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Asia: Discover Diverse Cultures, Landscapes, and Endless Adventures
Your Guide to the Continent of Contrasts
Our first ever visit to the Asian continent began in December 2022 with a week in Japan, before going to Thailand for Christmas. We did not expect to spend a year in Asia, but we loved our experience so much that we ended up visiting 12 countries throughout 2023! We used Chiang Mai as a base to explore most of the south-east; the likes of Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia, before spending the later part of the year checking out the more central and northern areas, with Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and even China making our list. It was perhaps quite apt that we finished the year back in Japan, before we heading back home for Christmas. It was an epic year, which also included several stays in one of our favorite countries, the Philippines, and even 3 weeks in India! Check out our blogs and vlogs for all of our travel tips and recommendations, with plenty of fun, facts and epic destinations to be found! We hope this can be your one-stop shop to plan your adventure in remarkable Asia!
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Join us as we recount our whirlwind journey that spanned 12 countries in 12 months, chronicling the highs and lows, the unexpected delights, and the occasional challenges of traversing the vast and varied tapestry of Asia.
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Interesting Facts
Here are 15 interesting facts about Asia. Some may just surprise you!
1. Asia is the Largest Continent on Earth: Covering about 30% of the Earth's land area, it spans from the Arctic Circle to the equator.
2. Asia has the Highest Population: Over 4.7 billion people live in Asia, accounting for nearly 60% of the global population.
3. The Himalayas Contain the World’s Highest Peak: Mount Everest, at 8,848 meters, marks the border between Nepal and China.
4. Asia is Home to More Than 50 Countries: From Russia and Turkey to tiny island nations, Asia has incredible diversity in cultures and landscapes.
5. The Silk Road Originated Here: This ancient trade network connected Asia with Europe and Africa, fostering cultural exchange.
6. Asia Has Some of the World’s Oldest Civilizations: Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China are among the earliest human civilizations.
7. Religions Originated in Asia: Major world religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism all began in Asia.
8. Asia Has Vast Natural Diversity: From deserts like the Gobi to rainforests in Southeast Asia and arctic tundra in Siberia, Asia’s environments are incredibly varied.
9. The Largest Desert Outside the Poles is in Asia: The Arabian Desert stretches across several Middle Eastern countries.
10. Asia has the World’s Most Populous Cities: Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, and Mumbai are among the largest urban areas on the planet.
11. The Great Wall of China is the Longest Man-Made Structure: Stretching over 21,000 km, it is visible from space with the right conditions.
12. Asia is the Birthplace of the Internet: The first web page outside Europe and North America was hosted in Asia, showing its tech growth.
13. Asian Cuisine is Highly Diverse: From sushi and dumplings to curries and kebabs, Asia’s food culture is vast and influential.
14. Asia is Home to the World’s Deepest Lake: Lake Baikal in Russia holds 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater.
15. Asia Hosts the World’s Largest Rainforest: The Southeast Asian rainforests are biodiversity hotspots and critical to global ecology.
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