South Korea
South Korea Itinerary: Seoul, Busan and Jeju
Palaces, KTX trains, Busan seafood and Jeju hiking — a realistic first South Korea itinerary and the seasons worth planning around.
Asia Travel Guides
Asia is the deepest section of this site. You'll find full country guides to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan and Laos here, alongside island guides for Bali and Nusa Penida, city guides to Tokyo and Bangkok, and detail on food, temples and transport. Each guide covers when to go, how to move around, what things cost and the common mistakes to avoid.
Places in Asia
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Itinerary: Hill Country and Coast
Cultural Triangle, the Ella train through tea country, safari parks and southern beaches — plus how the two monsoons split the seasons.
Singapore
Singapore Stopover: 24 to 48 Hours in the City
How to make a Singapore layover count: hawker centres, Marina Bay, MRT logistics and one-day and two-day plans that beat the humidity.
Seoul
Seoul Itinerary: Four Days in the Korean Capital
A four-day plan for Seoul covering palaces, markets, hikes and neighbourhoods, with notes on the city's layout, transport, etiquette and…
Sri Lanka
Kandy to Ella Train: How to Book and What to See
How to plan the Kandy to Ella hill country train: classes, reserved seats, the best side for views, Nine Arches Bridge and doorway safety.
Singapore
Singapore Travel Guide: Three Days in the City
Three days in Singapore: Marina Bay, the heritage quarters, green corridors and hawker centres, plus transport, heat and the laws worth…
Busan
Busan Travel Guide: Beaches, Markets and Temples
Busan beyond the beaches: clifftop temples, Jagalchi market, Gamcheon and coastal walks, plus how to plan a few days on Korea's southern…
Sri Lanka
Best Beaches in Sri Lanka: South and East Coasts
Sri Lanka's south and east coast beaches, how the two monsoons decide when to visit each, stilt fishermen, trip planning and staying safe…
Singapore
Singapore Hawker Food Guide: What to Order
How hawker centres work, the dishes, drinks and desserts to order, dietary needs and the best-known centres to visit, with answers to…
Osaka
Osaka Travel Guide: Food, Castles and Day Trips
Osaka in three days: Dotonbori and Shinsekai food, the castle, Universal Studios and easy day trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
Hanoi
Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: How to Plan the Trip
How to pair Hanoi's Old Quarter with a Ha Long Bay cruise: how many nights, when to go, and what the overnight boats are actually like.
Thailand
Northern Thailand: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Planning northern Thailand: the Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai route, Pai and the Mae Hong Son loop, temples, and the burning season to avoid.
India
India Travel Guide: Where to Go on a First Trip
A first India trip planned properly: which region to pick, how long to stay, trains, food safety, seasons and cultural etiquette.
India
Golden Triangle Itinerary: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
The classic Golden Triangle in a week: how many days in each city, train versus car, Taj Mahal timing and what to skip.
Siem Reap
Siem Reap Guide: Beyond the Angkor Temples
Siem Reap beyond Angkor: markets, floating villages, Tonle Sap, food and how to plan rest days around temple mornings.
Nepal
Nepal Travel Guide: Kathmandu, Trekking and Seasons
Planning Nepal: trekking regions compared, permits, altitude, the two clear seasons and how to travel respectfully.
Nepal
Everest Base Camp Trek: What to Expect
An honest look at the EBC trek: the day-by-day route, altitude, Lukla, teahouse life, fitness and the seasons that work.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Guide: Temples, Thamel and the Valley
Kathmandu without the overwhelm: Durbar Squares, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, Thamel, air quality and valley day trips.
Philippines
Philippines Travel Guide: Islands, Seasons, Routes
Making sense of 7,000 islands: which regions to combine, the typhoon calendar, domestic flights and ferry realities.
Palawan
Palawan Guide: El Nido, Coron and Island Hopping
Palawan planned well: El Nido versus Coron, the lettered island-hopping tours, the Underground River and when to go.
Vietnam
What to Eat in Vietnam: A Region-by-Region Food Guide
Northern phở, central bún bò Huế and cao lầu, southern cơm tấm and bánh xèo — how Vietnamese food changes down the country, plus…
Taiwan
Taiwan Night Market Food Guide: What to Eat and How to Order
Beef noodle soup, gua bao, lu rou fan, oyster omelette and stinky tofu — what to order at Taiwan's night markets and how ordering works.
