Asia

Did you know that the Earth’s largest continent is Asia? It’s also the continent with the largest population and enormous growth. Many say that the 21st century is the century of Asian growth. Indeed, many countries in Asia are breaking out of its shell and is developing at a rapid rate.

Asian destinations we cover include both Northern Asia, especially Japan, China (especially Macao, which is a Special Administrative Region of China) and South Korea. Some of our favourite spots are in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Where is Asia?

Asia’s footprint extends to the Eastern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere. Asia shares part of its landmass with Europe and Africa. The Pacific Ocean is to the east while the Indian Ocean makes up the southern boundary of Asia and the Arctic Ocean is the northern boundary.

How large is Asia?

44,579,000 sqkm (17,212,000 sq mi) is the size of Asia. This continent covers around one-third of the Earth’s area on land. Asia has the largest population on earth of all the continents and is home to many ancient civilisations.

What are the largest countries in Asia?

The two largest countries in Asia are China and India. Both have many amazing places to explore. Historically, the main trading route in Asia was The Silk Road while the major sea route was the Straits of Malacca.

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When thinking of China, I must admit I have never instinctively thought of beaches. Instead, I think of culture, impressive landmarks, skyscrapers, and breathtaking national parks. But China's coastline is extensive, and there are countless beaches to visit. From the Bohai Sea in the northeast near the border with...
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It’s hard to pinpoint on which continent you would find the best beaches in the world, but Asia is definitely a contender for the top spot. From the islands of Indonesia to the shallow reefs of the Philippines, the well-trodden beaches of Thailand and everything in between, Asia has...
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Think of Japan and what comes to mind might be megacities such as Tokyo and Osaka or the historic temples of Kyoto. But as a nation of islands, Japan is blessed with a huge number of fantastic beaches. Although a beach holiday in Japan might seem strange, the best...
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Although Singapore is a tiny island, many people forget that this means it’s home to an array of pretty beaches. A small country with futuristic architecture, a sustainable outlook, endless activities and a thriving art, food and culture scene, sometimes the skyscrapers get a little much, and a beach...
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Taiwan doesn't instantly come to mind when you think of beach holidays, but actually, this country has many amazing stretches of sand and gorgeous coastlines. No matter what your itinerary, as long as you're by the coast, there are fantastic beaches in Taiwan to explore. With 973 miles of...
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The Southeast Asia region is no stranger to incredible beaches with some of the most picturesque views and sunsets found anywhere in the world. From Thailand to Indonesia, venture into pretty much any country or area in that region and you'll stumble upon turquoise blue water, white sandy beaches...