Exotic, beautiful and far-flung, most agree that Asia is a truly extraordinary and breathtaking travel destination with plenty to discover. Our team has spent many months and even years in this beautiful continent and have put together guides on all the countries in Asia from Bhutan to Malaysia, and everything in between.
So if you want to know where to find a less touristy version of Kuta in Bali, the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, the prettiest villages in India or most under-the-radar islands in Thailand, you’ll find it in our Asia category here.
A heady mix of the modern and traditional with lashings of the exotic thrown in, the Southeast Asian island state often overlooked in favor of its neighboring rivals has since become its own. With pristine … Read more
You name it, Malaysia’s probably got it – beaches to lounge on, rain forests to trek and sweat through, exotic wildlife to seek out, unbeatable cuisine, deep-seated traditions and a rich cultural history. It’s also a rapidly changing nation, capitalising on the natural resources the land has provided with little consideration for the consequences…
More of a state of mind than a place, the Indonesian island conjures instant thoughts of a tropical paradise with a soft spiritual soul and a healthy dose of mysticism thrown in for good measure. Having travelled to the Indonesian island no less than three times….
A country that’s not on everyone’s travel bucket list, I think Bangladesh – located to the east of India on the Bay of Benga in South East Asia – is a vastly overlooked and overrated … Read more
Bhutan, a tiny Buddhist kingdom nestled in the eastern slopes of the Himalayas, is popularly known as the Last Shangri-La. Its national manifesto is Gross National Happiness, and the country reinforces this belief that progress … Read more
Sometimes a mysterious country, not many know of Pakistan’s true beauty. I spent a lot of my childhood in Pakistan and it’s actually a country steeped in intriguing history, a strong cultural identity, friendly locals … Read more
Nobody who takes a trip to Laos ever forgets it. One of the most rugged, unspoiled countries on Earth, Laos is like a lost world that has breath-taking mountain vistas, colorful mountain tribes, and majestic Buddhist temples around every corner. And yet even with its isolation and challenging terrain, it has also inherited a rich, tragic history as the most bombed country in the world.
With long white sand beaches, virgin rain forest jungles, unique diving spots with 100 species of corals, friendly and smiling locals the Southeast Asian nation made up of more than more 17,000 volcanic islands, isn’t … Read more
India is a huge, intriguing country rich in diversity, history and extremes. The country is still one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and attracts backpackers, culture and spiritual seekers or even those just searching for a good party. Love it or hate it, your trip to India is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life…
The Philippines is a place we keep hearing a lot about in the travel blogging world recently, with many looking to discover a more authentic Southeast Asian experience than the well worn backpacker’s trail of the more popular Thailand. Today our guest blogger Cherry grew up in the Philippines so she’s a great person to ask about the country’s most beautiful places…
No place on earth compares to Tibet — where the natural grandeur of the Himalayas and pristine turquoise lakes form a stunning backdrop for ancient Tibetan Buddhist temples. It’s a photographer’s dream, mysterious and otherworldly. … Read more
South Korea is a very unique country with a rich history intertwined with futurism and modern technologies. Delicious cuisine, friendly people, and interesting natural landscapes. South Korea has a lot to offer for everyone! This … Read more