5 Reasons I’m Dreaming of Travelling to Asia

It’s official: I’ve not got a holiday booked and I’m feeling restless! With Manchester being so bloody rainy this Summer (seriously, will it ever stop raining?) I’ve been revising my travel bucket list and right at the top of it is a visit to Asia!

Asia is one of the most beautiful continents in the world, and I’ve always wanted to go there. There is so much to see and do while you are there that it would be a shame to go through your whole life never having witnessed everything there is on offer in that part of the world. If you are thinking of going travelling this summer, but you have yet to decide on a location, you should definitely consider heading over!

The Festivals

One of the most wonderful things about Asia is that it is almost impossible to walk around without ending up at a festival. There are so many going on, that you will probably walk into one unknowingly at some point during your travels, but this is not something that you should be worried about. In fact, the festivals that take place all over this continent are different, inviting everyone to join. It is hardly surprising to think that you will always be around one of these festivals considering the diverse amount of culture and religion that you will find here.

It is unlikely that you will find two that are the same, even though there are so many to choose from. For example, if you are in Minalin on New Year’s Day, you might find yourself lucky enough to witness the Aguman Sanduk where straight men dress up as beauty queens and ride around on floats. Or, experience the Dragon Boat Festival that China has to offer if this is something that you are interested in. Like we said, the variations from festival to festival are truly something wonderful, and you will love every second of them!

The Food

The next reason that you should consider Asia is simply that their food is some of the most delicious in the world. Whether this is Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian or whatever, the rich mixture of flavours is something that cannot quite be rivalled. Now obviously there are ways that you can have food from these areas of the world right in your home, for example, using something such as bao bun kits, and while this is a great way to experience this food, it is nothing compared to being on the continent. Having your food cooked by experienced professionals who have worked with these ingredients their whole life is something that you don’t want to miss out on.

Have you ever sat at home and wondered if actual Chinese food tastes different from the takeout you order? Well, it does and in ways that we can’t quite explain. If you are a food lover, then this reason alone should be enough to give you the push you need to head over to Asia.

The Sites

There are some absolutely beautiful sites for you to see no matter where you are in Asia. There are the more well-known ones such as the Great Wall Of China. This is certainly something that you should see in your lifetime, and if you don’t, you are going to be missing out big time! Walk along the wall to truly appreciate just how large it actually is, it is one of those things that you need to see to believe. Then if you head over to Japan, you can see one of the most stunning mountains in the entire world, Mount Fuji. This iconic location is known throughout the world for being a picturesque location perfect for anyone who loves aesthetics.

The Taj Mahal is another amazing landmark that you should experience at least once in your life. Whether you learned about it when you were younger or if you have seen it in movies, it really is one of the greatest pieces of architecture in the entire world. Head over to Agra in India to be able to witness this marble mausoleum which comprises of minarets, a mosque and famous symmetrical gardens!

Tropical Islands

If you are towards the South East side of Asia, you are bound to find some of the tropical islands to your liking. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for somewhere to party, or just somewhere to have a relaxing getaway, because you are going to find it here. You can choose from a variety of locations from Pom Pom Island off the coast of Malaysia to the Similan Islands by Indonesia. Of course, there are plenty more to choose from across the South East, but these are just two of the examples that we could think of which highlight some of the best that this place has to offer.

The Culture

The culture in Asia is likely very different from what you experience in your day to day life. Whether you are from Europe, North America, South America or any of the other continents, we can almost guarantee that the culture in Asia is like something that you have never experienced before. We have already talked about some of the things that make this the case such as the festivals and the food, but also the diverse range of religions and beliefs living peacefully side by side. You will get to see a whole range of people, beliefs, faiths, ways of life in different parts of Asia, and you won’t quite believe that so many people with different faiths can live so close together peacefully. It is a wonder to behold, and something that if you have the chance to experience, you should not pass up.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see what five of the reasons are that you should consider travelling around Asia this summer.