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Admire the iconic Great Wall of China

Feel the enormity of China's Great Wall, stretching as far as the eye can see through luscious green valleys. With some fragments built nearly 3000 years ago, the historical significance of this fortification is not to be missed. Tackle just a small length of this 21,000-kilometer UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wander through Angkor Wat

Take a journey to the world's largest religious monument and watch the sunrise onto the stillness of the Angkor Wat temple complex. The crumbling mosey portions of the Hindu turned Buddhist structures hold an eerie beauty that will stir you to the very core.

Enjoy some quality 'Me' time in Thailand

Land of smiles, cheap cocktails and expert massages, a trip to Thailand is a chance to unwind. Spend days floating in the Gulf of Thailand and roaming through shopping markets, interrupted only by fragrant Panang curries and fresh coconuts to cool you down.

Sail Halong Bay

Climb aboard a traditional wooden boat and take in the beauty of Vietnam's sea of limestone islands. The dramatic setting of Halong Bay will dazzle as you drift slowly around the emerald waters past many families that call the water home. An essential part of Asia travel packages, it has been named one of the new natural wonders of the world.

Stroll down the busy streets of Tokyo

Home to almost 14-million, the streets of Tokyo buzz with an energy that is hard to resist. Navigate through the swarm of pedestrians at Shibuya Crossing and admire elaborate dress sense in Harajuku. Even those called by empty mountains will find joy in the scenes of Japan's capital.

Our top 5 things to do in Asia

This enormous content offers such a diverse banquet of experiences it can be hard to know where to begin. From the busy streets of Tokyo to the world's largest religious site found in Cambodia, we'll share the very best on our Asia vacation packages. 

Temple of Heaven

The aptly named Temple of Heaven is a scene straight out of a mythical religious artwork. Stare up at the ceilings in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests where a patchwork of color honors the seasons of the year. With construction finishing in the year 1420, this site holds limitless cultural significance.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Pay tribute to the victims of Cambodia's brutal genocide that saw a quarter of its population lost in the early 1970's. The photos of those lost haunt the walls of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed in a building that was once a center for prison and interrogation.

Tokyo National Museum

Take an artistic journey along the Silk Road to ancient and medieval days gone by at Tokyo National Museum, the 6th largest art museum in the world. Hosting many of Japan's national treasures and religious artworks with immense cultural significance, allow a whole day to soak up all this monument has to offer.

Best museums in Asia

A tapestry of history, art and modern culture are found peppered across this continent in its endless list of museums. These are just some of the places we'll visit on our Asia escorted tours.

With almost a thousand years of history held in a roll of seaweed, rice and raw fish, don't miss this important part of Japanese culture. Though it's now readily available in most parts of the world, you will find something special about the sushi experience in its homeland.

Pho has traveled a long way since it originated in the Nam Định province of Vietnam. Slurp down many bowls from lively street vendors and modern cafes, enjoying variations of the hot rice noodle broth covered in herbs. The country of Vietnam summed up in one soupy dish.

Peking Duck

Taste the Imperial era in slices of seasoned crispy skin duck. Best wrapped in thin pancakes with hoisin sauce and greens, this Chinese specialty is delicious whether consumed in a busy street market or upmarket restaurant.

Best food in Asia

It's hard to compete with the delicious fragrant dishes that originate across the expanses of Asia. With chopsticks in hand, we'll uncover the very best and learn of the many rituals and traditions woven into this continent's culinary banquet. 

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Pack for sustainable travel

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

Charcoal tablets

Many visit Asia armed with a pharmacy of pills for the chance of illness. Prevention is always better than cure; take a natural daily supplement such as charcoal to ensure nasties are evacuated from your system as quickly as possible.

Cool full-length clothes

Many parts of Asia boast a sunny tropical climate that's perfect for days flopped by a pool or sea. When exploring, it can be somewhat uncomfortable. Pack light, full-length clothes so you can respectfully visit religious sites without sweltering.

