In search of the paradise valley in search of the paradise valley

The Himalayas of northwestern Bhutan are peaks of such otherworldly beauty, locals believe them to be home to spirits. In the remote village of Laya, an annual highland festival celebrates their earthly inhabitants — but don’t be surprised if you come across a strange creature or two

Bhutan is one of the most desirable birding destinations on the planet, as Stephen Moss discovered on a Limosa Holidays trip to the legendary Land of the Thunder Dragon…

This week’s dream: the forest of rock in ...

Yunnan province in Southwest China is home to one of the world’s highest and most storied ancient trade routes. For centuries, mule caravans traversed the historic path, transporting tea from the lush

A single-volume 2,500-year history

R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface , returns to her fantasy roots this month with her new novel, Katabasis , hitting shelves. It follows two rival Cambridge students, Alice and Peter, who travel to the Underworld on a rescue mission to save their professor. Read on for an exclusive look at the second chapter, which sees the pair entering Hell for the first time...