Asia Bucket List

Visit Tajikistan

Drive Pamir Highway, sky-high passes, and Silk Road fortresses of Tajikistan

Visit Armenia

Explore ancient monasteries, volcanic highlands, and generous wine culture of Armenia

Visit Uzbekistan

Trace tiled Silk Road cities, desert fortresses, and plov-rich bazaars of Uzbekistan

Visit Cambodia

Watch Angkor sunrise, floating villages, and lively Phnom Penh of Cambodia

Visit Laos

Drift Mekong sunsets, saffron-robed mornings, and misty waterfalls of Laos

Visit Bhutan

Hike cliffside monasteries, high passes, and pristine valleys of Bhutan

Visit Timor-Leste

Dive pristine reefs, mountain backroads, and coastal villages of East Timor

Visit Brunei

Glide through water villages, golden mosques, and rainforest of Brunei

Visit Yemen

Imagine mud-brick skyscrapers, incense routes, and terraced highlands of Yemen

Visit Afghanistan

Explore the Hindu Kush peaks, Silk Road citadels, and resilient traditions of Afghanistan

Visit Bahrain

Blend Dilmun history, modern skyline, and pearl-diving heritage of Bahrain

Attend the Sepak Takraw match

Watch a Sepak Takraw match, a unique sport that combines elements of volleyball, football, and gymnastics

Visit Palestine

Walk storied hills, old-city souqs, and olive-dotted terraces of Palestine

Visit Tibet

Explore the roof of the world and Buddhist culture

Visit Israel

Walk layered holy cities, desert fortresses, and Mediterranean beaches of Israel

Visit Lebanon

Savor mountain terraces, coastal ruins, and Beirut nights of Lebanon

Visit Oman

Camp frankincense deserts, swim wadis, and stroll seaside forts of Oman

Climb Mount Kinabalu

Climb Southeast Asia's highest peak (4,095m) in Malaysian Borneo

Visit North Korea

Glimpse regimented boulevards, granite peaks, and layered history of North Korea

Visit Iraq

Explore Mesopotamian heartlands, date-palm rivers, and golden minarets of Iraq

Visit Syria

Recall ancient souqs, Roman theaters, and resilient culture of Syria

Visit Pakistan

Climb Karakoram valleys, wander Mughal gardens, and buzzing bazaars of Pakistan

Visit Turkmenistan

Gaze into the Door to Hell, marble boulevards, and Silk Road ruins of Turkmenistan

Visit Kuwait

Find desert dunes, seaside corniche, and vibrant souks of Kuwait

Learn Sepak Takraw

Learn Sepak Takraw, a traditional Southeast Asian sport that combines elements of volleyball, football, and gymnastics

Climb Mount Damavand

Summit the Middle East's highest volcano (5,610m) in Iran

Climb Mount Everest

Summit the world's highest peak (8,848m) in Nepal - the ultimate mountaineering challenge