Transport Yourself Immediately With Our Favorite Travel Photos From Around The World

Over January, our talented team of photographers based around the world were busy bringing you uniquely captivating pieces of culture and visually stunning parts of the world. This is our list of the best bits, we hope you enjoy.

A Photographer’s Guide to Choi Hung Estate

Hong Kong-based Photographer Kim Lo shoots one of the most underrated pieces of architecture, the Choi Hung Estate, one of Hong Kong’s oldest public housing estates.

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A Traveller’s Guide to Singapore’s Chinatown

Singapore’s Chinatown, located on the edge of the central business district, is full of colour and classic ornate design. Angela Koblitz’s documents this evocative architecture which is also a highly popular tourist hotspot.

Why Are Women Still Marching in 2018?

Over 200,000 protesters took to the streets of Los Angeles for this year’s Women’s March 2018 and many more did the same in other cities across America. We sent out photographer Stephanie Castellon and others to cover this protest and one of the most significant issues under Trump’s presidency.

20 Beautiful Photos of Athens’ Plaka Neighbourhood

A small village inside the Greek capital, the Plaka Neighbourhood is one of the city’s most photographed districts. Thomas Gravanis shows us why in a series that features neoclassical mansions and original Greek ouzeri taverns.

Meet Christophe Vasseur, Creator of the Best Croissants in Paris

Du Pain et des Idées bakery has been making some of Paris’s best croissants for the past 15 years. Rachel Moyer took us behind the scenes of this famous locale, documenting the croissant-making process and meeting owner Christophe Vasseur.

The Amazing Piercings of Malaysia’s Thaipusam Festival

Under the light of the moon, the most devoted Malaysian Hindus perform shocking acts of penance for Thaipusam, a festival which isn’t for the faint-hearted.

Learn to Collage With Lisbon Artist Margarida Girão

We sent our photographer Marina Watson Peláez to capture a behind-the-scenes view of Lisbon artist Margarida Girão’s studio, showing us what’s next for this amazing visual artist and where she draws her inspiration from.

The 5 Best Markets in New Delhi

Palak Mittal documents the hustle and bustle of New Delhi’s crazy marketplaces.

A Guide to Trekking Egmont National Park, New Zealand

On a recent adventure to New Zealand’s North Island, photographer Jason Kane shot his trek through the Egmont National Park, immersing us in lush greenery and epic landscapes.

Meet Malaysia’s Songkok Cap Maker

This 82-year-old Malaysian Songkok cap maker is the only one left maintaining this traditional handicraft, and we sent Irene Navarro to photograph this dedicated professional.

25 Captivating Photos of Mt Cook

Jason Kane’s photographs of Mt Cook document an enthralling land of jagged mountains, gigantic glaciers and exquisite off-the-grid adventures.

How Vietnamese Guides Row With Their Feet

In the Ninh Binh province of Northern Vietnam, the locals have developed a unique rowing method. Photographer Vu Pham Van found out first-hand.

A Brief History of the Grand Palace in Bangkok

One of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks and popular tourist attractions, the Grand Palace is a picturesque beauty, and Kit Dale was there to show you why.

21 Photos that Prove Arequipa is Peru’s Most Beautiful City

The little known city of Arequipa is one of Peru’s most beautiful cities, photographed by Mia Spingola.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.