Asia

Explore Asia with Brit on the Move™

Asia is Earth’s largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It is home to 49 countries.

Almost every wanderlust-driven person wants to travel to Asia.  The Earth’s largest and most populous continent is home to 48 countries.

Asia’s population is more than 4 billion. It spans a whopping 17,388,690 square miles and is home to the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest.

Traveling in Asia is not as daunting as you might think. If you know what you are doing, plan accordingly, and go with an open mind, you’ll fall in love with the different cultures of Asian countries.

Central: 

Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan make up Central Asia. More and more travelers have started exploring these countries in recent years, despite their lack of popularity compared to other regional destinations. Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road cities and the gas crater called “Gate of Hell” are among its main attractions.

East:

East Asia is one of the most popular regions for international travelers.  It consists of China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Macau. There are some of the top city break destinations in the world here and over 22% of the global population. Mount Fuji, Huangshan Mountain, and The Great Wall of China are some of the region’s most impressive natural and artificial wonders.

South: 

The world’s most densely populated region in South Asia. The Maldives, Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Pakistan can all be found here. Sigiriya Fortress and the Taj Mahal are among their most notable cultural heritage sites.

Southeast: 

Travelers on a budget are attracted to Southeast Asia. There are 15 countries in Southeast Asia, with Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam being the most popular for budget travelers.