As the largest continent on Earth, Asia offers virtually any travel experience imaginable: from Arctic landscapes to tropical beaches, sophisticated cities to ancient ruins, bustling markets to peaceful shrines, towering mountain ranges to gravity-defying skyscrapers, and rugged deserts to lush jungles. Despite being home to 60% of the world's population, this vast portion of the Old World is still considered a treasure trove of exotic destinations ranging from tried-and-true destinations such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Bali to up-and-coming tourist hotspots such as Vietnam or Cambodia. Given its sheer size, breaking up Asia's travel regions that can be explored on a cruise vacation or packaged tour helps tackle the otherwise daunting undertaking of discovering its diverse charms. The East Asian nations of China, Japan, and Korea each offer varying experiences, cultures, and landscapes within their borders. Southeast Asia adds tropical flair with steamy jungles and picture-perfect beaches. The Middle East blends tradition and modernity. And for a true remote and isolated experience, the Arctic landscapes of the Russian coast are snowy wonderlands where wildlife and nature exercise complete control.