Writing more than two thousand years ago, Confucius – the ancient Chinese philosopher – neatly captured the essence of travel in Asia. The trick? Lose yourself in the moment; savouring the landscapes that surround you and the people you encounter along the way. And with 48 countries in Asia to explore, there’s no shortage of journeys to be had. Whether you’re lighting up the night sky at the Loi Krathong lantern festival, hunting with eagles in Mongolia, or watching the sun rise above the ancient wonder of Angkor Wat, experiencing everything this continent has to offer would take a lifetime. Perhaps several.