Whether you need a visa to travel to Asia depends on your nationality and the specific countries you plan to visit. Many countries within Asia require visas for tourists, while others offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

As the biggest continent in the world, there's no best time to visit Asia – though the most popular time to visit is the dry season, which lasts from November to April across mainland Southeast Asia and the Philippines. The best time to visit India is from November to February, before monsoon season brings heavy rain and the temperature can get uncomfortably warm from March onwards. The best time to visit Japan is during spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) for mild weather and beautiful foliage.

Asia is a vast continent with countless must-see places, including (but not limited to) Singapore, Japan, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Hoi An in Vietnam, and Luang Prabang in Laos, some of the most popular destinations.

There is no one currency in Asia; each country has its own currency, including the Chinese Yuan (CNY) in China, Japanese Yen (JPY) in Japan, Thai Baht (THB) in Thailand, Singapore Dollar (SGD) and so on. In Southeast Asia, local currencies like the Vietnamese Dong (VND), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) are the standard. US Dollars are widely accepted for exchange and may be accepted by some merchants.

Asia is home to around 2,300 languages spoken by 4.46 billion people; the most widely spoken Asian languages are Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Bengali, and Japanese.

The whole of Asia is known for its diverse and delicious cuisine; there isn't one 'best' country for food – it depends what you like. Is it sushi and yakitori in Japan, pho in Vietnam, spiced curries in India, or bibimbap in Korea? One thing's for sure – you won't be disappointed wherever you go.

The weather in Asia varies greatly across the continent; Southern sections of Asia are mild to hot, while far northeastern areas such as Siberia are very cold, and East Asia has a temperate climate. The cool, dry season lasts from November to April across mainland Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

You can find snow in Asia in mountainous areas of countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan and Afghanistan, as well as in countries like Japan, Korea, China and Mongolia.