Hand sanitizer

During your time in Asia, you might not always have access to soap and water to wash up before eating. Keep hand sanitizer available for clean hands and a happy stomach.

Insect Repellent

A bug spray will be your best protection against mosquitos and any other creepy crawlies that call Asia home. Pack a bottle to avoid unnecessary itch or illness.

Water purification devices

The purification of water has come a long way in recent years. Make your way to a specialist travel shop to discuss bottles, gadgets and tablets that will ensure you stay hydrated without falling ill.

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Experience Thailand in all its diversity over 13 days, exploring the lively streets of Bangkok, the ancient temples of Chiang Mai, and the idyllic beaches of Phuket.

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• Explore the temples, markets and nightlife of bustling Bangkok
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• Enjoy a week of pure relaxation on the picturesque beaches of Phuket
• Take the opportunity to visit Phang Nga Bay with its towering limestone islets
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• 7 nights Phuket hotel accommodation

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20-Day Highlights Of Asia

Travel through some of Asia’s most iconic cities; exploring the markets, temples and history, with a midway break to enjoy the beaches of Phuket.

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• Explore Singapore’s mix of old and new
• Gaze up at Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Towers
• Relax on Phuket’s palm fringed beaches
• Visit Bangkok’s palaces and soak in its bustling nightlife
• Discover the ancient temples of Angkor
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• 3 nights Kuala Lumpur hotel accommodation
• 4 nights Phuket hotel accommodation
• 3 nights Siem Reap hotel accommodation

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12-Day Discover Malaysia

From the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur to the sandy shores of Selingan Island, this 12 day Malaysian trip offers a captivating blend of city life, colonial heritage, and natural beauty.

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• Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan
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• Discover the wildlife within the rainforest around Sandakan
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As the largest and most populous continent of the world, Asia comprises of many interesting and diverse countries to travel through. Naturally, it is incredibly biodiverse with wide range of wildlife and plants. Among these are the illusive snow leopards, the panda, the Asian elephant and the only remaining wild horse still galloping through its natural habitat in northern Asia. Historically, the continent has seen the fall and rise of the greatest civilizations and empires that ever existed on Earth, such as the Mongol Empire, various Chinese dynasties, the Tibetan Empire, the  Korean Empires, the Khmer Empire that left us with the breathtaking Angkor Temples, and many more. Culturally, Asian countries are the birthplace of many religions. Its people practice Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam and Shamanism and new forms are constantly evolved, based on the elaborate Eastern Philosophy

Our Asian countries tour packages will take you to some of the best destinations in the region: The Gobi Desert in Mongolia , The Yangtse River in China, The Himalayas in Tibet and Bhutan, and the Mekong river of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Your once-in-a-lifetime vacations in Asia is all here.Asian adventure trips will allow you to experience this vast continent up-close. Whether you choose to hike, ride or raft, Asian adventure trips have it all for you.

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Wales’ rugged coastline and hilly landscape is dotted with many medieval castles and fortresses. Quite a few are open to visitors making this a great destination for those interested in seeing castles. During our Southern England road trip, we made a point of taking a slight detour through South Wales to visit two impressive castles: […]

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An active castle with a thousand years of history and home to the Duke of Norfolk since the 1500s, the palace is open to the public during the summer months. The Arundel Castle is wonderful place to visit. The State Apartments are superb, the Keep is a throwback in time and the gardens are an […]

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Hampton Court Palace was built in the 1500s for the chief minister of King Henry VIII, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. However, its fame comes from the fact that by the 1530s it was home to one of England’s most memorable kings, Henry the VIII. After all, how many kings had six wives and beheaded two? In […]

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We do our best to always travel with carry-on bags only. The exception being when we go on a scuba diving vacation and we have equipment to bring along. In that case even my dive camera has its own bag! However, we avoid checked luggage for any other type of trip including cruises or destinations […]

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We finally had the chance to dive the famous Blue Heron Bridge dive site and we know now why it has been voted the best shore dive in the United States! Also, snorkelers can enjoy the easy access Phil Foster Park Snorkel Trail.

