Category: Asia
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Where to Stay in Yerevan, Armenia: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
Yerevan is Armenia’s capital, principal arrival point, and the most practical base for travelers beginning an Armenia itinerary. The city places visitors close to Republic Square, the Cascade Complex, the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, the History Museum of Armenia, the National Gallery of Armenia, Vernissage Market, museums, restaurants, wine bars, cafés, shopping streets,…
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Exactly What to Pack for China in Fall: September, October & November
China in fall can feel like several different trips packed into one itinerary. September may still bring hot afternoons, humidity, and summer clothing in Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, and southern China. October is usually the easiest month for sightseeing, with cooler mornings, comfortable afternoons, and beautiful fall scenery in many destinations. By November, Beijing, Xi’an, northern…
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Best Places to Visit in Armenia: Yerevan, Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Gyumri, Tatev & More
Armenia may be a relatively compact country, but its extraordinary concentration of ancient monuments, mountain landscapes, historic cities, monasteries, archaeological sites, wine villages, forests, and traditional communities makes it feel much larger once you begin planning a trip. This is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited regions. Travelers can stand inside churches carved directly…
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Where to Stay in Singapore: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
Singapore brings together futuristic architecture, colorful cultural neighborhoods, tropical gardens, extraordinary food, family attractions, luxury shopping, rooftop bars, beaches, museums, and one of the world’s most famous airports. It is also relatively easy to explore without staying directly beside every attraction. Singapore’s extensive MRT and bus network connects most major parts of the city, which…
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Exactly What to Pack for Singapore in Summer (June, July & August)
Singapore may be compact, but your trip can still include many completely different experiences. You might spend the morning walking around Marina Bay, explore the futuristic gardens and conservatories at Gardens by the Bay, eat lunch at a hawker centre, wander through Chinatown or Little India, and finish the evening beneath the glowing Supertrees. Add…
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Best Places to Visit in Singapore: Marina Bay, Cultural Neighborhoods, Islands & More
Singapore may be small on the map, but it never feels like a one-note destination. This compact city-state brings together futuristic skylines, tropical gardens, colorful heritage neighborhoods, peaceful nature reserves, buzzing hawker centers, waterfront promenades, wildlife parks, beaches, islands, museums, temples, luxury hotels, and some of the best food experiences in Asia. A first Singapore…
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Malaysia Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Guide ⚡
Planning a trip to Malaysia? You are in for glittering city skylines, tropical islands, colorful street art, rainforest adventures, wildlife encounters, night markets, beautiful beaches, historic neighborhoods, incredible food, and one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting mixes of cultures. Whether you are headed to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Malacca, the Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara, the…
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Kyrgyzstan Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Guide ⚡
Planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan? You are in for mountain scenery, alpine lakes, yurt stays, horse treks, dramatic valleys, Silk Road history, colorful bazaars, Soviet-era architecture, and some of the most beautiful outdoor adventure travel in Central Asia. Whether you are headed to Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, Issyk-Kul Lake, Ala Archa National Park, Song-Kul Lake, Jyrgalan,…
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Malaysia Cruises: Where They Go, Where to Stay, and What to Do in Port
Malaysia is one of the most interesting cruise destinations in Southeast Asia because one itinerary can feel like several completely different trips. A Malaysia cruise might bring you into Port Klang for a Kuala Lumpur day with towers, temples, markets, and city traffic. It might stop in Penang, where George Town gives you street food,…
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Exactly What to Pack for Malaysia in Summer (June, July & August)
Malaysia feels like one of those destinations where every part of the trip can look completely different. You might start in Kuala Lumpur with rooftop views, night markets, shopping malls, colorful temples, mosques, street food, and the Petronas Towers glowing after dark. Then you might head to Penang for murals, food, old shophouses, and sea…