Asia

Asia

The Historical Birthplace of all major Religions

Carrying the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, Asia is the world’s largest and most populated continent. Its countries are diverse and individualize themselves through specific symbols but there is one thing all of them have in common: the mythology and the strong religious and cultural belief are maintained and passed from a generation to another. The historical birthplace of all major world religions, Asia is a continent where the sacred combines with natural beauty, treasured traditions and one of a kind attraction.

Start your journey with Russia, the largest country by size and explore the trans-Siberian railway which will take you through every kind of landscape imaginable. Find your peace in the birthplace of Buddha, Nepal, with Mount Everest as the most preeminent. Cherish the astonishing culture well preserved in its natural environment in Papua New Guinea or climb the volcanoes and taste the delicious cuisine of Indonesia. Take pictures of the Taj Mahal, one of the great wonders of the world or take a trip to the main financial centers Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or Shanghai. Take part in the pilgrimage in the annual Hajy at the Kaabah in Mecca and be impressed with the infinite beauty of the gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda in Burma.

Find your peace, explore the unique cultures of Asia, a place of ancient belief and maintained tradition.

The Deadly Petals of the Lotus: Xian Mt. Huashan Hiking trail

Are you in search of excitement and suspense in a miraculously beautiful landscape? If so, you should consider taking a journey to Mt.Huashan. The path through 'The Brilliant Mountain', situated near the... in: China, Asia

Home To Mythological Creatures: Heaven Lake

With a very suggestive name, the Asian lake formed in a caldera is a natural hotspot you don't have to die to go to but may be a destination to die for. Believed to be the home to the Lake Tianchi Monster, a mythological creature associated to... in: Asia

Natural Therapy Resort: Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is the fourth largest lake in world which has been used as a source of healing starting with biblical times. It might seem tricky how a place called dead can contribute to one’s health, but the mineral content of the water can make... in: Asia

Tradition, Natural Beauty and Fun at the Full Moon Party: Ko Pha-ngan

Ko Pha-ngan is a Thai destination which may not ring a bell due to its complicated name. If you spent a night enjoying the Full Moon Party, if you relaxed in the herbal sauna at Wat Pho or if you had taken pictures of the Royal River Than Sadet... in: Thailand, Asia

Where Coconuts Come From: Lakshadweep Islands

The Indian islands with the name translated from Sanskrit as “one hundred thousand” represent the least populous Union territory and the largest producer of coconuts of the country.

in: India, Asia
Mother Nature’s Gift to China: Wuyi Mountain

The finest of all there is in China’s natural wealth seem to have converged on Wuyi Mountain in China’s Fujian Province.

in: China, Asia
Chishui’s Hues of Red: Chishui Danxia Landform

No other site in China defines red as vividly and uniquely as the Chishui Danxia Landform in Guizhou Province does.

in: China, Asia
A Natural Calamity Which Made History: Mount Pinatubo

The feared volcano Mount Pinatubo made history in June 1991 when it caused the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century and the largest eruption in living memory. The mountain with its name translated as “grown” from the Tagalog... in: Philippines, Asia

Stay Away, Evil Spirits from Southwest!: Uluwatu Temple

High atop the edge of a cliff, perched 250 feet above where the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean laps at the southernmost tip of Bali, sits a temple believed to ward off the evil spirits from the southwest. This architectural wonder that is the... in: Indonesia, Asia

Rocks!: Dajin Lake

The beauty of Dajin Lake in Taining County of Fujian Province in southeastern China knows no boundaries. Land, water and sky have come in complete harmony to perfect a work of art that spreads out to a vast 461.8 square kilometers by the central... in: China, Asia

The Eye Candy of Zhangye: Zhangye Danxia Landform

Without going into the geological jargons, eye candy is what would best describe the Zhangye Danxia Landform. It is literally a massive piece of art that spans more than 400 square kilometers in the Linze and Sunan counties of the Gansu Province... in: China, Asia

Cheap, beautiful, traditional and modern: Yogyakarta

On the Island of Java in Indonesia, just near the southern coast is Yogyakarta. What’s most amazing is how much there is to see, eat, play, and experience in such an egzotic town. Getting around Yogyakarta might not be easy, but there are... in: Indonesia, Asia

Tropical Paradise for Both Lazybones and Activebones: Boracay Island

Boracay Island is the spot of land in the Philippines renowned for its rare gleaming white puka shells, which are said to be the best in the world. The Kar-Tir Shell Museum in Iligan impresses with a rare collection of these prestigious sea... in: Philippines, Asia

Trainshopping: Maeklong Railway Market

The name Maeklong does not sound too familiar when you cannot associate it with something precise. Once you know and see the market with this name, you will definitely remember it  forever. Through the core of this real colorful fresh market... in: Thailand, Asia

Not the Ordinary Concrete Metropolis: Suzhou

Next to Shanghai, Suzhou is the second most industrial town in China. So, you’d think that Suzhou would be a modern, concrete metropolis, right? Wrong! There were once hundreds of gardens within Suzhou; and although that many don’t exist anymore... in: China, Asia

Ride the Dunes!: Wadi Rum

After a tiring trek or hike, stand/sit atop one of Wadi Rum’s peaks and luxuriate in a 360-degree view of your kingdom. Yes, indeed it is very easy to feel like a king as you survey the beauty that surrounds you in Wadi Rum, one of Jordan’s most... in: Saudi Arabia, Asia

Get Drawn into the New City's Tradition and Values: Kota Bharu City

Kota Bharu translated as the “New City” in Malay is a very attractive touristic destination because of its impressive number of mosques, the museums and the old unique architecture of the former royal buildings.

in: Malaysia, Asia
Not An Ordinary Highway: Nakasendo Highway

The name Nakasendo Highway is a serious misnomer. It's not a traditional highway in the sense that it has fast speeding cars careening down the asphalt. No, this is one of five historical roads used during the Edo Period (1603- 1868) from Tokyo... in: Japan, Asia

Diving in a Volcano with Barracudas: Barracuda Lake

Barracuda Lake also known as the Cayangan Lake has been declared one of the world’s natural sanctuaries not only because of the natural beauty and paradise like features but mostly because of its unusual variation of temperature. The water... in: Philippines, Asia

The Cold Rain Shadow Vastness: Gobi Desert

No one thinks of deserts being cold, do they? So, imagine how surprised you’ll be when you find out that the Gobi Desert in northern China and southern Mongolia actually is, well, cold!

in: Asia
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