Your Asia trip might start with temples or street food, but we guarantee it’ll end up in your soul.
Asia
As vibrant as it is vast, intoxicating as it is quixotic, Asia is an enigma, waiting to be untangled by all who visit. Each and every country has its distinctive character and you’ll find everything from tiny, cloistered kingdoms to icons of architecture, exquisite natural beauty, to cities that hum with life. Really, what can’t you do in Asia? Hang out with orangutans in Indonesia, take tea with a Geisha in Kyoto, snorkel in the gin-clear waters of the Maldives, discover your spiritual side in India’s temples, and uncover a staggering history in Vietnam. And we haven’t even mentioned the intangible spirituality that seems to beam out of every corner of the continent. You don’t need to tell us twice…
Asia is a continent of contrasts, from the snow-dusted peaks of the Himalayas to the palm-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean. The weather varies dramatically from one region to another, with monsoons, dry seasons, and everything in between. The key to traveling well? Timing. Whether you want to hike in Bhutan, island-hop in Thailand, or catch Japan’s cherry blossoms in full bloom, we’ll help you navigate the best times to go.