5 Places to Escape the Modern World
Namibia
The Himba people, who are semi-nomadic pastoralists, have survived in the desert since at least the 1500s. Learn more...
Bhutan
For decades Bhutan was known for its restrictive tourist visas. While the country has opened up in recent years, traditional dress and customs still constitute the status quo. Read more ...
Myanmar
The Buddhists’ endless search for nirvana is a welcome reprieve from modern Western life. A bit like jet lag, it takes a day or two to adjust to their serene and emphatically non-Western pace of life. Read more ...
Morocco
When shopping in the Medina, one half expects to find a secret door that portals to the 9th-century. Read more ...