Category: Asia

Hamat Gader, Israel

Hamat Gader (“hot springs of Gadara”) is a popular medical resort in the Yarmuk River valley near Lake Tiberias, at the junction of the borders of Israel, Jordan and Syria….

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

“Stirrer for whipping koumiss” – this is how the name of the city of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, its modern and historical center, is translated. The Green City is…

Oman Geography

Oman is a state in Southwest Asia, in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. Shared borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The capital is Muscat. Currency…

What to See in Goris (Armenia)

According to Nexticle.net, Goris is the administrative center of the Syunik region, located in the southeastern part of Armenia. The city is located in the valley of the Vararak River,…

Uzbekistan Travel Tips

Local police are quite strict to any violations of public order. Despite the often recorded cases of bribery in law enforcement agencies, in general, the local police are quite correct,…

Saudi Arabia Brief History

According to Healthinclude.com, Saudi Arabia is a Southwestern Asian state. The original nucleus of the state was the Saudi Wahhabi emirate of Najd, in central Arabia. Hence ‘Abd al-‛Aziz ibn…

Manila, Philippines

Manila – one of the most diverse cities in Asia. It existed even before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century under the name Mainilad, meaning “mangrove…

Independent Cyprus

On August 16, 1960, according to Allcitycodes, the independence of Cyprus was proclaimed, which became a member of the UN that same year and joined the Commonwealth in March 1961….

Turkey Travel Warning

On January 5th, 2017 there was a bomb attack on the justice building in Bayrakli in Izmir. On January 1st, 2017 there was a terrorist attack on the Reina nightclub…

Japan Hotels

The following are selected hotels in Japan. Check other countries that also start with letter J on Countryaah. HOTEL BUENA VISTA MATSUMOTO MATSUMOTO The 4-star Hotel Buena Vista is located…

7 Stunning Beaches in Asia

Many of the world’s finest beaches are located in Asia which is the largest continent in the world according to Countryaah. The continent’s many coasts offer tremendous opportunities to spend a…

Summer vacation trips in south Asia

Are you already planning your next summer vacation trip? Asian countries offer relaxation in the shade of palm trees, breathtaking natural attractions and impressive cultural experiences for both young and…

Vietnamese New Year

Colorful parades, fireworks displays, hearty festive meals and time together with the family – these give birth to the Vietnamese New Year. The Vietnamese New Year, or Tet, is in…