Laos
Mekong Slow Boat Guide: Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
The two-day slow boat down the Mekong, honestly described — border crossing, the overnight stop at Pakbeng, what to pack and whether it is…
Mongolia
Gobi Desert Guide: Dunes, Ger Camps and Overland Routes
What an overland Gobi trip is actually like — route length, ger camp life, the Flaming Cliffs and Khongoryn Els dunes, seasons and how to…
Laos
Laos Travel Guide: Luang Prabang, Vientiane and the Mekong
The slowest country in South-East Asia, and better for it. Routes, seasons, overland transport, river towns and how to travel Laos…
Vietnam
Things to Do in Vietnam: Hanoi to the Mekong Delta
The experiences worth building a Vietnam trip around, north to south: Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha caves, Hoi An…
Cambodia
Things to Do in Cambodia: Angkor, Phnom Penh, Coast
Beyond Angkor: Phnom Penh's palace and memorials, Battambang's bamboo railway, Kampot pepper country, the southern islands and the wild…
Taiwan
Things to Do in Taiwan: Taipei, Taroko and Beyond
Taipei 101, Beitou hot springs, Jiufen, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake and the night markets, with timing and transport for each.
Cambodia
Temples of Angkor: A Complete Guide for Visitors
A temple-by-temple guide to Angkor: Angkor Wat, the Bayon faces and Ta Prohm, plus ticket types, timing and how many days you need.
Cambodia
Cambodia Itinerary: How Many Days for Angkor Wat?
How many days you need for Angkor Wat and beyond — a 10-day Cambodia itinerary with temple passes, Phnom Penh, the islands and daily costs.
Vietnam
Vietnam Itinerary: Two Weeks From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
A two-week Vietnam itinerary from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City — Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, best time to visit, train travel and honest daily…
Taiwan
Taiwan Itinerary: 10 Days From Taipei to Taroko Gorge
A 10-day Taiwan itinerary from Taipei to Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake and Kaohsiung — high-speed rail tips, night markets and what it all…
Bali
Bali Weather by Month: Temperature, Rain and Sea Temp
Bali weather for every month: average highs, lows, rainfall, rain days and sea temperature from 1991–2020 records, plus crowds and the…
Japan
Tokyo Weather by Month: Temperature, Rain and When to Go
Tokyo weather for every month from Japan Meteorological Agency 1991–2020 data: highs, lows, rainfall and rain days, with crowds and the…
Thailand
Thailand Weather by Month: Bangkok, Islands, Chiang Mai
Thailand weather by month for Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai from 1991–2020 records: heat, rain by coast, crowds and the best…
Bali
Top 10 Things to Do in Bali: Costs, Times and Tips
The top 10 things to do in Bali with 2026 entry fees, opening times and tips: Uluwatu Kecak, Monkey Forest, Tegallalang, Mount Batur, Nusa…
Japan
Top Things to Do in Tokyo: Shibuya, Asakusa and More
Fifteen Tokyo experiences worth your limited time — Shibuya after dark, Senso-ji at dawn, teamLab, Tsukiji and the neighbourhoods most…
Bali
Bali Travel Guide: Where to Go and How to Plan
Where to stay in Bali, the main things to do, 7 and 10-day itineraries, quieter spots, Balinese food, transport, safety and what a Bali…
Laos
Luang Prabang Itinerary: Things to Do in 3 to 5 Days
Things to do in Luang Prabang over three to five days — Kuang Si Falls, Mount Phousi, the alms ceremony and night market, plus where to…
Japan
Ten Reasons to Visit Japan
Ten reasons Japan is worth the flight - the food, temples, trains, hot springs, seasons and safety - plus what tends to surprise…
Mongolia
Mongolia Itinerary: Gobi Desert, Ger Stays and Naadam
A Mongolia itinerary for the Gobi Desert, Khuvsgul Lake and ger stays with nomadic families — best time to visit, tour costs and what to…
Bali
Bali's Hidden Gems: Quieter Spots Worth the Detour
Quieter corners of Bali by region, from North and East Bali to the wild west coast, central Bali and lesser-known south coast beaches…
Japan
Tokyo Travel Guide: Neighbourhoods, Food and Getting Around
A Tokyo guide to the neighbourhoods, food, temples and day trips — what to see first, how to get around and what's worth your limited time.
Thailand
Thailand Travel Guide: Bangkok, Islands and Itineraries
When to visit, visas, transport, a two-week itinerary, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, island hopping, temple etiquette and daily…
Bangkok
Bangkok Travel Guide: Temples, Food and Transport
How to spend three days in Bangkok without hating it — where to stay, which temples matter, how to use the BTS and boats, and where to eat…
Kyoto
Kyoto Travel Guide: Temples, Seasons and Day Trips
How to see Kyoto's temples without the crush, when the seasons peak, and the day trips to Nara and Osaka worth adding to your itinerary.
