budget travel asia

Central Asia

(Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)

East Asia

(China (including Hong Kong, Macau), Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan)

Middle East

(Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen)

Russia and the Caucasus

(Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia)
Russia comprises much of Asia, a huge country of vast, empty expanses, while the Caucasus is a dense, warm, friendly, but extremely dangerous travel region.

South Asia

(Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)

Southeast Asia

(Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)

Getting There

Asia's largest airports by number of intercontinental connections include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore. For the Middle East, Dubai is by far the largest hub, with Doha and Abu Dhabi also having reasonably good connections.

If you are coming to Asia by train, you'll be likely coming in through Russia or Turkey, although other options may exist. For an interesting experience, try the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Going Around

Due to the vast distances and expanses of water separating Asia's different regions, air travel is likely to be the preferred mode of transport between the regions many travel destinations. Fares are lower on average than in Europe or America, and low cost airlines are rapidly expanding their networks particularly in Southeast Asia.

Attractions and Things to See

* Amazing natural wonders of the world.
Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia
Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia
* Birthplaces of all five of the world's major religions
* Dead Sea Lowest point of land on earth (Israel and Jordan)
* Mount Everest The highest point of land on earth (Nepal and China)
* Famous buildings.
* Unique cultures.
* Dynamic cities.
* Rare species of flora and fauna.
* Beautiful islands and beaches.
* Friendly Asians.