It’s simply not the history and the culture, it’s the individuals too. Egyptians are some of the kindest and most generous people on the planet. They will welcome you into their houses in a second and even if they have practically nothing, they will share it with you.

An afternoon on the Nile with an Egyptian felucca captain cruising your boat as the sun sets over the Nile in Luxor is a when in a life time experience not to be missed out on.

2– China. China is not somewhere individuals immediately consider when planning a holiday … but they should, and hopefully after the Olympics in Beijing they will. Even if you could just afford 7 to 10 days, a schedule that takes in Beijing, Xian, a Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai will be a great introduction.

And for an extraordinary experience, sticks out go to Guilin. Guilins landscape is remarkable and absolutely unique. It can’t necessarily be called Mountainous as such, but the peaks that do increase, rise almost vertically up into the mist.

If you get an opportunity take a ski lift as much as one of the peaks and simply stare in awe at the view, and if you are feeing adventurous, take a kart down a toboggan style run (about 3,000 feet in length)!

3– Jordan. Handily situated, if you plan it right you can go to Egypt and Jordan together to make a genuine trip to keep in mind. Amman is a fantastic city full of atmosphere, Petra is marvellous, but surely the can’t miss out on site is the Dead Sea. The only ocean in the world with a lot salt in it, you really float!

This alone makes Jordan a needs to see country and on top of what I have actually currently discussed, don’t forget the Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jerash and the Kings Highway. A week in Jordan is excellent, but 10 days is much better.

4– Hong Kong. Although there is a lot more to Hong Kong than just shopping, if you do like to shop, then Hong Kong is the location for you. A stroll along Nathan Roadway and a visit to the Temple Street market just HAS to be done. And make sure you have your bargaining hat on as bargaining is as huge a part of the experience as the purchases themselves.

There lots more to Hong Kong too. The great thing is that in spite of it being a modern city, there is custom around every corner. Don’t forget to travel to Victoria Peak and enjoy the stunning views and bear in mind that even if it’s misty, there are 2 people at the top who will take your image and transpose it onto a picture of what you must see if the weather condition where not so poor!

I likewise recommend a couple of half day visits out to Lama and Lantau Islands too. An excellent way to get away the hustle and bustle of the craziness that is Hong Kong.

5– Thailand. Thailand suffers a little from it’s track record of being an extremely hedonistic location and while it is true that the is an extremely wild side to Thaialnd (specifically particular areas of Bangkok, Phucket etc) there is also a fantastic culture to immerse yourself in.

There actually is everything there, adventure, culture and even for the not faint hearted, a location about 1 hour north of Thailand where you can enter, yes go in, with genuine live tigers. No cages, no chains, just you and around a lots tigers.

For me it was a thrill of a life time and without doubt it is just among the many reasons that Thailand is in my leading 5 of locations you require to go to in the world

And for an unforgettable experience, sticks out go to Guilin. Handily located, if you prepare it best you can check out Egypt and Jordan together to make a genuine trip to keep in mind. There is much more to Hong Kong than just shopping, if you do enjoy to go shopping, then Hong Kong is the location for you. A stroll along Nathan Roadway and a visit to the Temple Street market just HAS to be done. Do not forget to take a journey to Victoria Peak and enjoy the sensational views and remember that even if it’s misty, there are 2 guys at the top who will take your image and shift it onto a photo of what you should see if the weather where not so poor!