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This small, landlocked country is one of the oldest in the world, and there is a surprising beauty in its stark rocky countryside, where the fruits of human culture and cultivation stand out in contrast against the stony background. Orchards and vine...
Categories: Armenia
If you're looking for oil, good caviar or a jumping-off point for a trek into the Caucasus Mountains, this small country sandwiched between Russia and Iran on the Caspian Sea may be just the place. Baku is one of the region's more lively cities, a bo...
Categories: Azerbaijan
Bangkok is the city of contrasts. This is where ornate golden temples meet an exuberant, colorful nightlife while designer malls and bustling street stalls compete for your attention. It is a city that never seems to sleep and travelers will marvel a...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
Bangladesh lies on the northern coast of the Bay of Bengal, and is surrounded by India, with Myanmar on the southeast border. Ranked as the world’s eighth-most populous country, Bangladesh is alive with activity and energy. Known as “The ...
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Bhutan is a country nestled in the eastern Himalayas. The country has been visited by a great many saints, mystics, scholars and pilgrims over the centuries who not only come for their personal elucidation, but blessed the land and its people with an...
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The island of Borneo is the third-largest island in the world. It is divided among Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, and known by different names: Borneo, Brunei and Kalimantan, to name a few. Borneo is comprised primarily of dense areas of rain forest...
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This tiny oil-rich Islamic kingdom lying on northwest Borneo is known for the astounding wealth of its Sultan, its tax-free, subsidised society, and the fact its population enjoy one of the highest per capita incomes on earth. Despite ornate modern p...
Categories: Brunei
Ancient temples, empty beaches, mighty rivers, remote forests. Cambodia has emerged from decades of war and isolation and truly back on the southeast Asian travel map. Cambodia boasts a rich culture, a weathered French-era capital and impressive natu...
Categories: Cambodia
Located more than 400 miles northwest of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is known for its countryside, mountains and scenery. Often named the 'culture capital' of Thailand, it boasts over 300 temples, distinctive architecture and is known for tradition...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
China is a different world. From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China is a land of cultural and geographic diversity. The yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced by the yang of economic pragmatism. China...
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East Timor is located in Southeast Asia and includes the islands of Jaco, Atauro, Aecusse in addition to the eastern half of Timor. East Timor is mountainous and is known for its coral reef systems and unique plant and animal species on the islands. ...
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Located just three hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin is a cosmopolitan, family friendly resort whose origins as a calm fishing village have not been entirely overwhelmed by the development of luxury resorts. Apart from its 5-mile-long beach, Hua Hin is als...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
India will sideswipe you with size, clamour and diversity - but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop...
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The floating emerald islands of the Indonesian archipelago have for centuries lured everyone from missionaries to pirates, mining companies and backpackers to their sandalwood and spice breezes, their Bali Hai lifestyle and their magnificent beaches...
Categories: Indonesia
Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Thus, that modern high-rise may look Western, but it may contain a rustic-looking restaurant with open charcoal grills, corporate offices, a pachinko parlor, a high-tech bar with views of Mount Fuji, a Mc...
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While still off the beaten path, Kazakhstan is benefiting from its oil-rich status to make a new image for itself. The country's decade-old capital is a showcase of modernity, rich with newly constructed skyscrapers and multicolored city lights. It's...
Categories: Kazakhstan
Koh Samui is famous for its sandy beaches, swaying palms, crystal-clear waters, bars and restaurants. It is an island of natural beauty where tourists can find waterfalls, refreshing plunge pools and beautiful scenic walks. Once a month, travelers ca...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
North Korea has some exquisite national parks, and the country is almost completely unexploited by commercial tourism. From the ultra-clean showcase capital, from which old people and pregnant women are excluded, to Paekdusan, where they're still rew...
