There's much to aspire to in Bhutan, a land that flies the flag for universal wellbeing, stunning forests and mountains, and white-knuckle inbound plane rides, writes Larissa Dubecki.
The bustling capital offers insiders a taste of China unparalleled in depth and diversity. Sichuan is hot, jianbing is in, and there's a smattering of excellent drinking spots full of with renao.
On a magic-carpet ride along the Silk Road, Jennifer Byrne finds the shining blue towers and vivid history of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan even more striking than the poets’ promises.