Cambodia, the land of smiles, is a veritable paradise for adventurous travelers.

The beauty of Alaska is best experienced on the 49th state’s fabled Inside Passage, the narrow southeastern gulf that stretches for more than 500 miles roughly from north to south in one of the most astounding natural settings in the world.

Anyone who wants to see a little paradise and enjoy our “onzen” and other purely Japanese treats will delight in Kyushu.

Recommend’s Asia editor, Sergio Ortiz, is in Okinawa, Japan, capturing daily life through his camera lens.

Fiji is best experienced on one of its small offshore islands during one of those lazy, tropical afternoons when the sea is calm and a warm breeze ripples the water, rustling the palms growing at its edge.

Sergio Ortiz, Recommend’s Asia editor, is in India capturing everyday life through his photographic lens.

From deserts to sea,villages to great cities, Asia’s premier country has it all.

The last 12 months were filled with momentous happenings, especially in the thrilling and exotic Asian and South Pacific destinations.

In our November issue, we highlight Tanzania as the African destination to send clients to in 2013. Although it’s outshined by more publicized neighbors like South Africa, Kenya and Botswana, this east African country offers an array of one-of-a-kind experiences.

Our Asia/South Pacific Editor focuses his lens on Japan.