One of the best ways to see Tibet is not by foot, car, or plane, but by the new high-speed and high-altittude train called the Lhasa Express, which opened last July. Not only does the speedy train save you time--it......more

Ever-widening horizons: that is what today's traveller enjoys. Those of us fortunate enough to live in a rich nation have the option to travel almost anywhere on earth. Yet your decision about where - or, indeed, whether - to go have significant repercussions for both the planet and the communities who may unwittingly find themselves as the target of your travel wish-list....more