From touring a busy metropolis such as Shanghai to exploring ancient capitals like Seoul or maxing out Sydney, Australia’s cafe culture and beach life, the region caters to the needs of many types of traveler. Ultra-modernity co-exists easily with age-old tradition
in cities such as Tokyo and Taipei, experiences ranging from the multi-sensory pleasure of a Laos night-market visit or Mumbai tuk-tuk adventure to a thrilling balloon flight over the temple-strewn plains of Bagan, in Myanmar. Luxurious rail journeys make for some of the most
romantic experiences, traveling from Bangkok to Singapore seldom dreamier than aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, long a honeymoon favorite, ensuring even the most jaded visitors return enlivened.
HONG KONG, CHINA Asia’s self-proclaimed ‘World City’ is usually a convenient regional gateway for U.S. travelers, with its comprehensive transport network making island hopping around Hong Kong extremely straightforward. Cheung Sha, on Lantau, features among the best beaches in Hong Kong, with Sai Kung one of the more laid-back islands. It’s surprisingly green, too, as hikers on the Maclehose Trail and Dragon’s Back will attest. Ocean Park and Lantau’s Disneyland tick the
Left: Hong Kong skyline
family-friendly box and attractions can be remarkably affordable; for instance shopping and grazing at Kowloon’s Temple Street Night Market, or admiring the Victoria Harbour skyline views from a Star Ferry. Travel to Hong Kong is currently difficult due to Covid-19 restrictions, but keep in mind for future trips.