Asia sticks to you. The joss sticks lit up for the household shrines in Thailand impart a sweet perfume to the thicken air. The heavenly aroma of Indian spices follows you for days. Architectural wonders and sacred spaces abound from the Great Wall of China and the temples of Angkor to lesser known marvels in Myanmar, Nepal and Afghanistan.

From sublime coastlines to snow capped mountains, rolling landscapes fed by the monsoon rains and frenetic cities fizzling with energy, the diversity of Asia's landscapes is mind-boggling. From trekking Malaysia's steamy jungles and wildlife spotting in southern India to riding horses through the Mongolian steppes, skiing Japan's Alps and dodging falling coconuts on of the continents many remote islands.

Then there's the food. Tuck into fiery Indian curries, get adventurous with a local dish from a road side stall and gulp down a hearty bowl of Japanese ramen. With its colours, smells, flavours and personalities, you'll find Asia is deliciously rewarding.

Visit the fabled temples of Angkor, monuments unrivalled in scale and grandeur in Southeast Asia. The traveller's first glimpse of Angkor Wat, is simply staggering and is matched by only a few select spots on earth, such as Machu Picchu or Petra. This is the place to experience the rhythm of rural life and timeless landscapes of dazzling rice paddies and swaying sugar palms.

Asia is a world unto itself, its wild and mountainous landscapes and an abundance of natural attractions, including thundering waterfalls and pristine crater lakes.