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Ideas, itineraries and booking advice
60 practical guides for planning a trip across Asia-Pacific.
Planning · 3 min read
Planning a Two-Week Asia Trip: Three Route Ideas
Three sample routes for two weeks in Asia, plus advice on pacing, flights and choosing hotels along the way.
27 October 2026
Planning · 3 min read
Digital Nomad Basics: Choosing a City and a Base in Asia
What remote workers should check before picking a city and a place to stay, from connection and time zone to visas.
16 October 2026
Planning · 4 min read
The Best Time to Visit Southeast Asia, Country by Country
Monsoons come at different times across the region. Use this quick guide to avoid the worst of the rain.
14 October 2026
Planning · 3 min read
Street Food for Beginners: How to Eat Well and Stay Healthy
Simple rules for enjoying street food across Asia with confidence, from choosing a stall to pacing your stomach.
9 October 2026
Planning · 3 min read
North Vietnam Plan: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh
A practical northern loop covering the capital, the famous limestone bay and the river landscapes of Ninh Binh.
1 October 2026
Planning · 3 min read
Island Hopping in Thailand: Planning Your Hotels
How to link Thai islands by ferry, choose bases wisely and avoid the common mistakes of a multi-island trip.
18 September 2026
Planning · 3 min read
The Cheapest Months to Visit Top Asian Cities
Hotel prices follow seasons, holidays and weather. Learn the patterns so you can travel in quieter, better value months.
3 September 2026
Planning · 4 min read
Typhoon Season Basics for Travellers in East Asia
What typhoons mean for your trip, how to read warnings, and how to book flexibly and stay safe.
6 May 2026
Planning · 4 min read
Monsoon Travel: How to Enjoy Asia in the Rainy Season
Rainy-season travel can mean green landscapes and fewer crowds if you plan for the weather.
29 April 2026
Planning · 4 min read
Songkran, Tet and Lunar New Year: Travelling During Big Festivals
What to expect, how to book and how to behave when you travel through Asia's biggest festival periods.
22 April 2026
Planning · 4 min read
Cherry Blossom and Autumn Colour: Booking Hotels in Japan and Korea
How to plan hotel stays around blossom and autumn leaves in Japan and Korea, when nature sets the schedule.
16 April 2026