Categories: Korea
Whether dining on the freshest barbecued fish at the local night market, visiting the stunning islands just off the mainland, exploring the wilds of Borneo, or simply relaxing on one of the beaches, travelers are easily accommodated in this city. Wal...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Malaysia
One of Thailand's most beautiful destinations, Krabi is a tropical paradise with miles of coastline, beautiful greenery and water sports. Still relatively untouched, it remains a haven for snorkelers, divers and climbers with its white beaches, ...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city in the heart of Malaysia and a gateway to the rest of the Far East. It retains much of the local color that has disappeared from many other Asian cities and has a strong cultural heritage, eclectic arts and eye-catchin...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Malaysia
Kyrgyz Republic (formerly Kyrgyzstan)
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Langkawi is a group of islands on the west coast of Malaysia and is the country's best-known vacation destination. Nature lovers will discover that the island is as beautiful as the shoreline with a beach lined with powder-fine sand and tall coc...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Malaysia
"The Jewel of Southeast Asia" Many travelers come away from Laos with only a vague sense that they'd like to return and do so quickly before that special "something" is gone. Fear not, though, for change comes slowly here, and the genuine smiles of L...
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Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in southeast Asia. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures an...
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The Maldives boast some of the finest tropical beaches in the world. The very name, Maldives, arouses visions of exotic tropical beach sun and barbeques on luxury island hotel resorts surrounded by clear calm coral reef fringed warm waters of the Ind...
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Mongolia is an ancient country in the center of the Asian continent. The nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian culture draws many to the country. It retains its ancient traditions and culture, has beautiful scenery, horse riding, fishing, and trekkin...
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Myanmar (formerly Burma) sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilizations of India and China. It is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most diverse countries. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations i...
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Draped along the great heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best walking trails on earth. It's a poor country rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom is the kind of cou...
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One of Thailand's biggest tourism hotspots, beautiful Pattaya is situated on a coastal area of stunning natural beauty. Go diving or snorkeling and explore offshore reefs, try a variety of water sports or enjoy a round of golf on a world-class c...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft, sandy beaches and is regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. World-class attractions at this exotic holiday destination include Penang Hill, vipers in the Snake Temple, the quaint ca...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Malaysia
Thailand's largest and most popular island, Phuket is colorful, cosmopolitan and attracts millions of travelers every year. Visitors are lured to its beautiful shores by the promise of sun, sea and excitement. With incredible scuba diving, champ...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
Shanghai is a city of many, many things, including the second-highest city population in the world with 26+ million people, a thriving culinary scene and shopping like you can’t believe. Located on China's east coast, Shanghai is about 750 miles...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > China
One of Asia's great economic successes, Singapore has fused diverse cultures into one dynamic nation.
Behind high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath the westerni...
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A beautiful, lush haven of culture. Known as the jewel of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an incredible mix of gorgeous scenery and cultural heritage. This stunning destination is a paradise of pristine sandy beaches, blue skies, crystal clear waters ...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia
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Discover 2,500 years of History in Suzhou, China. Time stops in Suzhou where you find centuries of culture and modern wonders. Historically, Suzhou was synonymous with high culture and elegance. Generations of Chinese artists, scholars, writers and...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > China
Taiwan is a modern industrialized megalopolis clinging to the fringes of an ancient culture; a string of teeming cities at the feet of a glorious mountain range. Step outside chaotic Taipei and discover why Taiwan is known as Ilha Formosa, 'the beaut...
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This remote, mostly mountainous country in the heart of Central Asia was once an important link in the ancient Silk Road. Like the Himalayas of northern India and Nepal, it has towering mountains, where a mythical abominable snowman is said to dwell;...
Categories: Tajikistan
The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. There is never a dull day in Thailand. Whether it is the Songkran Festival or the first cool breeze of winter, there is...
Categories: Thailand
There are plenty of natural wonders in the Philippines - dramatic waterfalls, beautiful beaches, ancient rice terraces, hills resembling chocolate drops, reefs teeming with aquatic life. The real natural wonder of the Philippines is its outgoing peop...
Categories: The Philippines
Tibet has many names and an air of mystical dreams. Its unique culture is strongly influenced by Tibetan religion, and its relation to India, China, and Himalayas. The country is beautiful and full of culture.
Categories: Tibet
Few places are as physically bleak and barren as Turkmenistan, which is mostly scrubby desert that becomes a blast furnace in summer. The only visual respites from this bleakness are the beautiful Turkmen carpets displayed in markets, homes and museu...
Categories: Turkmenistan
Tamerlane, ruler of an empire stretching from India to Asia Minor, was as fond of building and boasting as an Egyptian pharaoh. Above the doorway to his massive palace he had inscribed: "If you doubt our power, look at our buildings." Centuries later...
Categories: Uzbekistan
Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tende...
Categories: Vietnam
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