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.
At the intersection of historic caravan routes lies one of the most interesting metropolises in the Middle East on biblical ground: Amman. Jordan’s capital looks back on a long history of settlement. Rome was built on seven hills, but Amman has expanded over the centuries and now has 19 hills. The city is proud of its history, it presents itself as Arab and at...
Anyone who has ever experienced a festival in South Korea knows how closely these holidays are linked to the local culture. Whether it’s Chuseok, South Korea’s harvest festival that brings families together, or the Lotus Lantern Festival, which bathes cities in colorful lights, travelers can expect pure tradition and a whole new kind of sense of community...
A charming Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, that’s Bhutan! Colonialism passed this country by, because it is quite hidden between the giants China and India. Officially, Bhutan is called Druk Yul, “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. Decades ago, “gross national happiness” was declared the highest state goal. This is not only about material...
When Prince Albert, husband of the British Queen Victoria, visited Jaipur in 1853, the then Maharaja of Rajasthan ordered the city to be painted pink as a sign of hospitality. Since then, today’s capital of Rajasthan in India has also borne the nickname “Pink City”. Especially at dusk, the magnificent facades of the lively old town shine in warm...
A wonderful place for a relaxing holiday is the Thai island of Koh Lanta. It is one of Siam’s most beautiful island paradises and offers its guests plenty of peace and relaxation. This makes the idyllic island ideal for travellers who want to spend their holidays away from the usual party tourism. The island of Koh Lanta enchants with its magnificent white...
Off the coast of Thailand, surrounded by white sandy beaches and blue sea water, there are countless small island groups that are suitable for Thailand island hopping and that could not be more contrasting. Off the west coast of the South Asian country, the islands of the Andaman Sea are quite scattered. It includes Phuket, Koh Lanta and Koh Libong. On the east side...
Along with Osaka and Tokyo , Kyoto is often listed at the top of the lists that name the most beautiful cities in Japan. With about 1.4 million inhabitants and a large selection of historical sights, the city in the heart of the Asian country is not just an insider tip. Kyoto is one of the most culturally important cities in Japan – and is considered one of the...
Dhaka thrives on contrasts and is so very different from most holiday destinations you know. Country and people, culture and weather, simply everything is different, exciting and new. You simply have to experience it yourself to realize that you will come back. Bangladesh, an unusual holiday destination Bangladesh is far less well-known than its big neighbour. This...
Japan is the land of contrasts – dreamlike landscapes and a whole new culture. Here, visitors can explore enchanted temples, feed monkeys and be inspired by a shrill and colourful pop culture. Japan is known for vibrant cities and a rich tradition as well as beautiful nature. But it is not only the big cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto that captivate visitors...
It is not for nothing that the small city-state of Singapore is a destination for many Asian vacationers. Singapore brings together the multitude of Asian nationalities on a small island south of mainland Malaysia. Once a somewhat run-down port city and former colonial metropolis, the island is now a modern city, often referred to as “Asia light”...