Monk hanging spiraled incense coils at the Man Mo Temple on Hong Kong Island. Red and gold tones dominate in a soft light.

A visual tour of Hong Kong

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Text: Marcella van Alphen
Photographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen

One of the most densely populated places in the world, Hong Kong is an urban jungle to explore. From luxury brand flagship stores to vibrant markets, from high-end hotels and spas with exquisite restaurants to Michelin-star local dim sum eateries, from mountainous parks with stunning vistas to exotic beaches, from traditional temples and authentic fishing villages to modern architectural marvels, from Chinese medicine stores to trendy art galleries, the city is full of contrasts!

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Visual tour of the United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates are a very new country built out of the desert. Just a few kilometres away from Dubai, the hub of shopping and luxurious hotels, and Abu Dhabi betting on culture, the more traditional emirate offers a completely different experience.

Here is a compilation of our best shots capturing the essence of the United Arab Emirates to inspire you. Don’t forget, sharing is caring!

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Young Basotho shepherd wearing the traditional wool blanket, and walking with donkeys in Lesotho.

Visual tour of Lesotho

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Lesotho is an enclosed country within South Africa set up on a high mountain-top plateau that was shaped by 30 million years of volcanic lava flowing, forming a 1.5-kilometre thick basalt layer. For the past 150 million years, water erosion formed the beautiful valleys and dragon-like cliff line that separates Lesotho from South Africa on the east side. The kingdom in the sky was created in 1827 by the beloved and wise king Moshoeshoe and a fascinating destination to travel through. Keep exploring

Visual tour of Oman

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Probably one of the most welcoming countries in the Middle East where the heat of the sun is only capped off by the warmth of its inhabitants, the Sultanate of Oman is a fantastic playground for adventure seekers and outdoors enthusiasts. With its rich history, strategic position on the ancient trade routes that provided Oman with international influences over the centuries, proud culture, and long-lived traditions, the pearl of Arabia will most definitely seduce you!

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