Asia

This post was updated October 20, 2023. Celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists in India, Diwali is an ancient festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, the triumph...

Seriously, what is it about this city? For the past two years, it's been on the rise according to leading travel organizations. But why? Well, for one, there are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city...

If the Philippines is not on your travel list, you should add it now and search out some cheap flights to Manila ASAP! With unspoiled tropical islands, exotic marine life, diverse landscapes and a party at...

Yes. Yes it is. Here's why: Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake, is aiming to present itself as the "Monaco of Asia." And it should. This lake is almost like folklore for the adventuring trekker --...

The paradise island of Bali attracts tourists from all around the world, who are mainly interested in exploring its pristine beaches, surfing waves, colorful festivals, and yoga studios. With 6 million...

As if you needed more reason to visit Asia with its diverse landscape, ancient temples and rich culture, the continent is a bit of an overachiever when it comes to festivals. From countrywide water fights to...

Dubai has no shortage of amazing things to do, which makes choosing only ten kind of tough. It's also a destination famous for its priceyeness, but there are plenty of attractions and activities that visitors...

When I booked my airplane ticket to Mumbai, India, I knew that I would be arriving during the monsoon season (mid June to mid September). While I've visited other regions of India in the summer, I was pretty...

Mongolia is one of the few countries where nomadic culture still thrives today. As I drove through the country, I saw nothing but grasslands with free roaming herds of animals accompanied by a nomad or two....

Okay, so there's not an aquarium on Antarctica. But we do have seven aquariums on here - that should be enough for you all, right? In celebration of the widespread success of Finding Dory (is anyone really...

Here's a reason to travel that's going to get your blood a-pumping and your heart a-racing -- biking around the world! The record-breaking time is about seven months (195 days and six hours, to be exact) to...

“Welcome home.” I’m caught off guard. It’s my second day in Israel and here I am, amid a gaggle of cargo shorts wearing Americans and having been told by an interested local: “Welcome...

Before I headed to Israel, I was forewarned by family and friends. “Is it safe to go there?” they investigated with caution, influenced, of course, by what they had heard in the media. Nevertheless, once I...

Dreaming of a Japanese vacation? The best time of the year to visit is—now! Springtime in Japan is a can't-miss on any traveler's bucket list, thanks to the world renowned Cherry Blossom Festival. Known in...