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You are here: Home / Archives for Travel / Asia and Africa

Asia and Africa

Neither a geopolitical nor geographical combination, we have chosen to include both Africa and Asia in one category for writing convenience.

In this section, you will find travel articles on Asia (including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East), and Africa.

These include:

  • East Asia (China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam)
  • Middle East (Oman and UAE)
  • Africa (Morocco and Tanzania)

Enjoy our articles featuring travel in Asia or Africa:

Best Kilimanjaro tour operators

Best Kilimanjaro Tour Operators Compared: Climb Africa’s Highest Peak

Read moreBest Kilimanjaro Tour Operators Compared: Climb Africa’s Highest Peak
Diving in Sugba Lagoon

Siargao Travel Guide: See the World’s Most Beautiful Island (Philippines)

Read moreSiargao Travel Guide: See the World’s Most Beautiful Island (Philippines)
Panda at the research center on our Chengdu itinerary

Chengdu Itinerary: Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, and a Giant Buddha in 2 Days

Read moreChengdu Itinerary: Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, and a Giant Buddha in 2 Days
Swimmers enjoying the crystal clear waters and white sand of Maya Bay in Thailand

Best Beaches in Thailand for Romance, Partying, or Relaxing

Read moreBest Beaches in Thailand for Romance, Partying, or Relaxing
Visit Taj Mahal image by Kyle Hasegawa

A Travel Guide to Visit the Taj Mahal in India

Read moreA Travel Guide to Visit the Taj Mahal in India

Singapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreSingapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Man on water buffalo in rice field seen while driving from Da Nang to Hoi An Vietnam

Things to Do in Hoi An Vietnam: A Day Trip from Da Nang

Read moreThings to Do in Hoi An Vietnam: A Day Trip from Da Nang
The meal at the end of our cooking lessons Singapore

Food Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore

Read moreFood Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

Read moreHow to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise
The three towers of Marina Bay Sands is the best place to stay in Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?

Read moreMarina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?
SuperTree Grove behind the fountain in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

Things to Do in Singapore for Couples

Read moreThings to Do in Singapore for Couples

Bangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand

Read moreBangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand
Stupa outside library at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days

Read moreBangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days
Views from Victoria peak in Hong Kong

How to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong

Read moreHow to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong
Marble mountain Da Nang, Vietnam

Best Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam

Read moreBest Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam
Entrance gate toEntrance gate to the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the synagogue, Marrakech Morocco the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the sy

Inside a Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue in Marrakech

Read moreInside a Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue in Marrakech
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud Bali, Indonesia

Bali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia

Read moreBali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia
Winding road through Todra Gorge in Morocco

Morocco Road Trip: Marrakech to Sahara Desert

Read moreMorocco Road Trip: Marrakech to Sahara Desert
A spice market in Rissani Morocco

Traditional Moroccan Markets and a Donkey Parking Lot in Rissani

Read moreTraditional Moroccan Markets and a Donkey Parking Lot in Rissani
Hammam experience in Fes Morocco

Our Traditional Hammam Experience in Fes Morocco

Read moreOur Traditional Hammam Experience in Fes Morocco
Army of the Terracotta Warriors in Xian China

One Day Xian Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda

Read moreOne Day Xian Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda
Goats in trees, the first step in making Moroccan argan oil

Goats in Trees are the First Step in the Making of Moroccan Argan Oil

Read moreGoats in Trees are the First Step in the Making of Moroccan Argan Oil
Moroccan Doorways

Moroccan Doors and Arched Doorways in Fes and Meknes Morocco

Read moreMoroccan Doors and Arched Doorways in Fes and Meknes Morocco
Horse riding Essaouira Morocco

Essaouira Beach: Sunset, Surf & Camels in Morocco

Read moreEssaouira Beach: Sunset, Surf & Camels in Morocco
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China

Mutianyu or Badaling: How to walk China’s Great Wall

Read moreMutianyu or Badaling: How to walk China’s Great Wall
Courtyard and minaret at the Grand Mosque of Muscat Oman

Grand Mosque Oman: A Must See in Muscat Oman

Read moreGrand Mosque Oman: A Must See in Muscat Oman
Street vendors in Fes Morocco

Things to Do in Fes Morocco: Mysteries of the Fes Medina

Read moreThings to Do in Fes Morocco: Mysteries of the Fes Medina
Old Jewish cemetery in Fes, Morocco

Exploring the Old Jewish Quarter in Fes Morocco

Read moreExploring the Old Jewish Quarter in Fes Morocco
The traditional mountain town of Misfat Al Abriyeen was built into the hills.

