Travel across Vietnam on a breathtaking cultural and historical journey. Uncover ancient Chinese influences on Vietnamese traditions and striking examples of French Colonial architecture, and trace the impact of the Vietnam War in the north and south. Visit the country’s lively modern cities, taking in temples, floating markets, and the world heritage sites of Huế and Ha Long Bay.

For the first time, this awe-inspiring special bring us on an aerial tour of many of Japan's most stunning isles. From those with storied histories on which the first Christian missionaries sheltered, to craggy volcanic outcrops and those made up of crisscrossing formations of bridges, and even to maritime fortresses buttressing the nations' metropole, we explore the fascinating stories and unique ways of life that make these islands the bedrock of Japan' cultural identity.