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Travel in Asia?
What are the best routes in Asia?
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Travel in Asia?

The largest and most popular continent for (world) travelers is Asia. Asia is mainly exotic, friendly, tropical and hospitable. From small ancient villages in India to the skyscrapers of Tokyo. Surrounded by spirituality through Hinduism and Buddhism and with azure seas, high mountains and dense jungle, it is an extremely diverse continent.
Southeast Asia is the most popular with travelers. Countries such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam are very varied and relatively easy to travel. From the foothills of the Himalayas to the white beaches: there is something for everyone.
India in South Asia is a culture in itself. With 1 billion inhabitants, more than 100 different languages and culturally very diverse, you can easily travel around here for half a year.
As busy as India can be, Tibet is just as vast and quiet. The roof of the world with yaks and the Himalayas where you can make impressive trips by 4x4 jeep.
China, Nepal and Tibet are often visited together. The language barrier in China makes it a bit more adventurous to find your way as a traveler, but the myths, traditions and unparalleled wild nature are breathtaking. Nepal and Tibet are the gateways to the challenging Himalayas.
Central Asia is more difficult to travel and more suited to the experienced traveler. The Silk Road through countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan takes you through plateaus and deserts.
Asia will enrich you in all areas. Volunteering in the Philippines, for example, or (paid) teaching English in China have also become possible in recent years and can make a positive contribution to the local population and to your trip.
Travel with the Trans-Mongolian Express from Moscow to Beijing. Through the Urals, Siberia, the Mongolian plateaus and the Gobi desert.
Experience the Mekong Delta in Vietnam by bike, boat or on foot. Along soaked rice fields and sleepy villages, always surrounded by the many branches of the Mekong. A two-week trek for advanced or less advanced mountain hikers through the magnificent Annapurna massif between the peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal.
Trek for 12 days through The Pamirs, also known as the roof of the world, where nothing grows and no bird flies. Experience the power of simplicity, lonely between the icy mountain peaks in Central Asia (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan).
Ride a horse and carriage (or electric scooter) through Bagan, a large temple complex in Myanmar. Stand on top of one of the temples and be amazed by the beauty and the number of temples around you.
The beaches of the Philippines with more than 7,000 white beaches are exotic, relaxed and breathtaking.
Experience Japanese customs and habits. Sitting cross-legged on Tatami mats, eating raw fish in a Japanese restaurant. In the evening, bathe naked among the locals in an Onsen and fall asleep in a Ryokan. Japan makes you think. Take rugged hikes around Karakol, nestled between the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan.
Ambition, extreme manpower and Chinese distrust led to the construction of the Great Wall of China 2,000 years ago, an incredibly large structure.
Emperor Shah Jahan said 400 years ago that he wanted a palace that would make the moon and sun cry. The result is the Taj Mahal in India.
In the craters of Kelimutu in Flores, Indonesia, are several lakes that change color due to the minerals from the underground activity.
The Temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia are the world's largest religious buildings and are a great spiritual monument.
The ancient city of Hoi An was once the cosmopolitan of Vietnam.
Koh Tao, get your diving license in the shallow waters of Thailand's diving Mecca, Ko Tao.
Pokhara, the dramatic Annapurna massif of the Himalayas looms behind Lake Pokhara (Nepal). Luang Prabang, colorful monks and ancient charm in Luang Prabang, the third city of Laos, surrounded by 33 beautiful Buddhist temples.
Lhasa, heart and soul of Tibet and the seat of the Dalai Lama.
Herat is one of the oldest Islamic cities with ancient bazaars and centuries-old mosques. Beautiful city in Afghanistan on the old Silk Road to Iran.
Seoul is the third largest city in Asia, futuristic, full of architecture and design and with a real 'round the clock' mentality (South Korea).

What are the best routes in Asia?

From Europe via Russia to China & Tibet and vice versa (Silk Road, Trans-Siberian Express): Nowadays there are even several train travel routes possible! It is an original way to end up in the Far East from Europe or to return to Europe from China. One of the relatively new routes runs via countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Tibet and China. A fascinating journey that is not recommended for inexperienced travelers. See also the country information of China, Russia and Mongolia.
From Europe via Turkey to Asia: You are no longer unique these days, but it remains a unique journey to travel from Europe to Asia by public transport, motorbike or car (we even came across an English double-decker). All border crossings are now easy to do. Do take into account the various visas, which you sometimes have to arrange in advance.
From Australia via Indonesia to Thailand/Southeast Asia: The classic among travel routes. To be honest, this route is almost mass tourism, but for those who have little travel experience, it is an excellent introduction to the phenomenon of 'world travel'. It is a safe route that can also be taken by female travellers 'alone' (you always travel with others on the way!). Flying: Darwin-Bali.
From Asia to America: e.g. via airline tickets: Hong Kong-Vancouver, Toronto-Hong Kong, New York-Hong Kong, Bangkok/Singapore-LA/San Francisco (the other way around is more expensive). Route preferences within Asia from West (Pakistan, India or Nepal) to North (Tibet & China): A very popular route is the route through the Himalayas to or from Tibet. Be careful, because you will cross passes of more than 5,000 meters and some people suffer from altitude sickness during this difficult journey. Take your time and acclimatize well. It is one of the most beautiful trips you will ever make.
From North (China) to South (Vietnam, Indonesia) / Tour of Southeast Asia; one of the most popular tours for backpackers: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Countries such as Cambodia and Laos that are not too big and Thailand and Vietnam that are very easy to travel to. Popular beaches alternate with unparalleled nature and culture.
From Southeast (Thailand/Indonesia) to West (India/Nepal).