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While we love flying Qatar for the service and comfort, one of the drawbacks on many itineraries from Miami are the long layovers in Qatar. Don’t get me wrong, the airport is beautiful and has many wonderful lounges and shops, but, when you have 8 or 10 hours like we did recently on our trip […]

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With all we had read about the Wakatobi Dive Resort, we had high expectations. And we weren’t disappointed! We have to admit that all the good things we had heard turned out to be true. Run like a Swiss clock, every detail was taken care of making the experience of staying at Wakatobi simply a […]

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Costa Rica had been on our wish list seemingly forever. I even found a guidebook we had purchased in 2008 in the hopes of visiting this wonderful and magical place. We’re not quite sure why it took so long, there are multiple daily short 3-hour direct flights from Miami to both San Jose and Liberia […]

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Where is the Pope visiting on his tour of Asia? Francis arrives in Indonesia

Pope Francis arrived at Jakarta airport before thousands of excited Indonesians on Tuesday as he begins his ambitious Asia-Pacific tour. 

The 87-year-old pontiff is expected to urge global action on climate change when he visits four countries over the next 10 days, Reuters has reported. 

The Pope passed through Jakarta towards the Vatican embassy, where he is staying, and small crowds of people were seen waving excitedly.

"I'm so happy, I feel so blessed," said Enny Rahail, 52, who travelled 3,000 km (1,860 miles) to Jakarta from her home in southeast Maluku before standing for two hours in the midday heat to wave to the pope outside the embassy.

"As Indonesians, we are happy because the Catholic leader comes to our country," said Ms Rahail, who called Francis an "advocate for peace" and said she cried as the pope arrived.

Here is all you need to know about his tour. 

Where is Pope Francis visiting? 

As soon as he arrived, he held an informal meeting with a group of refugees living in Indonesia .

The Vatican gave few details, but said the group included persons from Somalia, Sri Lanka and members of the persecuted Rohingya minority from Myanmar.

The ageing pope was not set to attend any public events on Tuesday, to allow him time for rest after the 13-hour overnight flight from Rome.

From there, he is expected to travel nearly 33,000 km around the region - taking in East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. 

He flies back on September 13. 

What are the aims of the tour?

An address to Indonesia's political leaders on Wednesday will be the pope's first official event. The following day, he will participate in an inter-religious meeting at Southeast Asia 's largest mosque, the Istiqlal Mosque.

Francis, who pushed for the 2015 Paris climate pact, is expected to continue voicing appeals to confront the dangers of a warming globe.

Jakarta, the Indonesian capital home to at least 10 million people, is vulnerable to climate change, as it tackles chronic flooding and sinking land. The government is building a new capital, Nusantara, on the island of Borneo.

Just 3 per cent of a population of about 280 million is Catholic in Indonesia, which is the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation.

"This is a very historic visit," Indonesian president Joko Widodo told reporters before the pope's arrival, offering Francis a warm welcome on a long-planned visit that had been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Indonesia and the Vatican have a similar commitment to cultivate peace and brotherhood as well as ensure prosperity for the people."

What has the Pope said? 

On Monday, the Pope offered only a few words about the trip, saying the coming days would represent his longest voyage abroad.

Francis, who is not only the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics but also the Vatican's head of state, wired customary greetings to every country he crossed on the way to Indonesia, including Iran, India, Pakistan and Turkey.

He offered prayers of peace, hopes for prosperity, or divine blessings, in messages varying with each country.

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Pope Francis leads mass for more than 80,000 in Indonesia

STORY: :: Over 80,000 join Pope Francis

for a Catholic Mass in Jakarta

:: September 5, 2024

The event was the high point of the 87-year-old pope's four days in the capital, Jakarta, on the first stop of a 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania, with visits to East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea.

The Southeast Asian nation recognizes six official religions, and religious freedom is enshrined in its constitution. Yet about 87% of Indonesia's population of 280 million is Muslim, while about 3% is Catholic.

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