Tales from this vast and complex continent where it often feels you’ve only scratched the surface of what it has to offer.
Kyoto is one of the most interesting places to go in Japan, without a doubt. The city captures Japan’s traditional culture, unlike almost anywhere else, which is why it’s such a popular destination. While Kyoto …
Excited to visit Bangkok and experience everything this huge, complex city has to offer? Great, you should be. But it’s also understandable if you’re also feeling uncertainty or apprehension around planning your time there. I …
A little overshadowed by its Southeast Asian neighbours, Laos is a destination that still holds some secrets for unfamiliar travellers. Planning my one week in Laos taught me a little, but it wasn’t until after …
On paper, Japan and South Korea sound like they offer similar experiences to people looking to travel in East Asia. They’re two of the leading destinations in the region, with distinct cuisines, globally recognizable pop …
Too often, when travelling Southeast Asia, the journey from one destination to the next is either boring, uncomfortable, or unremarkable. But that’s certainly not a problem when taking a Mekong River slow boat to travel …
Chiang Mai has become one of Thailand’s most popular destinations, with no shortage of cultural things to do there. Yet one of my highlights there was joining a Chiang Mai hill tribe trek tour. With …
In Laos, the country’s most popular tourist destination isn’t its capital city; it’s Luang Prabang, the ancient capital. Many of the best sights in Luang Prabang rank among the country’s best attractions, which is why …
South Korea is one of Asia’s growing tourist destinations, and it’s easy to see why. More and more people are visiting South Korea to experience its culture — whether it’s K-pop, K-dramas, or Korean food …
With its spectacular heritage, Ayutthaya is one of the most popular day trips from Bangkok. What many tourists don’t realise is that there are more things to do in Ayutthaya than you can reasonably fit …
Experiencing Laos is about more than just dipping into the country’s culture in the main cities of Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Laos is also home to some breathtaking natural scenery and to see that, you …