This tour takes us to the soul of Japan with a focus on the mystical, spiritual places and traditions of this extraordinary land. We will walk ancient Buddhist pilgrimage trails, wander exquisite centuries-old gardens, visit sacred shrines and mountain-top monasteries, undertake a Zen meditation session and see the genius of some modern-day architects and designers who keep the traditions alive. This tour includes some of Japan’s most famous sites and some of it least known. It is Japan at its tranquil, deeply traditional and breathtakingly beautiful best.

Join Judy for the famed Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2019. This wonderful event has grown so much in popularity, both in India and with guests from abroad, that it can be a little overwhelming. We therefore offer you a fully organised framework in which you can simply turn up and enjoy the talks, music, discussions, food, arts and crafts.

If you are a new writer (or would like to be !) you may like to join us for a writing retreat with renowned Australian author Sue Woolfe, which will be held in Jaipur right before the Lit Fest.

India has some of the most diverse wildlife habitats on earth and this journey takes you into the heart of its wild places – to the famed wildlife reserves of Ranthambor National Park in Rajasthan, to remote Kaziranga National Park in India’s far north-east, to the vast Sundarbans of West Bengal. There is then the option to add on a visit to the little-known or visited Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The tour will be led by Judy Tenzing and her colleague and friend, (Mr) Avijit Sarkhel, from Kolkata, who is one of India’s finest naturalists with a special passion for birding.

Bhutan is one of the world's most unique and rewarding destinations and on this tour you will have the additional treat of attending the annual festival of the Black-Necked Crane at the 17th century monastery of Gangtey in the remote and mystical Phobjikha Valley in central Bhutan. This valley is famous as the winter resting place for the cranes who fly in every autumn from Tibet. The festival pays homage to these sacred birds as well as offering us a chance to see the traditional dance and music of this region of the Himalaya. Add to this the opportunity to see the great sights of eastern Bhutan - the stunning Paro Valley, the capital Thimphu and the picturesque dzong of Punakha and you have a unique and memorable experience in this hidden gem of the Himalaya.