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Fifteen years ago, when our very first traveler gave us a long, careful list of their dreams, their serious handwriting showed us how much they trusted us. Right then, Asia Odyssey Travel knew we'd be looking after lots of travel wishes. For fifteen years now, tons of travelers have put their precious travel dreams right in our hands, and together we've made amazing stories all over Asia and more!

Just one day: someone walked a holy mountain, a lifelong wish come true. Someone else flew to Nepal on a whim. Someone asked "Will you marry me?" under snowy Yunnan peaks. And one person was planning to see 24 amazing stops in just 8 days.

Sure, trips have bumps: rain delays, canceled rides, sudden sickness. But no sweat, we make it work.

This is the travel story we weave together with tons of people – and maybe you, reading this now, will join us someday! You'll find real, honest moments here - just true stories that feel like your heart beating as you step onto Asian soil. Now, take your time and browse. This is where the beautiful sights meet the happy tears of "I'm so glad we chose you."

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Discover Bhutan with AOT
Getting Iraqi Traveler to Bhutan Just Before Visa Restrictions Took Effect
In early spring of 2024, I was reviewing a travel inquiry email from Iraq, signed by Haider. This 65-year-old Iraqi businessman wrote in slightly hesitant but sincere English that he had seen 7 days B...
Traveled on Apr 14-20, 2024|Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Gangtey - Paro
Travel with AOT in Tibet
A Memorable Beijing Journey with Gordon and His Wife: Our Transnational Friendship
In May 2016, Gordon and his wife from Australia arrived in Beijing as scheduled. It was their first time in China, and while they had booked an 8-day Tibet tour with me, they planned to explore Beijin...
Traveled on May 11-21, 2016|Tibet (Lhasa - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa)
Visit Potola Palace with AOT
19-Day Long Asia Trip Celebrates 60th Birthday for LA Family
It was an ordinary weekday morning in 2023, and I was checking the newly received travel inquiries as usual. A family from Los Angeles, the Marcoses, wanted to book a six-day Bhutan tour, which seemed...
Traveled on Mar 27-Apr 14, 2023|Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou - Tibet - Nepal - Bhutan
From Visa to Tibet Travel Permit: Indian Tourists' Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Against All Odds
One morning in May 2023, I received an email from the UK, sent by an Indian tourist named Anil. He wanted me to organize a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet for him and his family and friends in Au...
Traveled on Aug 22-Sep 3, 2023|Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Saga - Darchen - Mount Kailash Trekking - Saga - Gyirong - Nepal border - Kathmandu

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Visit Potola Palace with AOT
Tibet (Lhasa - Nyingchi - Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Shigatse - EBC - Lhasa - Namsto Lake - Lhasa)
Silver Hair Adventure: 60-80 Years Old Seniors in Tibet (Above 4,000 Meteres)
On the snow-covered plateau, averaging over 4,000 meters in altitude, the strength of age surpasses the blooming peach blossoms. My travel story begins in August 2023, when my inbox popped up with a c...
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Italian Couple's China Travel
Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa -Shanghai
Break Language Barriers: A Silver-Aged Italian Couple's China Dream Fulfilled
On February 2, 2025, as the morning light of Florence began to spread across the Arno River, 76-year-old Nardelli Sergio and 71-year-old Zammuto Ilma, with their suitcases in tow, began their long-awa...
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Our Guests Visited Yuhu Village, Lijiang
Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La
8-Day Yunnan Proposal Trip for British Couple
On a late autumn afternoon in 2024, an email from the UK suddenly popped up on my computer. The sender was James. He said he wanted to travel to Yunnan with his girlfriend Emily during Christmas. This...
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Philippines Diving
Chengdu - Manila - El Nido - Coron - Cebu - Bohol - Siquijor - Dumaguete - Manila - Chengdu
2 Weeks Trip to the Philippines: Truly Adventure Paradise in Asia
Recently, I embarked on an incredible 2-week journey to the Philippines with our Bhutan and China teams. As an avid scuba diving enthusiast, I was excited to explore the country's stunning marine life...
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Explore Senso-ji Temple with Asia Odyssey Travel
Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto- Uji - Nara - Hiroshima - Osaka
Twisted Ankle Before Traveling to Japan? A Comfortable 14-Day Japan Tour in a Wheelchair
In the spring of 2024, I received an email from the UK, from the Williams family - husband David, a financial analyst, wife Claire, a primary school teacher, and their 7-year-old daughter Emily. [9593...
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Visitors Climbing the Ancient Steps of Angkor Wat
Vietnam (Hanoi, Halong Bay) - Cambodia (Tonlé Sap, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap) - Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket) - Andaman Sea
Thrills, Comfort, and Smooth Travel Sorted! 14-Day Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Trip for Europeans
"We're going to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand!!!!!" The excited text jumped out as soon as I opened the email. It was from Europe. In November 2024, eight friends from various European countries were...
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Visit Chengdu Panda Base with Local-based AOT
Chengdu - Kangding - Tagong Grassland - Chengdu
Discover Magic of Kangding, Sichuan: A Nature Break from Chengdu
Hello, my travelers! I am Amy, a professional travel consultant with a deep passion for curating meaningful travel experiences. My job, quite literally, is to pack the beauty of the world into a suitc...
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Written by Claire

Mar 20-Apr 2, 2025
It was a slightly chilly morning when I received a somewhat formal travel inquiry email from Mr. and Mrs. Lin from Malaysia. Both over seventy, their primary reason for visiting China was to handle so...
Destinations: Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Yichang to Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise -Chongqing
Chongqing Travel with AOT

Written by Bella

Aug 6-26, 2024
Last August, in 2024, my journey to Tibet was a truly transformative experience - one that allowed me to explore a land shrouded in mystery and spirituality. As part of a field trip organized by the f...
Destinations: Chengdu - Kangding - Xinduqiao - Chamdo - Nyingchi - Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Mount Everest Base Camp - Saga - Mount Kailash - Naqu - Lhasa - Chengdu
Visit Animal on Mount Kailash

Written by Aliny

Apr 19-27, 2024
Remember, it was last spring when I received an inquiry email from Mark's family in London. This British couple, with their 12-year-old twins, planned to spend the children's spring break in China. Ma...
Destinations: Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
Terracotta Army in Xian
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