Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category

The bustling capital of Kathmandu, which lies at the heart of the Himalaya, is both the start and the finish point for many visitors trekking the Annapurna circuit. Once believed to be the inaccessible Shangri-La, the capital is the perfect base from which to start your Annapurna trek. Read the rest of this entry »

With a population of more than 11 million, Bangkok is the largest and most populated city in Thailand. Renowned also as one of Asia’s most sophisticated cities, Bangkok is the capital of the country. It became the Thai capital in 1782 during the Chakri dynasty and is by today the nation’s cultural, political, educational and commercial hub. Bangkok is a big and contemporary city full of attractions and exciting nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

In earlier day Myanmar was popularly known as Burma. Burma means the Land of Human Origin. The people of world also recognized the place as Golden Land. Burma is situated along the eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in Southeast Asia. Read the rest of this entry »

Cambodia can attract both casual and serious types of travelers. This place is generally charmed where mysteries are present everywhere in the city. Angkor Wat, Sandstone of ancient holy places, Taprohm and Bayon are some of the attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

When most people think of cruise ships they imagine huge ocean going liners equipped with all kinds of luxuries where guests are treated to five-star service as they are journeyed around the oceans, stopping over at busy resorts to disembark for sightseeing trips and excursions. Read the rest of this entry »

Bali has been the favorite destination for tourists all over the world. Full of magnificent beaches, breathtaking sceneries, and interesting culture. Bali has some attractions, sightseeing tours, activities, accommodation and even car hire. Read the rest of this entry »

The Sherpas are an amazing people adapted to living in the demanding and stunning region around Mount Everest, so that trekking in the Himalaya has come to rely on the Sherpa people’s expertise and endurance. If you visit Nepal you will quickly develop an affection and respect for the Sherpas that makes the classic Everest Base Camp Trek possible. Read the rest of this entry »

When speaking of the Dubai travel sector, the vast majority of attention is given over to its hotels. There is nothing too suprising in this fact - the hotels of Dubai have for some time now been examples of stunning architecture and incredible ambition coming together to create constructions that the rest of the world looks at in envy and nervousness. Read the rest of this entry »

Oman’s High Peaks: When on an Oman luxury holiday you may decide to hike up its highest peaks, a beautiful walk and an opportunity to see some of Oman’s natural scenery. Jabal Harim and Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar offer exceptional views from the top, and are in beautiful locations. Read the rest of this entry »

Beach holidays to Turkey offer beautiful scenery, white sands and warm waters. And with a number of excellent resorts to choose from, you can expect a holiday that ideally suits you. Here are 4 of Turkey’s top holiday destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourists holidaying in Shanghai should definitely take the time to enjoy a day’s outing to the waterside town of Zhujiajiao in Shanghai. Considered to be an important historical site, this ancient town is sure to charm its visitors with its picturesque waterways, arched bridges, architectural structures that date a few hundred years back and old stone paved streets. Read the rest of this entry »

Visit Hong Kong during the Hong Kong Art Festival, which is the premier event in the local cultural calendar, well known for its spectacular nature in terms of its rich diversity and its outstanding reputation in the cultural world. Founded in 1973, this cultural event combines a wide range of art programmes from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent travel has been great, but after 4 months on the road all the planning and organizing was getting a bit tiresome. We booked an 18-day guided tour that would take us from Bangkok all the way through Cambodia and Vietnam with the luxury of nearly everything being planned for us. Read the rest of this entry »

With a balance of ancient and modern architecture, and varied regional cultures, each of China’s cities offer a number of world-famous attractions for China tours. If you incorporate visits to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Xian into China holiday tours you can appreciate the variety and splendour of Chinese history, and fill your China holidays with colour and spectacle. Read the rest of this entry »

The Roman province of Lycia was believed to be the first federation in the world that openly embraced democratic principles. These principles would later become the setting stone of the American Constitution. Nowadays the ancient kingdom of light, as Lycia was once known, is a popular holiday destination for visitors that want to make the most of the breathtaking beaches and ancient attractions on a Turkey walking holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

Ladakh is known for some of the most challenging treks in India. It is located in the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude ranging from 2,750 meters to 25,170 meters. Ladakh is also known by the name of cold desert of India and ‘Little Tibet’ because of similar landscapes of Ladakh and Tibet. It is inhabited by Buddhist population and is a land of many colourful monasteries. Read the rest of this entry »

Oman is by no means a stereotypical holiday destination. With its vast gravel desert plains, its mountain ranges stretching along the coasts, crystal clear seas and ancient cities, this is an undeniably unique destination, and an Oman holiday is an exciting experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong is a shopping haven in Asia. It welcomes thousands of tourists with cheap accommodations to make their stay more worth while. Read the rest of this entry »

If your searching for a holiday deal in Turkey that has a perfect blend on adventure, stunning beaches, amazing mountain views and a bit of History thrown in then look no further than the resort of Fethiye. Fethiye makes and ideal destination for a cheap holiday, it’s also ideally situated on the south western coast of Turkey just 1 hours drive from Dalaman airport. Read the rest of this entry »

The hotch-potch of huge malls and industrial institutions, sophisticated public transport and bumper to bumper traffic with the wafting smell of traditional Thai faire that lingers in the air could all be a bit over whelming for the first timer, but, the city’s buzz is addictive. Read the rest of this entry »