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The top four tours and trips in Asia

Best of Singapore

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Singapore, an island city-state south of Malaysia, is famous for the Gardens by the Bay and its astounding food scene.

Best of Israel

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Israel is known for the Dead Sea, river rafting on the Jordan River, horseback riding tours in the countryside, the vibrant nightlife in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Best of Batumi, Georgia

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Batumi is known for its romantic shoreline. The best time to go to Batumi is in June.

Best of Oman

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Oman is best known for its spectacular beaches along the coastline of the Arabian sea. Diving, surfing, and sailing are only a few of the many things to do in Oman.

Nowruz, also referred to as Persian New Year

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Nowruz, also referred to as Persian New Year, heralds the arrival of spring and is embraced by millions worldwide. Typically falling around March 20th or 21st on the Gregorian calendar, its timing aligns with the spring equinox.

Across diverse regions, Nowruz unfolds with a tapestry of customs and rituals, each woven with the common threads of renewal, familial bonds, and exuberant festivities.

In Uzbekistan, Nowruz takes center stage as a public holiday annually on March 21st. On this day, the hustle and bustle quieten as schools and most businesses take a well-deserved break.

In Afghanistan, the landscape of celebration has shifted in recent years. Though March 21st remains a working day, the spirit of Nowruz perseveres, despite it no longer being officially recognized as a public holiday since 2021. Businesses now typically maintain their regular operating hours on this day.

In Kyrgyzstan, the joyous occasion of “Nooruz” shines brightly as a national holiday, celebrated with zeal every March 21st. Here, the rhythm of daily life pauses as the general population, alongside schools and many businesses, enjoy a well-deserved respite.

Meanwhile, in Georgia, Nowruz is honored as an observance rather than a public holiday. Nevertheless, on March 21st, the air is imbued with the spirit of Nowruz, though businesses adhere to their usual opening hours.

In each corner of the world, Nowruz dances to its own beat, weaving tales of tradition and togetherness amidst the arrival of spring’s embrace.

One of the most beautiful hotels in the world!

The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur in India, is considered one of the Most Beautiful Hotels in the world.

Words of Wisdom to remember when you travel to Asia.

 

“The position that I take partly as a result of living in Asia is where you stop living according to your expectations and you become available to experience things as they are.” ~ Martha Beck

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How to wear a Saree, perfectly.

3 Amazing Saree Draping Tricks

The top 5 most visited cities in Asia

According to the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index 2019, the top 5 most visited cities in Asia are:

Bangkok, Thailand

...with an estimated 24.6 million international visitors in 2019.

Singapore

...with an estimated 19.8 million international visitors in 2019.

Tokyo, Japan

...with an estimated 9.9 million international visitors in 2019.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

...with an estimated 9.1 million international visitors in 2019.

Seoul, South Korea

...with an estimated 8.6 million international visitors in 2019.
It's important to note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism numbers have likely been impacted and may not reflect the current state of tourism in these cities.

Pocket-size travel guide to Da Nang, Vietnam

Life is short. Explore

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is located in Da Nang, the largest city in central Vietnam. It is the third international airport in the country, besides Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Just because a country is small, doesn’t mean it has a small population. In fact, some of the smallest countries in the world have the most people. A great example of this is Singapore. The nation only boasts about 280 square miles but has an enormous population of 5,703,600 people. That’s a population density of 20,446 people every square mile!

Regions in Asia

  • Central Asia (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
  • East Asia (China (which includes Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan)
  • Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Palestinian Territories)
  • Russia and the Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia)
  • South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Tibet, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
  • Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)

Countries And Capital Cities in Asia

The continent of Asia constitutes 60% of the world’s population.

Asia varies across and within its regions. Therefore, it’s uniquely diverse in ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and government systems.

  • Afghanistan, Kabul
  • Armenia, Yerevan
  • Azerbaijan, Baku (transcontinental between the continent of Asia and Europe)
  • Bahrain, Manama
  • Bangladesh, Dhaka
  • Bhutan, Thimphu
  • Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Cambodia, Phnom Penh
  • China, Beijing
  • Cyprus, Nicosia
  • Georgia, Tbilisi
  • India, New Delhi
  • Indonesia, Jakarta
  • Iran, Tehran
  • Iraq, Baghdad
  • Israel, Jerusalem
  • Japan, Tokyo
  • Jordan, Amman
  • Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
  • Kuwait, Kuwait City
  • Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
  • Laos, Vientiane
  • Lebanon, Beirut
  • Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • Maldives, Male
  • Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
  • Myanmar (formerly Burma), Naypyidaw
  • Nepal, Kathmandu
  • North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Oman, Muscat
  • Pakistan, Islamabad
  • Palestine, Jerusalem (East)
  • Philippines, Manila
  • Qatar, Doha
  • Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
  • Singapore, Singapore
  • South Korea, Seoul
  • Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
  • Syria, Damascus
  • Taiwan, Taipei
  • Tajikistan, Dushanbe
  • Thailand, Bangkok
  • Timor-Leste, Dili
  • Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
  • Uzbekistan, Tashkent
  • Vietnam, Hanoi
  • Yemen, Sana’a

Besides Azerbaijan, Turkey and Russia are also transcontinental countries between the continent of Asia and Europe.