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As the world’s largest cave system, Hang Son Doong can easily fit a Boeing 747 jet into its huge underground halls, and it even has its very own weather system. The cave is millions of years old, created by the mighty Rao Thuong River as it eroded the limestone, forming this enormous tunnel beneath the... View Article

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The Silver Cloud Expedition is the most luxurious vessel in the cruise line’s expedition fleet. Towering prisms of ice and deep blue seas provide a majestic backdrop for close encounters with colonies of Adélie, gentoo and emperor penguins, and for astonishing sightings of minke and humpback whales as they soar out of the icy water.... View Article

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The epitome of a challenge, scaling Mount Everest is a serious achievement even for a seasoned mountaineer. Granting access to quite literally the top of the world, the mountain stands at almost 30,000ft above sea level, famously making it the highest peak on earth. Usually, an expedition would take nine weeks or more, but Furtenbach... View Article

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A part of the atmosphere once reserved exclusively for astronauts, near-space is now becoming a destination for daring civilians. The stratosphere, mesosphere and lower part of the thermosphere create near-space, somewhere between the Armstrong limit (above this, humans need a pressure suit to survive) and the Kármán line (where the atmosphere meets outer space). Taking... View Article

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Cloud10 racing is the brainchild of Tony Rey, one of the world’s greatest yacht race leaders and coaches, who has competed in the America’s Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Olympics. With a wealth of knowledge about all things sailing (he began sailing at the tender age of seven) as well as insider access... View Article

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Inspired by the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, which made the islands of Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay famous, the Anantara Layan Phuket has launched an exclusive package for 007 aficionados. Board a private jet from Bangkok to Phuket, where a limo will whisk you off to Villa Similan, the largest... View Article

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Explore the tropical islands on the eastern coast of Thailand, known for dreamy beaches fringed with coconut trees and dense jungle. While Thailand is a year-round destination, we recommend visiting in April to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year. The only downside (or upside for sun worshippers) is that this is the hottest month. Escape... View Article

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Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge is perched on a secluded bluff overlooking a wild stretch of coast, with far-reaching views of the Southern Ocean and unspoiled Kangaroo Island wilderness. From here, a short helicopter ride lands guests on Thistle Island, where the Adventure Lady awaits to glide through the ocean to nearby Hopkins Island. Just... View Article

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For travelers already familiar with Southeast Asia, and first-timers looking for an authentic experience, Aqua Expeditions has a luxury cruise that offers a deeper insight into the diverse history of the region by those who know it best. Your vessel is the 205ft Aqua Mekong, designed by the Saigon-based architects Noor Design using local sustainable... View Article

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Championing off-the-beaten-track tours, Walk Japan launched a brand new itinerary — the Tōhoku Hot Spring Snow Tour. The fully guided snowshoe expedition showcases the region’s rugged landscapes, bountiful snow scenes and onsen (hot springs). Journey through the rural Tohoku region and encounter gigantic mountains, remote valleys, rocky coasts and vast forests during this eight-night tour.... View Article

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Nestled in the Himalayas, the magical region of Ladakh (which means ‘land of high passes’ in the region’s Tibetic dialect) has never failed to entice world travelers. The snow-capped mountains, clear sapphire lakes and ever-changing sand dunes are home to rare and exotic wildlife — the most elusive of which is the snow leopard. Your... View Article

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Registered as a Unesco World Heritage site, New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park is an incredibly remote (and famously inaccessible) area of sublime natural beauty. See it for yourself from above with a helicopter flight through the lakes and alpine valleys. Discover the fjords of Milford Sound (which you can only get to by helicopter) and... View Article

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