, be sure to check out Ta Prom and for the fitness travellers, time your run to take part in the yearly Angkor Wat marathon raising money for victims of the Khmer Rouge.

The birthplace of spirituality, Buddhist art and immaculate monasteries, Bhutan is an authentic and graceful country. Hike the tigers nest while you pass a kaleidoscope of pray flags and learn about the Bhutanese belief of GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness). Bhutan exudes mystery and honesty. The spirituality that graces its rolling hills and people is something that needs to be experienced first-hand.

A country that is always on the move, Japan will offer travellers a lesson in sensory overload. A country that constantly evolves and stays ahead of the curve, Japan presents its traditional culture with elegance while remaining a world leader in innovation. An impressive bullet train system will allow you to soak up the fashion and pop culture in Harajuku, visit the fish markets of Tokyo and pay your respects in Hiroshima in no time.

An island measuring 7km in height and a tiny 500m in width, Boracay offers some of the best beaches in the world. Voted the second best beach region after Palawan in 2016, the picture perfect coastline is a romantic haven for honeymooners looking for an alternative to the classic run-of-the-mill Asia escape. Take long walks past multimillion dollar chalets and beach huts or take out a jet ski for an afternoon on the water.

With herds of elephants, wild buffalo and the occasional leopard – Uda Walawe National Park is Sri Lanka’s top game park. Rivaling its African counterparts, this lightly vegetated park is best explored on the back of a jeep as you watch baby elephants keep up with their parents. For the lucky ones that spot a leopard, be the innocent bystanders as you witness them hunt wildebeest in their natural habitat.