Location

Situated about 35 miles southwest of Kyoto, this port city is worth a visit for its food alone. One of the city’s most famous dishes, the tasty pancake-like okonomiyaki (which means “grilled as you like it” in Japanese), is made with batter, cabbage and your choice of meat and other toppings. After you’ve gotten your fill of the delectable local Read more…

If you consider yourself a world traveler, you’re bound to make the pilgrimage to Agra. Each year, millions come from around the globe to this (relatively) small city in northern India. “Why?” you ask. Two words: Taj Mahal. This famous monument has immortalized the love of an emperor and his wife since its completion in 1648. Epitomizing the ornate Mughal Read more…

What has made Shanghai one of the world’s most populous cities? It’s a modern-day commercial mecca. Shanghai celebrates its prosperity with monuments of industry like the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Its rapid evolution keeps the skyline changing and the fashions fleeting, meaning that familiarity is one thing that you should kiss goodbye in Shanghai. If you can embrace the unexpected, Read more…

Known for its can’t-miss night markets and historical attractions, Taiwan’s capital is a must-see destination for those traveling to Asia. Popular things to do here include riding to the top of the ultramodern Taipei 101 tower, visiting the National Palace Museum (where you’ll find numerous artifacts from Beijing’s Forbidden City) and stopping by the bustling Shilin Night Market for some Read more…

If you only have time to go to one beach in Thailand, make it Railay Beach. Located in the country’s Krabi province, Railay Beach features glistening white sands and is surrounded by limestone rock formations (covered in leafy green vegetation) that jut out from the sea. As if this beach destination couldn’t get more alluring, you’re only able to reach Read more…

Hanoi is perfect for first-time Vietnam visitors. The country’s capital offers plenty in the way of history, culture, shopping, dining and natural splendor. Start your day off with a Vietnamese coffee, then head to Hanoi’s central Old Quarter for a stroll through the many narrow, colorful streets. After that, visit one of the city’s many temples, including the ancient Temple Read more…

Travel to the capital of Indian state Rajasthan to marvel at the city’s incredible architecture. Hawa Mahal, a pink palace that was modeled after Hindu god Krishna’s crown, is Jaipur’s biggest claim to fame. The property’s astounding 953 windows allowed the original ladies of the royal family to view the comings and goings of the Indian city without being seen. Read more…

Immaculate, efficient Singapore is a miraculous sight, particularly for travelers familiar with modern Asian metropolises. The city maintains a remarkable balance of green space and skyscrapers, in addition to sustaining substantial ethnic enclaves like Little India and Chinatown. This motley group of cultures has brought to this former British colony something special – a common mindset. Singaporeans are determined and Read more…

Cherry blossom petals caught on a breeze, the burble of a water fountain permeating the silence of a peaceful rock garden, a pair of elegantly dressed geisha flitting between wooden tea houses … Kyoto is the Japan of the past, the Japan of your imagination. Standing as Japan’s capital from A.D. 794 to 1868, Kyoto has thrived as a hub Read more…

Travelers have a hard time putting a pin in Bangkok’s personality. Most first-timers see this city as one caught between the past and the present. Ancient temples and modern shopping malls comprise Thailand’s capital, and Buddhist monks and regulars of Patpong (Bangkok’s red light district) share the city’s streets. The contrast can result in an exhilarating yet chaotic setting. With Read more…