Asia

Emerald waters, hidden coves, and jungle-covered shores create some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Southeast Asia.

Picture this: a 35-meter waterfall thundering inside a giant glass dome, cool mist swirling around rare orchids and ferns.

The Philippines is an island nation located in the Western Pacific.

Hong Kong is a myriad of islands on the southwest coast of China. It was a British territory for more than a century before being handed back to China recently.

The cultural capital of the country, Kandy is set almost slap bang in the center of Sri Lanka and was once home to the island nation’s kings and queens of old.

The Philippines are home to an astonishing collection of over 7,600 islands, only 2,000 of which are permanently inhabited.

Nestled away in the uplands of Bali is the beautiful town of Ubud.

A contrasting mix of jaw-dropping landscapes, ancient ruins, and seaside escapes, Jordan will steal your heart from the second you set foot in this breathtaking nation.

If you haven’t visited Singapore you would be forgiven for thinking that the Asian cultural powerhouse was a steely city environment.

With its enormous cities and towering skyscrapers brightly clad in neon lights, Japan is a fun country to visit, full of history and with a rich cultural heritage.

Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons.

When people think of Vietnam, the first things that spring to mind are usually the fantastic beaches along the coast, the bustling city of Hanoi and the spectacular Halong Bay.

Did you know that Hanoi is home to the world’s largest mosaic mural?

A fascinating blend of East and West, Vietnam’s crowded, chaotic capital is certainly loads of fun to explore.

From majestic Mount Fuji to an underwater volcano that formed a new island just last year, Japan’s 109 active volcanoes account for around 10 percent of all of the active volcanoes in the world.