Asia

Asian Destinations – India, Japan, Singapore, Russa & More

The 7 Best Hiking Trails in Southeast Asia

One of the best parts about hiking is the chance to see an entire plethora of sights and sounds. Hiking ...
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Ultimate Travel Guide to Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, China jumped into world travelers’ eyes thanks to the movie Avatar. The floating mountains, sea clouds, ...
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Hiking in Seoul: Achasan and Yongmasan day hikes

There are more than a few mountains to hike within Seoul's city limits ranging from fairly easy to difficult. A moderate and popular day hike in the city takes you to Yongmasan and Achasan.
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Exploring off the beaten path, not so touristy India

It was my trip to India and I did not want to do all the touristy things. I was not interested in marching through the Taj Mahal in Agra with millions of other sweaty tourists taking selfies with their iPhones. I wanted an authentic India experience eating local meals like Bheja Fry in restaurants where you would not find another American and the menu is not in English. I wanted to try local delicacies and see how Anglo-Indians spent their days. Rather than laying out and partying at tourist beach hot spots like Goa or fighting my way through the crowds in Mumbai, I wanted to swim with elephants in the jungle and go on safari looking for panthers at night. This is my untouristy India experience.
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