b"Explore Shirakawagofrom TakayamaGifu, JapanLeavingTakayamabehind,travellerswindthroughalpinevalleystoShirakawago,aWorldHeritagevillageofsteepthatchedfarmhouses.Fromthehillside viewpoint the scene feels almost unchangedforcenturies,thenaguidedwalkthreadsbetweenwoodenhomes,fieldsandshrines,withstoriesofwinter snows and mountain life. A half day that distilsrural Japan at its most atmospheric.Kotagede heritage trails and artisan encountersYogyakarta, IndonesiaUnearththelivingheritageofKotagede,Yogyakarta'sSilverVillage,onaprivateheritagetrail.Wanderthroughthishistoricformercapital,learning about its rich past and unique architecture.Then,engagedirectlywithlocalmasterstocraftsilverjewelleryasakeepsake,weavetraditionalLurikclothorstampauniquebatikmotif,takinghome a tangible piece of this enduring culture."