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Asia is almost too massive and diverse to conceptualize as a digestible travel destination. On the one hand, there are the ultramodern countries like Japan, Singapore which are very prosperous and in which people enjoy high standards of living. On the other, there are very poor countries like Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia where people struggle to get a few grains of rice each day. Of course, there are also many countries lying somewhere in the middle like Malaysia as well as the emerging powerhouses of China and India. Each country has something unique to offer.
From sublime coastlines to snow capped mountains, rolling landscapes fed by the monsoon rains and frenetic cities fizzling with energy, Asia’s landscapes are mind-bogglingly diverse. As are their highlights; from trekking Malaysia’s steamy jungles and wildlife spotting in southern India to horse riding through the Mongolian steppes, skiing Japan’s Alps and dodging falling coconuts on one of the continents many remote islands and beaches such as Boracay, Phuket or Bali.
Asia is also a spiritual place infused with the gods of past and present: the ancient spirits of the land and the family, the deities of Buddhism and Hinduism and the rules of Islam. Sacred spaces and architectural wonders are everywhere from the Great Wall of China and the temples of Angkor in Cambodia to lesser known marvels in Nepal and Afghanistan. Travel options range widely, from the desert ruins and modern malls of the Middle East to the magnificent temples in South Asia, and from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of South-East Asia to the megacities and technology capitals of East Asia.
The Asian continent is also well renowned for its hospitality and tourist friendly regions and whether you are looking for luxurious, five star hotels in Hong Kong or a discount hotel or guesthouse in Thailand, you will get service service with a smile. Then there’s the food. Tuck into fiery Indian curries, get adventurous with a local dish from a road side stall in Philippines or gulp down a hearty bowl of Japanese ramen. With its colours, smells, flavours and personalities, you’ll find Asia is deliciously rewarding.
With great food, unbelievable architecture, fascinating culture, great landscapes and amazing people, there is truly something here for everyone.
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