Bali
Things to Do in Uluwatu: Temple, Beaches and Surf Guide
Things to do in Uluwatu, Bali: temple and Kecak prices, Padang Padang, Bingin and Melasti beach fees, surf breaks by skill level, and…
Thailand
Sukhothai Travel Guide: Visiting Thailand's Ancient Capital
How to visit Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital — the Historical Park's ruins, getting there from Bangkok or Chiang Mai, and the best…
Thailand
Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Temples, Markets and Day Trips
Chiang Mai's best temples, markets and street food, ethical elephant sanctuaries, sample itineraries, day trips out of the city and where…
Bali
Best Places to Stay in Bali for Every Kind of Trip
How Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Sanur, the Nusa Islands and North Bali compare as bases, and which type of accommodation…
Japan
Free Things to Do With Kids in Tokyo
Eight free things to do with kids in Tokyo - parks, playgrounds, observation decks and hands-on museums - so a family day out costs…
Bali
Bali for Multi-Generation Family Holidays
Planning a multi-generation Bali holiday: family-friendly areas and resorts, activities for kids of all ages, safety, budget and a sample…
Japan
Yakitori Alley Tokyo: Shinjuku Memory Lane Menu & Guide
Yakitori Alley (Omoide Yokocho) by Shinjuku west exit: skewer menu in English, prices, hours, cash and photo rules, plus Yurakucho's…
Bali
Things to Do in Ubud: Temples, Rice Terraces and More
Ubud's temples and cultural sights, sample itineraries, restaurants and cafes, yoga and wellness, rice terraces and outdoor trips, crafts…
Bali
Best Cafes in Bali: Coffee Spots by Area
Bali's best cafes area by area, from Ubud, Canggu and Seminyak to Uluwatu and Sanur, plus local coffee culture, tips and what cafe hopping…
Bali
Best Resorts in Bali: Luxury, Family, Couples and Value
Best resorts in Bali by area and style: Four Seasons, Bvlgari, Capella Ubud, The Mulia and value picks in Legian and Sanur, with kids…
Bali
Snorkelling in Bali: Best Spots and Tips
Snorkelling in Nusa Penida, Amed, Padang Bai and the Gili Islands, with mantas, turtles and wrecks, choosing a tour, gear, safety and…
Bali
Things to Do in Bali With Teenagers
The Bali activities that actually work with teenagers — surf lessons, waterfalls, temples, food and the practical tips that keep everyone…
Japan
Airbnb vs Hotels in Japan: An Honest Comparison
An honest comparison of Airbnbs and hotels in Japan - the minpaku law, room sizes, real costs, and which wins in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and…
Japan
Japanese Onsen Etiquette: A First-Timer's Guide
How Japanese onsen and sento work, from changing-room protocol and washing before the bath to tattoo rules, open-air rotenburo and private…
Thailand
Where to Stay in Thailand: Best Areas by Destination
Thailand accommodation by region and budget, from luxury resorts to cheap guesthouses and unusual stays, with typical costs and booking…
Bali
Things to Do in Seminyak: Beaches, Dining and Sunsets
Seminyak's beaches and beach clubs, restaurants, villas and boutique stays, shopping, nightlife and sunset spots, with practical tips and…
Thailand
Ten Unique Things to Do in Thailand
Ten less-common Thai experiences, from Khao Sok rafting and Phang Nga Bay kayaking to Pai by scooter, a Chiang Mai cooking class and…
Thailand
Railay Beach, Krabi: Getting There and What to Do
How to get to Railay Beach, where to stay, rock climbing and other things to do, where to eat and drink, practical tips and the cost of a…
Thailand
Freedom Beach, Phuket: How to Get There and What to Expect
How to get to Freedom Beach, things to do, the best time to go, food and facilities, a budget breakdown, safety tips and nearby…
Japan
Best Restaurants in Tokyo: Where to Eat, Prices & Booking
Where to eat in Tokyo: verified sushi, ramen, tempura, tonkatsu and izakaya picks with prices in yen and USD, closing days and how to book…
Japan
Senso-ji, Tokyo: Visiting the City's Oldest Temple
Senso-ji's history, getting to Asakusa, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise-dori, the main hall, Asakusa Shrine, the pagoda, temple etiquette and…
Bali
Best Restaurants in Bali by Area: Where to Eat & Prices
Best restaurants in Bali by area: Locavore NXT and Mozaic in Ubud, Merah Putih in Seminyak, Jimbaran seafood, Uluwatu and Sanur, with…
Japan
Must-See Art in Tokyo, Old and New
