Asia is distant and diverse – China and India offer impressive impressions with their mega-metropolises. Thailand, on the other hand, shines with its dream beaches. Discover the diversity of Asia.
The paradisiacal island of Palawan is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Bizarre rock formations, dreamlike, fine sand, white beaches, hidden lagoons, turquoise blue water and a unique flora and fauna, as well as a fascinating underwater world characterize this exotic island paradise. A large part of the island’s area is designated as a protected...
Jerusalem is not only a tourist destination: it is a pilgrimage destination and place of pilgrimage, the center of three world religions. Nowhere else do Judaism, Christianity and Islam live so close together, nowhere else is history and religion so palpable as in Jerusalem. Jewish Jerusalem Jerusalem is the cultural and religious center of Israel and Judaism. The...
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. The city is home to several universities, research institutes and museums. It is also considered an important economic and cultural centre. Baku and the trade in oil Due to its favorable location, the history of the city is significant. It was an important transport hub early on, and...
Langkawi is Malaysia’s holiday island and still a real insider tip. Holidaymakers who are looking for relaxation, but also variety, who already know Thailand or do not want to visit it , will find a little gem here with fantastic beaches, evergreen forests and yet urban infrastructure and thus the amenities that make a holiday perfect. Langkawi is also still...
When in 2006 the US mockumentary “Borat – Cultural Learning from America to Make Benefit for the Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” by the British comedian and actor Sacha Noam Baron Cohen celebrated international cinema successes, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry initially threatened to sue for the obvious, albeit clearly satirically exaggerated degradation of...
The state of Azerbaijan is located between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains and has a total area of just over 86 square kilometers. The special thing about the country is not only the considerable oil reserves, but above all the different climate zones, which not only provide varied landscapes, but also create habitats for over 18,000 animal species and...
Sumatra is part of Indonesia and is the second largest island in the state. It belongs to the large Sunda Islands and has several offshore islands. In the middle of the primeval island runs the equator. Sumatra is also known for the Sunda Strait, which has a length of 40 kilometers and separates it from the neighboring island of Java , and the Strait of Malacca. The...
Nestled between Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan lies Central Asian Tajikistan. The country is less than half the size of Germany and has only about 9.2 million inhabitants. Tajikistan has hardly been developed for tourism so far, although the country is scenic and also has some cultural highlights to offer due to its location on the historic Silk Road...
Life is a long, calm river, or is that Asian serenity? For three hours, the bamboo raft, which was put together the day before, has been gliding across the Amandit River. On board the improvised water vehicle: the current “Miss Tourism” of the region, Raisa Nurtanziliana, and me. The narrow vehicle rocks above the waves, gently we glide down wave after...
After the attacks last year, the Sri Lankan government decided to make the visa for Sri Lanka temporarily free of charge for tourists. Travelers could therefore receive both the Visa on Arrival at Colombo Airport and the e-Visa for free. After some time, the duration of the visa-free visa was extended and the travel industry had expected that Sri Lanka would maintain...