Archives: Locations

South Asia is the region of Asia which is bounded on the north by the Himalaya mountain ranges, on the west by the Arabian Sea, and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. This region consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The South Asian countries are known for […]

Whether you are looking to try unique cuisines, want to shop to your heart’s content, marvel at nature’s beauty, or live the adventure you’ve always dreamed of, East Asia should be your next travel destination. East Asia consists of China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. This region has some of the oldest […]

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It’s known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, […]

The Middle East has been inspiring tourists to visit for hundreds of years. The combination of rich history, incredible food, and varied culture naturally attracts those looking for adventure. Whether you’re interested in visiting Egypt, exploring the sights of Jordan, or taking a shopping tour around the United Arab Emirates, there are plenty of things […]

Eastern Europe is the eastern region of Europe. There is no consistent definition of the precise area it covers, partly because the term has a wide range of geopolitical, geographical, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic connotations. Eastern European countries are often overlooked in favor of popular Western European destinations, but they really shouldn’t be. With rich history, […]

Seoul is South Korea’s economic, cultural, and political center, with a rich and dynamic history. Due to its extensive range of activities and attractions, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The South Korean capital and largest city, Seoul, is […]

Seoul is South Korea’s economic, cultural, and political center, with a rich and dynamic history. Due to its extensive range of activities and attractions, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The South Korean capital and largest city, Seoul, is […]

It is the third-largest city in South Korea and a major industrial hub. The city’s vibrant Chinatown and open-air port sections, which can be accessed by subway from Seoul, are the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Visit Wolmido’s coastal boardwalk and Yeonan’s fish market to take ferries to the West Sea islands or further to […]

Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, located in northeastern South Korea. The city is an ideal place to spend a few days away from the bustle of the capital and urban centers. It currently has nearly 300,000 inhabitants.

South Korea is a friendly country in Southeast Asia with a rich cultural legacy. The Museum of Art, the Seoul Fortress, and numerous ancient tombs are only a few of the city’s cultural highlights. Aside from being home to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and natural wonders, South Korea is also the world’s […]

Gold Coast, city, extreme southeastern Queensland, Australia, about 20 miles (30 km) south-southeast of Brisbane. It extends for some 25 miles (40 km) along the state’s southeastern coastline, from Paradise Point along the Pacific Highway to Coolangatta at the New South Wales border. Tweed Heads, across the border in New South Wales, is also part of the Gold Coast urban […]

Australia, the smallest continent and one of the largest countries on Earth, lying between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s capital is Canberra, located in the southeast between the larger and more important economic and cultural centers of Sydney and Melbourne.

The city of Abu Dhabi is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after Dubai. “Abu Dhabi” means “land of the gazelle” in Arabic. Located on an island, the city is connected to the mainland by two main bridges, the Maqta and Mussafah.

Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place alongside sun-seeking tourism. Because of its large expatriate population, it feels like a Middle Eastern melting pot, and the atmosphere is generally tolerant.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the Southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. In December 1971, the UAE became a federation of six emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah, while the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in 1972.

Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an archipelagic country in the Indian subcontinent of Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent’s mainland.

Bolu is a city in Turkey, and administrative center of the Bolu Province. The population is 131,264. The city has been governed by mayor Tanju Özcan since local elections in 2019. It was the site of Ancient Claudiopolis and has also been called Eskihisar.

Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face […]

Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for […]

Bursa is a large city in northwest Turkey, lying in the foothills of roughly 2,500m-high Mount Uludağ near the Sea of Marmara. The city is known for its mosques and historical sites from the early Ottoman Empire. It’s nicknamed “Yeşil Bursa” (Green Bursa), owing to its many parks and trees, as well as its dramatic […]

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia […]

Also known as the Latin Quarter, the 5th arrondissement is home to the Sorbonne university and student-filled cafes. It’s also known for its bookshops, including the famed Shakespeare & Company. Family-friendly attractions include the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens and the National Museum of Natural History. The stately Panthéon building holds the remains of notables […]

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace […]

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views […]

The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital, London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge, Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities […]

Kundasang is a town in the district of Ranau in Sabah, Malaysia that lies along the bank of Kundasang Valley. It is located about 6 kilometres away from Kinabalu National Park, 12 kilometres from Ranau town and is renowned for its vegetable market which is open seven days a week

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state in the northern part of the island of Borneo. Often referred to as KK, it’s a coastal city partly surrounded by rainforest. It’s known for its bustling markets, modern boardwalk, beaches and waterfront Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. It is also a gateway to Kinabalu National Park, […]

Sabah is a Malaysian state occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo. It’s famed for its 4,095m-tall Mount Kinabalu, the country’s highest peak, crowned with distinctive granite spires. Sabah is also known for its beaches, rainforest, coral reefs and abundant wildlife, much of it within parks and reserves. Offshore, the Sipadan and Mabul […]