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I'm normally averse to posing for pictures. But encouraged by my guide, I hired a local photographer just outside the Taj Mahal compound entrance for a short shoot.

Dispatch, Taj Mahal: Wonder and delight on an impromptu visitA last-minute visit to the Taj Mahal yields wonder and tranquility — and photos to remember.

So-called fairy chimneys in Pasabag, or Monks Valley.

Magic beneath the surface in Turkiye's CappadociaWhat captivates visitors most about this region is what's on or under the ground, from its otherworldly landscape to numerous...

Japan continues to lead the world in tourism growth. Pictured, the Kabukicho entertainment district in Tokyo.

Asian cities shine in Mastercard Economics Institute's 2025 travel trends reportTwo Japan destinations, Tokyo and Osaka, topped the list with the largest gains in worldwide flight bookings this summer. Of...

The Mekong Kingdoms' Boheme on the Mekong River. The ship made its debut in December.

Mekong Kingdoms' Boheme sails into the heart of LaosSince its December debut, the ship has offered a rare view of Laos' culture and scenery to a new wave of cruisers that includes...

Lotus ponds at the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, one of the properties that is a setting for the third season of "The White Lotus."

Spoiler alert: 'White Lotus' again drives demand for a destinationInterest in travel boomed to Maui and Sicily, where the HBO series' first and second seasons were filmed. Now it's Thailand's...

A wellness-related scene from season three of "The White Lotus," featuring Laurie (played by Carrie Coons) and her "health mentor," Valentin (played by Arnas Fedaravicius).

What 'The White Lotus' gets right about luxe wellnessOpulent resorts, entitled vacationers and a murder-mystery plot line are all hallmarks of the hit HBO series, but this year the...

The Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn said it would sell the ship to Japanese line Mitsui Ocean Cruises.

Seabourn to sell Sojourn to Japanese cruise line MitsuiIt will be Mitsui's second Seabourn ship: It already operates the 458-passenger Mitsui Ocean Fuji, the former Seabourn Odyssey,...

The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is one of the hotels where the third season of "The White Lotus" was shot.

'The White Lotus' is again inspiring travel, this time to ThailandThe third season of the HBO series is underway, rousing set-jetters to book Thailand hotels, including the ones where the...

Several dishes were served before the An'xi Tieguanyin tea tour, including country-style earthy chicken soup, Buddha's hand tea-scented chicken, braised bamboo shoots and stir-fried wild mushrooms.

Viking Yi Dun sailing steeped in Chinese tea traditionsTea was the main event during an eye-opening shore excursion on the ship's inaugural coastal China voyage for English speakers.

A boat ride around the Osaka Castle.

Culture, foodie scene, a great value: Why Japan continues to be popularJapan welcomed a record number of visitors last year, fueled by post-pandemic travel and pop culture.

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