Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Asia, if not for the beautiful nature it offers, then for the enticing oriental flair that inevitably woos the odd Westerner keen on experiencing a spiritual awakening–you can thank Julia Roberts for that. The one slight caveat? It’s teeming with tourists day and night, and unless …

Looking to beat the winter blues but you’re not exactly thrilled with the prospect of flying to the Mexican Caribbean for yet another year like everyone else is doing? If long-haul flights are not an impediment, and you’re open to embracing new cultures, maybe it’s Asia where you should go. The continent of a thousand …