"Colorful Asia" Top 5 Page for this destination Asia by nepalgoods

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Why Asia?

I visited Asia the first time, when I spent a week in Sri Lanka in 1984. I was hooked by the colors, the beautiful flowers and the wonderful people.

During backpacking in Asia in 1991/92 I visited many countries. In my tips on this Asia page I want to put my impressions into a few words. For more about my adventures and travels you have to visit my respective page.

I am happy, that I now can add Kazakhstan, Kirgistan and Uzbekistan to my map! The respective pages are slowly developing (August 2007). Please come back later!

Schools in Asia

My mother and her pupils in 1954

My mother has been a school teacher in the 1950s. She was always interested in the school systems of other countries. every time I went travelling she asked me to take photos of the local schools and bring her schoolbooks from first grade classes as souvenirs. So now I have a collection of school pics, which I want to show you in my travelogues.

This travelogues are dedicated to my beloved mother, who died in 1999.

General tips

Inari Shrine in Japan

I also want to give tips, which in my eyes apply to more or less all countries. This tips you'll find unter "warnings" or "general".

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fascinating!!!
Cons:Polluted and overcrowded
In a nutshell:Old and New - Fascinating!!!

Last visit to Asia: Jun 2007
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2007
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Uzbekistan Things to Do (13)

Uzbekistan is one of the most beautiful countries I have visited. Great landscapes like Fergana Valley, high mountains... more travel advice

Off the Beaten Path Places in China Off The Beaten Path (1)

I have visited China many times. Beside the many beautiful and famous places like Beijing, Xi'an or Shanghai there are... more travel advice

Kyrgystan Things to Do (13)

I did not see much of Kyrkystan, but what I saw, was great: great people, spectacular landscapes. Beautiful mountains!.... more travel advice

Kazakstan Things to Do (13)

I only visited Almaty, the former capital of Kazakstan, so I cannot say much about the country itself. Almaty is a nice... more travel advice

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Comments (47)

icunme Jul 23, 2009 at 8:28 AM Report Abuse

Some of the sharpest, most stunning photos I have seen on VT and Sri Lanka is just amazing! Grazie for all your work, Carol
septem Jun 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM Report Abuse

Great pages, great tips and great photos. Juliana
jumpingnorman Apr 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful ASIAN page! You're one great traveller and very nice insights into each country...More Power, Norman :)
Arkeolog Apr 10, 2009 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

It's like a parade of Asia in your Asia page. Great idea, great photos and tips. Thanks for sharing. Bora
timada Nov 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful places in Chine .I trully admire so much your photos ! Nice work :-))
deeper_blue Aug 1, 2008 at 11:45 PM Report Abuse

Wow, you've seen plenty of Asia, any must sees off the beaten track in China for me?
neodue Mar 28, 2008 at 1:15 AM Report Abuse

I really learned somethinga bout asia.Nice pages.Thank you for your time to prepare these info with us and sharing it.
Mique Jan 3, 2008 at 2:31 AM Report Abuse

Your asia pages give a great impression of this beautiful continent. And you've visited places which are still on my wish list. I'll come back for more i'm sure
SWFC_Fan Oct 13, 2007 at 2:56 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting my Rarotonga page, Ulrike. A great overview here of a fascinating continent. The Central Asian 'Stans are high on my wish list. Kyrgyzstan looks wonderful in your photos.
tini58de Sep 30, 2007 at 12:17 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic updates here, Ulrike - truly a great page!