The mysterious Forbidden City, twisting streets of hutongs, notorious Tiananmen Square with its stern portrait of Mao Zedong — Beijing's sights add up to an evocative mix of eras and cultures.
Vibrant Hong Kong is yin and yang. It’s a high-speed megalopolis with skyscrapers and busy professionals, and it’s an urban oasis dotted with Taoist temples and parks where locals practice tai chi.
This wee land in the United Kingdom has a mythical appeal all its own. The streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow are rich in culture, while the many castles open a window to the past. Visitors can take a swing at the birthplace of golf, St. Andrews; discover otherworldly landscapes in the Highlands; and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.