Picture bustling local markets, whirring motorbikes, and hawkers selling fresh fruit and noodles. See the Silver Pagoda to get a glimpse of the Khmer Empire's wealth or the Cambodian Royal Palace to study the intricate details of Khmer architecture

If you don't want the typical blue views, check out any of the island's many national parks to see elephants and leopards, such Yala and Udawalawe, You can also have tea tastings and harvesting sessions in Uva, or you can schedule private yoga lessons in Kandy

Try  for a dynamic long weekend escape; the food is flavorful and varied, and the nightlife is vibrant and bustling. Visit streetside shops to sample tableside pork belly BBQ, spicy rice cakes, and knife noodle soup, shops selling skincare products

Thailand's off-season begins in August, which translates into lower airfares and better hotel rates, In Thailand, you can enjoy great culinary and shopping experiences

This nation can impart a good dose of history because it was situated along the Silk Route, Visit the Bibi Hanum studio in Tashkent, the country's capital, to see exquisite modern clothing and antique silk ikat designs