As the largest continent on earth, Asia offers travelers a huge variety of places to visit, things to do and, cultures to see. For first time visitors who travel Asia, we recommend the following:

Island Nations-Indonesia:
One of the most diverse destinations for travelers to Asia, the Indonesian archipelago can provide enough exciting destinations for a complete trip. Whether you are seeking relaxation, natural beauty, cultural diversity or all of the above, Indonesia will show you an exciting and wonderful Asian travel destination.

Philippines:
Comprised of over 7000 islands, the Philippines has become on of Asia’s forgotten travel destinations. Due to a recent history that includes martial law and economic corruption, the Philippines has lost much of its previous tourist activity to its more stable neighbors. Those who do visit will enjoy beautiful spots like the Boracay beaches and Lake Sebu.

Japan:
For decades, the island nation of Japan has been a favorite destination for travelers to Asia. From amazing Zen temples to kitschy reproductions of western monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Japan has something for every traveler who visits. The hardest thing is fitting it all in.

Southeast Asia
Thailand:
The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia drawing more visitors than its neighbors. With both mountainous regions and a beautiful coastline dotted with amazing islands Thailand is one a must see for those who travel to Asia. The city of Bangkok, the largest in Thailand is one of the most popular in all of Asia, as well.

Vietnam:
A quickly emerging destination among travelers to Asia, Vietnam is reshaping its image among world travel destinations. From the beaches along the coast, to its soaring inland mountains, Vietnam offers travelers to Asia with a sublime experience.

Mainland Asia-China:
Too vast for words alone, China is rapidly emerging as the top destination for travelers to Asia. As China continues to modernize both economically and socially, it is becoming easier for those who travel to Asia to visit one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. If you travel to China, follow a loose itinerary and try to see as much as you can.

Korea:
South Korea is one of the most westernized of all Asian nations. Travelers to Korea can enjoy the modernity of the capital city, Seoul; or they can try visiting beautiful natural wonders like Songnisan National Park.

India:
Another of Asia’s largest and most heavily populated countries, India is a complex and diverse nation unlike any other you will experience when you travel throughout Asia. Visitors to India will be enchanted by its unpredictability and surprising cultural dramas that exist among its inhabitants.

Tips on how to travel wisely

You can make things a lot easier on yourself simply by getting your travel arrangements organized to provide best comfort and convenience. There’s nothing worse than scrambling off the plane or train and turning up for a meting feeling like you’ve just been put through the wringer. It’s a good idea to get yourself a travel wallet to keep all your travel related papers in one place and to give you easy access.

Always pre-book your travel tickets and print off any confirmation documents to go in your travel wallet. Similarly, always pre-book your accommodation and again, print off any confirmations to put in your travel wallet.

Always take your laptop keep it with you. Never put it with the baggage. Speaking of baggage, or rather luggage, hand luggage, take a small bag or case (the type that the airline will accept in the cabin – or you can just put in the boot of your car, or easy to carry on a train) and just have a change of shirt, underwear, and socks with you should you need them.

Electronics – Be prepared for any eventuality

A little thought and research can go a long way here, especially if you are travelling abroad. Different mains plug configurations can be a problem and the easiest way of solving this one is to buy one of those universal adapter kits. Just remember to check that your destination country is covered by that particular adapter. Similarly, telephone sockets vary. Not all countries have Wi-Fi so you may need to connect your laptop to the internet via a phone socket. Again you can buy an adapter kit that covers most countries.

Your mobile device may allow you to connect to the web, but check what ISP’s are available where you are going and, if appropriate, sign up with them beforehand. Get a portable printer and take that with you complete with spare ink cartridges and paper. Great for preparing agendas etc from your hotel room. It’s always a good idea too, to take an Ethernet cable. Not all hotels have them in their rooms. One last thing is a couple of USB memory sticks, always useful.