The largest city and the commercial capital of Myanmar, Yangon or formerly Rangoon is a tourist hotspot of the country as well as south-east Asia. It was originally developed as a center for sea trade along the coast of Bay of Bengal and later developed into a prime metropolis. Although the city has witnessed the…
Lahore is the capital city of the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is the second wealthiest city in Pakistan after Karachi. Its wealth is not only monetary but Lahore also displays a very rich cultural heritage. Dating back to days of Indus Valley Civilization, Lahore has been under the rule of various rulers ranging from…
Nestled among the mighty Himalayas, to the north of India, lays the mystical land of Tibet. It is the highest habitable place on the face of this earth lying at an average elevation of 5000 m above the level of the sea. A place where you can touch the sky, if anybody is asked what…
Varanasi’s claim to being the oldest city in the world may still be undecided, but there is no doubt whatsoever that this city is known to every Hindu in the world as a place they must visit at least once in their lives. A dip in the Ganga here is supposed to cleanse one of…
Ko (Koh) Samui or Samui Island is Thailand’s second-largest island after Phuket. It is famous for its sandy beaches, luxurious to mid-range hotels, lush vegetation, deep blue waters, and coral reefs. Travelers and tourists around the world visit Ko Samui in large numbers each year and enjoy this beach paradise. Samui was once a fisherman’s…
Ko Phi Phi is a group of Thai islands between the Phuket and the Straits of Malacca. Administered under the Krabi Province, the islands are an Asian paradise. A group of six islands is included in Phi Phi, the two largest are Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. Phi Phi Don has more population…
When we were told our beer needs to be refreshed with ice cubes otherwise it goes warm within minutes we doubted about staying in Phuket. However, we fell in love with the place before we finish the beer. The friendliness, warmth and great smile of its people conquered our hearts. Although Phuket is only one…
The Pattaya area of Thailand’s eastern seaboard is host to a beguiling range of attractions. The range includes anything from ancient Thai traditions to modern adventures. Whenever people think of Pattaya they immediately think of ladyboys, risque shows, and drunk tourists. This does not even begin to touch upon the many things that this city…
If one is ever fascinated by the lavish kingship of the Arabian Nights, Jeddah will represent you with the perfect modern version of the same. Jeddah is the largest urban center and commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. It is situated on the west coast of Arabia and happens to be the largest port on the…
Along the southernmost tip of the country of Jordan lie an exquisite and the country’s one and only coastal city, Aqaba. This happens to be a very important coastal city because of its strategic location between Asia and Africa. Aqaba has always been helpful to other countries with their trades, itself being such an important…
Settled in the central part of Asia near the Caspian Sea lies an arid land that goes by the name Turkmenistan. Ashgabat is situated towards the southern part of this country bordered by the Karakum Desert on one side and the Kopet Dag mountain range on the other side. This city reeks of grandiosity and…
Yerevan is the capital city of the Republic of Armenia. This city is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The beautiful city dates back to the 8th century when the fortress of Erebuni was built by King Argishti I. The city has a number of beautiful landscapes as…
Almaty is one of the most spectacular cities in Kazakhstan in Central Asia. This city is also considered one of the most developed cosmopolitans of the country as it has a lot of offerings for the locals here. Apart from the locals, tourists and visitors are also going to have a great time in the…
The beautiful Eilat is located in Israel and it happens to be the only Red Sea resort of the country which sits on the teensy stretch of the Red Sea shoreline, one of the most sought after tourist attractions of the country. This city is very popular throughout the continent for its sandy beaches and…
Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, spans the banks of the Ishim River in the north of the country. The city became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 and has since metamorphosed into one of the most modernized cities in Central Asia with many futuristic buildings. The well-planned capital city which was designed by Japanese…
Japan is one of the most vibrant Asian countries, thanks to the thriving technological ambiance and dazzling natural beauty. Even though Japan is critically located within the Ring of Fire and there are high chances of some devastating natural calamities, the country is becoming a superpower since the World Wars. And in this country, one…
Hangzhou, the city of China is considered as one of the most prosperous places in the country. This place is a rich town that embraces a number of ancient architectural as well as heritage sites. Even today, all of these sites are maintained very properly which further makes this city one of the most traveled…
While you are exploring the beautiful island of Hokkaido, your visit to the capital city of Sapporo is a must. This part of the island is considered to be one of the most gorgeous sights of the island and also permits you to perform a number of activities. This is the place where you can…
When you think about vacation destinations, Uzbekistan isn’t the first place that comes to mind. With beautiful mosques, elaborate mausoleums, and minarets, as well as great fortresses, Uzbekistan is a fantastic place to go to if you want to experience the cities along the Silk Roads. Here is a list of things that you should…
Introduction-a_few_phrases_about_the_article.- Hanoi is a beautiful and vibrant capital of Vietnam which also happens to be of the bright lights of the cities in Asia. Over the years, this capital city has transformed itself into a well-established city of the country which avails all kinds of facilities for all the locals. Apart from its cosmopolitan character,…
Kuwait sits atop the world’s 6th largest oil reserves, has a thriving culture and a modernized society that is not as extremely religious as most of the Middle-Eastern counterparts. The attractions that it offers are some of the finest you will see in the Middle East. If you want to experience warm Arabic hospitality, this…
Dharamsala is a special place in India. It is where the Dalai Lama calls home after fleeing from Tibet. There are Tibetan people that settled here on the upper part of Dharamsala, also known as McLeod Ganj. On the lower part, it is mainly Indian people. With such diversity, there is much to see here.…
Cushioned between the Himalayan Range and the Karakoram Range in Northern India, Ladakh, “the land of high passes”, is a popular tourist destination for adventure seekers and mountaineering enthusiasts. This rugged and beautiful landscape is a part of a long-running political battle and is sometimes known for its armed conflict between India and its neighboring…
There’s a good reason El Nido, Palawan is called the last marine frontier in the Philippines. It does not only have over 50 beaches, public and secluded, but it also is home to captivating beaches, majestic waterfalls, prehistoric caves, and picturesque landscapes. El Nido is the best place for any beach-loving person. If you are…