Article by Alen Often referred to as the ‘USA’, the ‘United States’, ‘U.S.’, ‘America’ or simply the ‘States’, the United States of America is a country in North America. It is a melting pot of different cultures from around the world and as a result, it can be called as one of the most diverse [...]
Uzbekistan lies at the heart of the Great Silk Road. For centuries, oases of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva brought respite to the caravans as they made their way across the desert. A tour through this country immerses you in the essence of the progress of civilization as it moved west. Today, Uzbekistan preserves this heritage [...]
This mountainous country, filled with natural beauty is often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia. The Tian Shan Mountains cover more than 3/4 of the land and furnish endless hiking and mountaineering opportunities. The remainder of country is varied, with the subtropical, fertile Fergana Valley in the southwest to temperate foothills in the north. [...]
Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. With the fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with its cultural richness and harmony, presenting a truly Asian [...]
This largely arid country lies to the south of Uzbekistan, dominated by the Kara Kum desert in its center with mountains in the west and east. The country contains some of the world’s largest natural gas and oil reserves and is a major cotton producer. Historically, Turkmenistan has seen conquerors from Alexander the Great to [...]
Tibet projects mystic thoughts to many western travelers. And indeed Tibet never fail to impress. Tibetan mountain ranges and landscapes are home to an immense diversity of species of rare plants and birds. Tibetan forests are also famous for its tremendous spectrum of herbs for Chinese medicines. But due to the freezing temperatures and geographical [...]
Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. The fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ have unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with the cultural richness and harmony, knitting a truly Asian [...]