Misfat Al Abriyeen: Discover a Village in Oman’s Hajar Mountains

Read moreMisfat Al Abriyeen: Discover a Village in Oman’s Hajar Mountains
Long-tailed macaques (wild monkeys) at Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Batu Caves: Monkeys, Statues, and Hindu Shrines Are Worth a Visit

Read moreBatu Caves: Monkeys, Statues, and Hindu Shrines Are Worth a Visit
Shanghai China skyline at night

20 Photos of Shanghai China: Juxtaposition of Traditional and Modern

Read more20 Photos of Shanghai China: Juxtaposition of Traditional and Modern
The largest round tower in Arabia is at the Nizwa Castle and Fort in Oman

Exploring Nizwa Fort and Other Nizwa Oman Sites

Read moreExploring Nizwa Fort and Other Nizwa Oman Sites
Corniche in Muscat Oman

Wandering the Streets of Muscat Oman: A Photo Essay

Read moreWandering the Streets of Muscat Oman: A Photo Essay
Mosaic pattern in Marrakesh Morocco

A Colorful Look at Marrakesh Morocco

Read moreA Colorful Look at Marrakesh Morocco
Musician pauses for a smoke during the Moussem of Moulay Idriss II in Fes Morocco

Moussem of Moulay Idriss II: A Colorful Festival in Fes Morocco

Read moreMoussem of Moulay Idriss II: A Colorful Festival in Fes Morocco
Jebel Shams - the Grand Canyon of Oman

Photos: Oman Grand Canyon and Jebel Shams

Read morePhotos: Oman Grand Canyon and Jebel Shams
Inside one of the gardens in Suzhou China

Observing Everyday Life in Suzhou China

Read moreObserving Everyday Life in Suzhou China
Classic scene in Chefchaouen, the Blue City in Morocco.

Chefchaouen: Photographing the Streets of Morocco’s Blue City

Read moreChefchaouen: Photographing the Streets of Morocco’s Blue City
One of the more solid structures at a Bedouin camp in the Sahara desert in Morocco

Bedouin Camp Visit in the Moroccan Sahara

Read moreBedouin Camp Visit in the Moroccan Sahara
Travel planning resources that help you find the best adventures like this camel ride through the desert.

Colors of the Sahara Desert: A Travel Photography Exposé

Read moreColors of the Sahara Desert: A Travel Photography Exposé
Corong Corong Beach, Palawan, Philippines

Your Guide to the 5 Best Beaches in Palawan Philippines

Read moreYour Guide to the 5 Best Beaches in Palawan Philippines
Street Art seen in Bastakiya in Dubai, UAE

Street Art of Asia as Photographed by Top Travel Bloggers

Read moreStreet Art of Asia as Photographed by Top Travel Bloggers
Colorful spices in Essaouira Morocco

Photo Tour of the Exotic Medina of Essaouira Morocco

Read morePhoto Tour of the Exotic Medina of Essaouira Morocco
wadi rain storm

Desert Floods in Oman

Read moreDesert Floods in Oman
cows in casablanca

Casablanca – Not The Romantic City of the Movies

Read moreCasablanca – Not The Romantic City of the Movies
Djemma el Fna cobra

Djemma el fna: the Square in the Marrakesh Medina, Morocco

Read moreDjemma el fna: the Square in the Marrakesh Medina, Morocco
rabat casbah

Our Visit to Rabat, the Capital City of Morocco

Read moreOur Visit to Rabat, the Capital City of Morocco
Basilica at Volubilis, ancient Roman city in Morocco

Volubilis is an Ancient Roman City in Morocco, Northern Africa

Read moreVolubilis is an Ancient Roman City in Morocco, Northern Africa
things to see in Meknes Morocco

Tips for Visiting Meknes and Carpet Shopping in Morocco

Read moreTips for Visiting Meknes and Carpet Shopping in Morocco
spice souq

Bastakiya and the Old Souqs in Dubai

Read moreBastakiya and the Old Souqs in Dubai
A front shot of the Qasr Al Watan Palace, a must see on an Abu Dhabi day trip

Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai – Planning Tips to See the Highlights

Read moreAbu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai – Planning Tips to See the Highlights
View from the top of the Burj Khalifa the worlds tallest building in Dubai

Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa: World’s Tallest Building

Read moreDubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa: World’s Tallest Building
getting on a camel

Bedouins, Dhows, Sink Holes and Camel Riding in Oman

Read moreBedouins, Dhows, Sink Holes and Camel Riding in Oman
A bridge over the motorway leading from the airport after we finishing the drama of entering Oman

Entering Oman – An Amusing Delay at Immigration

Read moreEntering Oman – An Amusing Delay at Immigration
Panjiayuan Flea market photo

Travel Tips on China – Know Before You Go

Read moreTravel Tips on China – Know Before You Go
Dong Yu Temple Beijing

More Beijing Photos – Meeting Locals, Drumming, Olympics, Temples

Read moreMore Beijing Photos – Meeting Locals, Drumming, Olympics, Temples

Beijing Street Food from Spiders to Snakes on Wangfujing Snack Street

Read moreBeijing Street Food from Spiders to Snakes on Wangfujing Snack Street
beijing summer palace marble boat

Photo Tour: Beijing’s Summer Palace

Read morePhoto Tour: Beijing’s Summer Palace
Forbidden City

Inside the Forbidden City, Beijing China

Read moreInside the Forbidden City, Beijing China

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