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[Geographically, the Middle East is considered West Asia, but we have a separate forum devoted to it plus North Africa.]

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6 musts in Brisbane, Australia

The dazzling capital and largest city (pop. 2.8 million) of Queensland is an ultimate destination for unforgettable holidays. Encompassing a vibrant mix of modern architecture, stunning natural features and welcoming climate all-year-round, Brisbane serves as an emblem of Australian outdoor lifestyle and relaxed ethos. It´s richly endowed with a morass of hidden treasures, ranging from vast sandy beaches, beautiful public gardens, multi-layered arts scenes, to Australia's most exotic wildlife…

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Stependous Sri Lanka and 7 of its top destinations

Adam Smigielski In good part because of its long civil war (from 1983 to 2009), this mostly Buddhist island nation of 22 million, located in the Indian Ocean to the southeast of India, is afflicted by overtourism yet is now attracting increasing numbers of visitors thanks to an amazing trove of sights and experiences, from coconut-palm-fringed beaches (some of which are great for surfing!); lush tea plantations; exciting wildlife-spotting safaris; a delectable cuisine; and friendly locals not…

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9 of the top luxury resorts in the Maldives

There are nearly 200 hotels and resorts scattered across this gorgeous archipelago - many with the signature overwater bungalows the Maldives are known for - so it´s tough to narrow it down, but here´s a go: read post

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8 of Thailand´s beautiful lesser known destinations

CEphoto, Uwe Aranas When planning a trip to Thailand, the images that often spring to mind are those of golden pagodas; buzzing markets and nightlife in Bangkok; and the busy beaches of Phuket. But " the land of smiles" holds many more secrets waiting to be unearthed in its lesser-known cities and towns. They´re all safe for travelers; accessible via the country´s efficient network of air routes, roads, and trains; and offer a range of accommodations; The best time to visit them is during the…

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Jordan Simon February 9, 2023 at 11:14am

I recently came across CNN Travel's look at a dozen and a half destinations across Asia which are lesser known gems. I'd heard of (and have even been to) some, but others were new to me. An interesting read! https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-hnk/index.html
John Kipper December 16, 2022 at 12:26pm

Singapore-based website TheSmartLocal.com just published an overview of more than a dozen visitor attractions which opened in the city this year: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/new-attractions-singapore-2022/
Jeffrey Kunst November 21, 2022 at 12:27pm

The hangover from the pandemic is having a dampening effect on the region's visitor arrival numbers, and of course the tourism industry: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/21/paradise-paused-asia-...

Paradise paused: Asia-Pacific tourism continues to lag after the Covid induced freeze

Foreign arrivals slowly return, but cost of living pressures and China’s zero-Covid policy weigh on visitor numbers
David Paul Appell September 16, 2022 at 11:39am

One of six UNESCO sites in Pakistan, in southeastern Sindh province a bit over six hours from Karachi, Moenjodaro dates back some 5,000 years to the Bronze Age, and is one of the world's oldest preserved human settlements: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/moenjodaro-pakistan-floods-i...

Pakistan UNESCO site Moenjodaro badly damaged by flooding

One of the world's oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by torrential rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst…
John Kipper August 5, 2022 at 8:11am

Came across an interesting item about an off-the-beaten track region and city, both called Kochi, on the second smallest of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku. (south of the western end of Honshu), with plenty of eco/adventure travel options, water sports, authentic regional cuisine, and historic sites. Check it out! https://mothership.sg/2022/07/4-reasons-to-visit-kochi-japan/

4 reasons to visit Kochi, a lesser known part of Japan, once Japan relaxes travel restrictions

A hidden gem in Japan.
Riccardo R June 23, 2022 at 8:59am

Earlier this year, the London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", including of course several Asian cities - find out which: https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
José Balido May 12, 2022 at 9:55am

I've always been fascinated by this Mongolia - even though I haven't yet gotten to travel there - and on YouTube found this superbly edited, montage of scenes (fairly brief, just over five minutes long) from popular South African travel filmmaker MrBrynnorth. No narration, but very eloquent indeed!! https://youtu.be/KwQvyYzcOJU
Max Pesling March 10, 2022 at 11:26am

A onetime Buddhist pilgrimage track, in disuse for some 60 years, the new, 250-mile Trans Bhutan Trail is to be inaugurated in April - coinciding with the reopening of the whole of Bhutan to tourists after pretty much closing its border since spring of 2020 - connecting for hikers and mountain bikers some 400 historic/cultural sites as well as countless natural wonders. Read more details in CNN Travel: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/trans-bhutan-trail-reopening
David Paul Appell August 27, 2018 at 7:07pm

Just saw Crazy Rich Asians - pretty cool movie, and I'm sure it'll do wonders for Singapore tourism. Then just today read an interesting piece in The Atlantic about how some non-Chinese (Malays, Indians - the name Singapore actually comes from Malay and Sanskrit) are a little miffed at how it papers over their home's ethnic diversity. Plus, most Singaporeans are far from rich! Makes interesting reading: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/08/singapore...