Asia
“Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.”
– Asian Proverb
Asia is a continent full of intrigue, adventure, solace and spirituality. It has fixated and bewildered travelers for centuries. Asia’s tenacious civilizations contributed to some of the world’s most revolutionary ideas and important technology. Ancient wonders and sacred spaces are abundant across the continent, from the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in Beijing, Petra in Jordan, The Grand Palace in Bangkok, the temples of Angkor Vat in Cambodia, to lesser-known marvels like The Potala Palace in Tibet, Shwedagon Pagoda and others in Myanmar, Nepal and Afghanistan. Gorgeous coastlines to snow-capped mountains, the magnificent Mekong River to jungles filled with wildlife, Asian landscapes hold a vibrancy that beguiles you and is hypnotic. Tigers still roam free, nature continues to be the driving force in many peoples’ lives and every climate on the planet is experienced here. Then there’s urban Asia with it’s endless high-rise buildings, bullet trains, and everyone is walking around with the latest smartphone. Fashion, culture and business in the continent’s cities easily challenges the biggest European and American metropolises for their position as a global epicenter. Their innovation can make for some incredibly special travel experiences Whatever your travel style…there’s something for everyone in Asia!