The Soul of Japan

This journey invites you into the everyday life of Vietnam, where culture is shaped by place, people, and history. Moving slowly through North and Central Vietnam, we explore villages, waterways, and historic towns while experiencing living traditions—shared meals, local practices, and quiet encounters that bring the country’s character to life.

Discover a side of China most travelers never see on our unique itinerary revealing wild panda habitat, rare wildlife and Chinese nature at its most entrancing—including close-up panda encounters.

Photograph striking mountain landscapes and rare wildlife including golden snub-nosed monkeys, get close-ups of giant pandas at research bases, and document life in traditional Tibetan villages—plus the Terracotta Army!