Asia

Sri Lanka is often a pleasant surprise for travelers. When Arab traders first came across the lush island that gave them sort-after spices and pearls they called it "Serendip" -- which in turn gave birth...

The lush state of Kerala, located in the southern peninsula of India, is touted as "God's own Country." With such a bold tourism slogan, you can expect the bar to be set pretty high. Well, Kerala does not...

Hong Kong is famous for a lot of things. Being an inexpensive city isn't one of them. Nevertheless, experiencing east-meets-west with big city glitz doesn’t have to cost a fortune. As a destination known...

If you've been to Japan, you've probably been overwhelmed by enormous crowds walking through streets filled with skyscrapers and glistening neon lights, mechanical sounds of pachinko slots, and colorful plates...

Girls rule, boys drool — that’s how the age-old saying goes, right? Well, although there's no confirmation on whether or not all the boys actually drool, in these three modern societies in Asia, girls...

About to take the leap into retirement and thinking of doing so overseas? Your options are many but the argument for putting Thailand at the top of your list is strong. The cost of living in Thailand is...

Kawaii (pronounced like “Hawaii”), is much more than just a Japanese word used to describe anything that looks really cute -- it's actually a style, a culture, and a magical kingdom of lollipop dreams,...

Are you ready for a road trip that will start in a cosmopolitan and sophisticated Indian city and then drive into the countryside? Once you've found cheap flight deals to India, make sure to follow this road...

So you're thinking of backpacking around Southeast Asia. We get it. You're gaining that life experience, ticking off your bucket list with YOLO moments, and posting some Instagram pics that are sure to make...

What do the movies The Martian, The Last Days on Mars, Prometheus, and Red Planet all have in common? They're all science fiction movies set on other planets and they were all filmed in southern Jordan. In...

Bhutan is consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, and is the only country to measure its progress based on GNH (Gross National Happiness) vs GDP (Gross Domestic Product). So,...

When someone says Japan, "castle" isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. But Japan is actually home to a number of fortified castles, primarily designed and built during the 16th century. Similar to...

This is not a test, Harry Potter fans. Details are coming in from Universal Studios Japan that gives new life to the franchise's international fanbase: Hogsmeade will be getting a holiday makeover! While the...

Though most of Japan follows a certain mannerism in the way they greet, dress, eat and live, the touristy areas are more forgiving of westerners “trying” to assimilate in the culture. Once you get to the...