Town and country alternate on this easy-paced compendium of the Far East. You'll follow nature trails alive with exotic birds, fragrant orchids and secluded monks at prayer seem a world away waterfalls, on the lookout for the curious profile of proboscis monkeys. Sugar loaf peaks around Ha Long Bay conceal giant caves while outside, brightly-colored floating fishing villages bob about. In the wilds of Borneo, you'll visit traditional longhouses and see al sorts of crafts from dinner gongs to worry beads. Set against these are the Orient's vibrant up-all-night cities where we plan five overnight calls.