Despite offering some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, Shirakawa-ko isn’t all that famous. “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “isn’t that village in Gifu Prefecture with the thatched roofs one of ...

We all know about hot spots like Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper – they're what help make Alberta a go-to destination. Fair enough, since they're home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada ...