The Wise Directory

Asia Travel Guide

overview:

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. It covers 8.6% of the Earth's total surface area (or 29.4% of its land area) and it contains more than 60% of the world's current human population. Chiefly in the eastern and northern hemispheres, Asia is traditionally defined as part of the landmass of Africa-Eurasia with the western portion of the latter occupied by Europe lying east of the Suez Canal, east of the Ural Mountains, and south of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian and Black Seas. It is bounded to the east by the Pacific Ocean, to the south by the Indian Ocean, and to the north by the Arctic Ocean.

Asia is almost too massive and diverse to conceptualize as a digestable travel destination. Even defining the borders of this continent is difficult - from the mountains around the Black Sea in the west, to the snow fields of Siberia in the east, there are more people and cities in Asia than outside of it. Asia's highest point is Nepal's and China's Mount Everest, which rises to 8,848 m (29,028 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is Israel's and Jordan's Dead Sea, whose surface is 400 m (1,312 feet) below sea level. Asia's longest river is the Yangtze and its largest lake is the Caspian Sea. Asia is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east, by Australia to the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean to the south. It is bounded by the Red Sea to the southwest, by Europe to the west, and by the Arctic Ocean to the north.

Travel options range wildly, from the desert ruins and modern malls of the Middle East to the magnificient monuments in South Asia, and from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of South-East Asia to the megacities and technology capitals of East Asia.

related websites:

Apartments Rental Tashkent
Offers high quality luxury apartments located in the safe center of Tashkent, Uzbekistan within walking distance of all the main sights, close to metro stations, main offices, embassies, markets and restaurants.
http://www.apartment.sk.uz

Asiaphoto.de
Travelogues, Photos and Info about Southeastasia - Join me on a fantastic trip through Indochina.
http://www.asiaphoto.de

Bantay Turista
A support service to tourism and tourists in the Philippines
http://www.bantayturista.com

Burma (Myanmar) Travel, Hotels & Tours
Specialists of Burma (Myanmar) present updated information on tours, hotels, air ticketing and visa services. This site also offers travel guides, tips, flight and train schedules, maps, photos and much more.
http://www.burma-travels.com

Maldives Hotels & Resorts
Offers discounted hotels & resorts in Maldives with packages. Presents an extensive list of marvelous hotels and resorts in the tropical paradise of Maldives. Provides a wide range of choices, not only accommodation but also activities and packages.
http://www.maldives-resorts-hotel.com

Nepal Safari
Company based in Nepal offers great service and discounted rates.
http://www.nepal-safari.com

Tourism of Cambodia
The official site of Tourism of Cambodia providing information about Cambodia travel, passport and visa, hotels, transportation, travel information and much more...
http://www.tourismcambodia.com