Tokyo's digital art spaces, traditional Japanese art, major museums and contemporary galleries, with planning tips, costs and mistakes to…
Thailand
Sak Yant Tattoos in Thailand: The Complete Cultural Guide
What a Sak Yant is, common designs and meanings, temples versus ajarns in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, the ceremony, hygiene, costs and the…
Japan
Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo: When and Where to See Them
When Tokyo's cherry blossoms peak and where to see them, from Ueno to Shinjuku Gyoen and the riverside paths, plus hanami etiquette and…
Japan
Universal Studios Japan: Tickets, Express Passes and Tips
Planning Universal Studios Japan: ticket and Express Pass options, the Wizarding World, which rides to hit first, and how to avoid the…
Thailand
Best Beaches in Thailand: Island by Island Guide
The Thai beaches worth planning a trip around — Andaman versus Gulf, when each coast is at its best, and exactly how to reach the ones…
Japan
teamLab Tokyo: Planets vs Borderless and How to Book
teamLab Planets and Borderless compared, how to buy tickets and what they cost, getting there, tips for the visit and nearby places to eat…
Japan
Ski Resorts Near Tokyo 2026–27: Day Trips, Times & Prices
Ski resorts near Tokyo for 2026–27: GALA Yuzawa 71 min by Shinkansen, Karuizawa, Hakuba, Nozawa and Shiga Kogen, with lift prices, routes…
Bali
Best Beaches in Bali: Six Worth the Trip
Bali's beaches compared, from Uluwatu's surf breaks to Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur, Legian and the Nusa Islands, with safety tips and what a…
Thailand
Ayutthaya Day Trip From Bangkok: How to Plan It
An Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok - which temples to prioritise, train, van and tour options, entry costs, and how to time the heat and…
Thailand
Things to Do in Koh Samui: Beaches, Temples and Trips
The best things to do on Koh Samui - beaches by mood, island hopping trips, waterfalls, temples, and where to eat well without paying…
Thailand
Maya Bay, Phi Phi: Rules, Timing and Is It Worth It?
Maya Bay's closure and reopening, visitor rules, the entrance fee, the best time to go, tours from Phi Phi, nearby sights, where to stay…
Thailand
Best Cafes in Thailand: Coffee From Bangkok to the Islands
Thailand's best cafes - specialty roasters in Bangkok, hillside coffee in Chiang Mai and northern-grown beans, with prices and the spots…
Thailand
Best Restaurants in Thailand: Where to Eat by City
Where to eat in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, from street food to Michelin-starred dining, plus regional dishes, vegetarian options and…
Bali
Things to Do in Canggu: Surf, Cafes and Beach Clubs
Where to stay, surf, eat and go out in Canggu, Bali, with surf spots for every level, cafes, beach clubs, transport tips and a breakdown…
Japan
Shibuya Sky and Shibuya Crossing: A Visitor's Guide
Shibuya Sky tickets and the best times to go, getting into Scramble Square, viewing Shibuya Crossing from above, photo tips, nearby sights…
Thailand
Phuket Travel Guide: Beaches, Old Town and Island Trips
Phuket's best beaches, things to do, food, where to stay and how to get around, with itinerary ideas, budget tips and common mistakes…
Bali
Where Is Bali? Location, Size, Time Zone & How to Get There
Bali is an Indonesian island and province between Java and Lombok, 8° south of the equator. Size, regions, time zone, flight times and…
Japan
Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo: What to Eat and When to Go
What to eat at the Tsukiji Outer Market, from sushi to street food, plus opening hours, the best times to go, getting there, shopping and…
Japan
Zao Onsen Guide: Snow Monsters, Skiing and Hot Springs
Zao Onsen in winter: the snow monsters, the ski terrain, sulphur hot springs, how to get there from Yamagata, and when the frost-covered…
Japan
Niseko Ski Guide: Powder, Passes and Where to Stay
Niseko's four resorts compared, getting there from Sapporo, the ski season, lift passes, gear rental, accommodation, onsen, dining and a…
Bali
Things to Do in Kuta, Bali: Beach, Surf and Nightlife
What to do at Kuta Beach in Bali - beginner surf lessons, sunsets, nightlife, cheap eats, and the nearby spots worth escaping to when it…
Bali
Things to Do in Nusa Penida: Beaches and Viewpoints
Things to do on Nusa Penida - Kelingking, Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach, the fast boat from Bali, road conditions, and how many days…