Wikiasiantravel:About
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Wiki Asian Travel
Introduction
Traveling is something every person might have given thought in some point in his/her life. It may quench one’s thirst for adventure or simply be a sweet escape from the chaos of everyday life. Whether it is a dream or a lifestyle, the idea of a journey entails certain things – what to see, how to get there, safety and other things. Before all these questions set in, a major query is put into mind – Where should I go?
Asia - a continent rich in culture and scenic places bound to awe an adventurer. The diverse culture gives rise to nations that differ in the excitement they can offer. Asia is definitely a destination to be taken into consideration.
With Asia as the largest continent in the world, one might find it unclear as to what itinerary to take. Wiki Asian Travel (WAT) gives you a view at what pleasures one can find in Asia. It gives specific information on what a traveler needs to know. WAT provides a descriptive and visual scene of what a person is likely to find in Asia. A sight of the different Asian nations along with their highlights and attractions are in it. A monthly recommendation is also posted in the mainpage
Be amazed by the continent’s wondrous historical and natural sites. Glance at the famous wonders of Asia. The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal of India and the Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippines are only some of the magnificent display of Asia that WAT will introduce to you. Through WAT, you may consider taking part in the colorful festivals across Asia - a wonderful exhibition of the diverse culture of different nations. WAT also gives you a taste of the exquisite dishes of the Asian cuisine. Prepare your spoon and chopstick skills and take a glimpse of its delectable picture galleries with snapshots of dishes from around Asia. For those seeking nature adventures, some excellent places for trekking, trailing, water sports, wildlife safaris and outdoor extreme sports are also provided.
For the convenience of travelers and tourists, WAT provides a listing of major airline companies in Asia. Along with it are their contact information and a short company profile. Listings of accommodations for well prepared travelers as well as budget conscious tourists are also provided per city page. There are also short descriptions for these places, from five-star hotels, budget lodges to dining places. Paired with the accommodations is a listing of car rental companies, if one prefers driving instead of commuting. Travelers should be careful though, since traffic rules may vary greatly from country to country. Some package tours provided by international and local tour agencies may also be found. WAT also gives some tips on choosing package tours.
“A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step”, as they say. WikiAsianTravel is a suitable first step. Be led on to a continent of excitement and adventure. Linger more!
What WAT IS & IS NOT
To give you a better picture of what Wikiasiantravel is, allow us to erase first from your mind some misconception by letting you know what Wikiasiantravel is not:
We are not an encyclopedia. If you plan to have an in-depth research on places of Asia, you may try using online encyclopedia such as Wikipedia instead. Wikiasiantravel provides information on some countries of Asia in so far as it is related to traveling to such destination.
We are not a Travel and Tours agency. We assist travelers to Asia by providing vital information and recommendations. However, we don’t sensationalize as we don’t benefit financially by recommending establishments. Our aim is to help the traveler. If an establishment is recommended, we perceived them as deserving to be recommended for their quality service or product. For some, a listing is provided without recommendation.
We are not an online advertiser. Although we may feature some Great Deals for certain establishments, we do not profit financially from them also. We only wish to bring together a Wikiasiantraveler who wishes for an awesome vacation and the places or business who can serve his purpose well. However, as Wikiasiantravel is open to everyone, anyone from any establishment can add information about their business.
So what is Wikiasiantravel?
Wikiasiantravel is a collaboration of volunteers whose aim is to provide an Ultimate Guide to travel to Asia, with the support of the wikimedia program. We aim to help travelers to Asia from the time they start considering of going to the time that they are back home, safe and sound.
Wikiasiantravel also promotes the active participation or contribution of users by providing a user friendly media that aids in the convenience of contributing and editing of information. It has a forum page where one may post also the suggestions, feedbacks, or even questions related to Wikiasiantravel. They can also log their adventures and experiences as to how their travel fared. Page layouts and templates are also provided for the convenience of the users/contributors.
Wikiasiantravel tries as much to present facts. Most of the information written are compilation of data from various sources which basically is a concensus of feedbacks from real travelers' recounts and government owned websites.
Although sensationalizing is prohibited, it is understandable that some appealing descriptions may be added as deemed necessary. Obviously-opinionated write ups may be moved to the forum where writers can be more expressive of sentiments. All write ups are subject for editing as like in any wiki although Wikiasiantravel offers more leeway for the Wikiasiantravelers.
