Turkey is an intriguing and appealing country that remains entwined with its ancient cultural influences. Turkey was once ruled by mighty empires such as Rome, Egypt, Persia, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

Asia

Trip Planning

Tips

The islands of Japan are an area rich in beauty and cultural heritage. Despite the diversity within Japan, there are a few things not to do that are true across all the islands.

See &amp; Do

The only city in the world that spans two continents, for millennia, Istanbul has been a place for conquest, culture, and commerce. With its tolerant, secular society and stunning architecture, a trip to Istanbul is a rare opportunity to see the world in a new way.

Turkey

Middle East

Destinations

With stunning landscapes, beautiful cities, and friendly people, Asia is a place that every traveler should visit.

Japan is famed for its commitment to both progress and tradition. The tension between those two positions is perfectly encapsulated in Kyoto, a city on the island of Honshu and the country's cultural heart.

Kyoto

Japan

East Asia

Have you been stuck in a traffic jam in Bangkok in a bike taxi, or marveled at the feat of engineering and longevity that is the Great Wall of China? If you've traveled to Asia, you know that these experiences are part of every adventure in this bustling continent.

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Of all the civilizations with a claim to being the oldest in the world, most are in Asia. This continent is home to billions of people adhering to dozens of religions and cultures that have produced countless landmarks dating back thousands of years.

India houses the oldest civilization in history, and some believe it contains the oldest continually surviving city. But besides being ancient, India is the world's largest cultural melting pot. The country is home to innumerable subcultures that put a unique twist on Indian culture, cuisine, and traditions.

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India

Asia

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