Nothing can prepare you for the sight of Myanmar’s brick-red temples in Bagan shimmering in the baking sun! The best? Ananda Temple and Sulamani Temple are 2 of our favorites.
Asia Travel
How many ways can you say exotic? Then put Asia on your bucket list! Read on to discover Asia travel tips – including epic things to do, itinerary ideas, best hotels and more!
Quick Asia information:
About: World’s largest continent covering 17,212,000 sq. miles (44,579,000 sq. km)
Population: 4.65 billion (in 2020) – 60% (!) of the world’s population
Countries in Asia: 48 countries
Most common languages: Chinese Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay and English
Asia trip planning: Find crazy-useful flight, hotel booking and other tips in our Resources guide
5 Top sights in Asia:
1) Great Wall of China
2) Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar
3) Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia
4) Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
5) Mount Fuji in Japan
Read about countries within Asia:
Indonesia (Lombok and Komodo)
Malaysia (other than Singapore)
See all our Asia posts:
The luxe Thailand travel guide to bucket list places to visit
From beaches to palaces, there are many beautiful and exotic places to visit in Thailand. We’ve sussed out the hot spots for luxury lovers.
Hall of Opium: A fascinating look at the power of poppies
Walk through a dark tunnel with images of tortured souls sculpted on the walls, and you enter the world-class Hall of Opium museum.
Snorkeling Koh Tao, Thailand: Best spots and tours
Snorkeling? We’re in! Koh Tao boasts some of Thailand’s best underwater action. We booked a popular “big boat” snorkeling trip around the island.
Sea canoeing Phang Nga Bay’s hidden lagoons
Lying on your back, you glide through caves. See stalactites, hidden lagoons and monkeys on this awesome sea canoeing trip in Phang Nga Bay.
25 Fun and useful things to know about Yangon, Myanmar
What’s with the betel mania? How much do taxis cost? What’s the best expat bar in Yangon? These 25 facts about Yangon and useful Yangon travel tips will help you understand the city and its people better when you visit!
15 special and fun things to do in Bali
Beaches and surfing? Check. Luxury spas? You bet. Art, dance and colorful festivals? Absolutely. Abandoned airplanes too! These 15 things to see and do in Bali are as special as ever.
Beach lover? Romantic? 14 Best luxury hotels in Bali for you
Is a beach a must? Do you want “affordable luxury” or a splurge? We review 14 of the best luxury hotels in Bali to suit your travel style.