Holiday ideas in Asia and Oceania

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Looking out across the Bosphorus, the Hagia Sophia has had a long and eventful history stretching back many hundreds of years, and is a very impressive building to visit...Hagia Sophia

The beauty of the Taj Mahal

No other structure in the world provides such an instant image in the mind as the Taj Mahal. Its incredible beauty places it firmly on the top of anyone’s list of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet...Taj Mahal

Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s gift to the world.

Cambodia has long hidden one of the world's great treasures. Angkor Wat stands side by side with the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China as one of mankind’s greatest achievements...Ankgor Wat

manali hill town
Manali, hill resort in northern India

Manali is a well located and quite modern town in the north west of India. Accessible from Delhi, it is a popular destination from those trying to escape the heat of the Indian summer, and has some very beautiful scenery...Visit Manali

Along the Great Wall of China

When viewed from space the Great Wall of China appears like a Chinese dragon winding its way across the mountain tops. The Chinese named it “Wan Li Chang Cheng” which translates as ‘Wall of 5000km’. It begins in the famous Shanghai Pass and runs its length to Lop Nur in the Xinjiang Uygur Region...Great Wall of China

Guest travel articles for Asia & Oceania

China: Reasons to visit China include the dramatic scenery, the cultural diversity, and the chance to see a world which is unfamiliar to most of us...Visit China

Papua New Guinea: Quite new to the world of tourism the south Pacific island of Papua New Guinea has great scuba diving and beaches, tropical rainforest and high mountains, and 800 different languages ...Visit Papua New Guinea

Vietnam: Vietnam has a fascinating history and culture that precedes the troubles that besieged the country during much of the 20th century, although those also have left their mark and are commemorated...Highlights of Vietnam

Beaches of Goa: With fame dating from the 1960's and the hippy invasion of India, there is more to the beaches of Goa than you might think - great beaches, perfect scenery, and easy access to fine Indian food...Goa beaches