5 Places to visit in Myanmar
Myanmar (also known by its colonial name Burma) is the largest country in South-East Asia but one of the least visited in the region. Its obscurity as a travelling destination is due to the nations...
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Hit the Slopes at Niseko United
Hokkaido Island is home to many of the most breathtaking mountain ranges in Japan. Scenic volcanoes, soothing hot springs and steady snowfall make Japan’s northernmost main island the country’s ultimate ski getaway. One of the...
Beijing | 10 Ways to Get Lost in the Heart of China
In many ways, Beijing is China. So much of the way people perceive the Middle Kingdom is wrapped up in the Chinese capital, and with good reason. You’ll find history dating back thousands of years,...
Discovering the Giant Buddha of Leshan
by Omar Conzato
Located in the heart of China, through impenetrable forests, towering peaks, rolling hills and breath-taking valleys carved by the Yangtze river is the province of Sichuan. This province is seen as one of the archetypal...
Seoul | A Beginner’s Guide to the Vibrant Korean Capital
It would be a shame to write off Seoul as simply another Asian mega city. While it is true the South Korean capital has historically been influenced by neighbors China and Japan, the Seoul that...
Kota Kinabalu | Orangutans and Other Adventures in Borneo
Located near the northernmost point of Borneo, the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu is one of the premiere destinations the island has to offer. Beautiful, luxurious, and incredibly safe, the city plays home to some...
Langkawi | Malaysia’s Relaxation Destination
In recent years, the competition for Asia’s top beach destination has grown fierce. Destinations the continent over are constantly out-promoting each other in an attempt to be that stylish new global hotspot. Langkawi, meanwhile, knows...
Nepal | An Overview of the Roof of the World
Ancient and alluring, Nepal has been drawing visitors for decades, and it’s little wonder. After all, there are so many things to do in Nepal, whether it’s trekking through the Himalayas, encountering sites of powerful...
Thailand | An Overview of Asia’s Favorite Getaway
Say the words “Southeast Asia” and more likely than not your head will be filled with visions of sprawling markets, tropical beaches, and ornate temples. While other countries can offer up such pleasures, only in...
China | An Overview of the Middle Kingdom
China, perhaps more than any other country in the world, is the place where old meets new. The old here is seriously old while the new is always on the cutting edge, and this blend...