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Mount Fuji: climbing, panoramic views and lakes

Mount Fuji stands at 3,776 metres, making it the highest peak in Japan. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people climb it, but many arrive unprepared. This guide is for those who want to make the most of the experience: choosing the right Mount Fuji climbing route, preparing for changing weather conditions, discovering the best photography spots, and returning safely after an unforgettable adventure.

Hanoi differently

Authentic, chaotic, colourful, dense, noisy, alive. These are the words that best describe Hanoi, a city full of contrasts. As a departure or arrival point for a stay in Vietnam, the capital leaves no one indifferent, and can often frighten travellers who deliberately choose to spend little time there. Yet Hanoi has much to offer beyond the major tourist sites, and allows travellers to really immerse themselves in local culture and life. If you're passing through Hanoi and have a little time to spare, here are my top tips for living like a local and discovering Hanoi differently.

3 Days at the Wheel - in Jeju

Jeju is South Korea's little paradise. An island buffeted by the winds at the far south of the country, where small green mountains meet the shores of the East China Sea. Here, I share my 3-day itinerary behind the wheel of your own car (yes, it's possible!).

China's 4 most spectacular landscapes

China is an immense country. It traverses an almost bewildering diversity of climates, cultures and landforms. It is often associated with its futuristic megacities and imperial treasures, but its natural landscapes are among the most impressive in Asia. From the karst peaks rising out of the mist to the colourful mountains of the Gansu desert, here are four spectacular sites that show another side of the country, and above all why they are worth the trip.

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