Asia
An Overview of Asia
Asia is one of the world’s largest and most diverse continents. It hosts some of the highest mountain ranges in the world, alongside the harshest highlands. Additionally, it is home to the some of the most potent deserts, seas and monsoon jungles.
The nations of Asia have served as keystone societies for all of history. They are among the first to cultivate records and history, granting humanity insight into the unfathomably distant past. The nations here are distinct, proud and varied cultures which enrich the world.
The countries of Asia have collectively earned the name “The East” in Western Societies. Their cultures have historically been valued for fine goods, world-shaking inventions and an entirely different way of philosophy and life.
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View the Countries and Cities I’ve Visited Below
Hong Kong
SAR (Special Administrative Region) – Hong Kong
China
Capital of China – Jingjinji Megalopolis
Guangzhou (Canton) Province
Heilongjiang Province
Hubei Province
Inner Mongolia
Jiangsu Province
Sichuan Province
Shaanxi Province
Shanghai Municipality
Shanxi Province
Tianjin People Republic’s Municipality
Japan
Capital of Japan
Hokkaidō Island
Honshu Main Island
Seto Inland Sea
Shikoku Main Island
Laos
Capital of Laos – Vientiane
Luang Prabang Province
Luang Prabang, Provincal Capital
Xieng Khouang Province
Mongolia
Capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
Nalaikh Düüreg Ulaanbaatar Outer District
Myanmar/Burma
Kyaukme District of Shan State
Lower Myanmar Region
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon
Mandalay Region
Nyaungshwe Township of Shan State
Tachileik District, Shan State
South Korea
Capital of South Korea, Seoul
Thailand
Capital of Thailand, Bangkok
Bangkok District
North of Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Mueang Chiang Mai District
Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District
Mueang Chiang Rai District
Chiang Rai City, Chiang Rai Province
Phuket Province
Vietnam
Capital of Vietnam, Hanoi
South Central Coast
Republic of Singapore
Singapore Capital
Indonesia
Lesser Sunda Islands
Old Sean in Asia
My first long-term adventures abroad were to Asia, where I originally works as an ESL Teacher. I spent years traveling through ancient villages, endless mountains, tropical seas and thriving supercities.
Though not continuous, I lived in Asia for over two years. During that time, I lived in Central China, South Korea and Vietnam. I was also fortunate enough to visit the tundra of Mongolia, the tropical lands of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Singapore and more. Just before the onslaught of COVID, I wandered through Japan’s cities, forests and splendor.
It is my pleasure to record my favorite locations, destinations and insights above.
Best regards and excellent trails,
Old Sean