Asia
Discover Asia’s diverse cultures, vibrant cities, spiritual sites, and breathtaking landscapes. From Japan to Thailand, explore the best travel experiences across the continent.
Golden Week 2027 and Japan National Holidays Guide
Golden Week 2027 dates, the full list of Japan national holidays, what stays open and how to avoid the crowds during busy holiday periods.
Japan’s New Visa Rules: What Is Changing for Foreigners
In Japan, new visa rules are shifting faster than at almost any point in recent memory. The direction is two-sided: the country is opening new doors for remote workers and skilled professionals, while quietly tightening the rules for business founders and long-term residents. If you are planning to move to Japan, work here, or settle…
eSIM vs Pocket WiFi in Japan: Which Is Better for Your Trip?
In Japan you will use your phone for everything: Google Maps, train times, restaurant reviews, translation, paying with mobile Suica and finding your hotel at night. So one of the first decisions for any trip is how to stay online. The two main options are an eSIM or a pocket WiFi router, with a physical…
Seoul Itinerary: 3 to 5 Days From a Former Resident
Seoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia: royal palaces next to glass towers, night markets, K-pop, cafes in old factories and some of the best food you will ever eat. I lived in Seoul for a year as an exchange student, and this itinerary is the route I would plan for a…
23 Common Mistakes Tourists Make in Japan
Avoid the most common mistakes tourists make in Japan: rail passes, cash, luggage, trains, onsen and etiquette slips, with what to do instead.
Where to Stay in Seoul: Best Neighbourhoods From a Former Resident
Seoul is a huge city of very different neighbourhoods: palaces and hanok houses in the old centre, students and street performers in Hongdae, shopping in Myeongdong and glass towers in Gangnam. Choosing the right area saves you hours on the subway. I lived in Seoul for a year as an exchange student in Sinchon, and…
Japan Theme Park Crowd Calendar: Best Days to Go
When are Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios Japan least crowded? A month by month crowd calendar plus how to read dynamic ticket prices.
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Neighbourhoods From a 3-Year Resident
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo is harder than it looks. The city is huge, there is no single “centre”, and the wrong neighbourhood can add an hour of train rides to every day of your trip. I lived in Tokyo for three years, studied for my master’s degree at Waseda University and made my…
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Japan (and Where to Buy Them)
The best souvenirs from Japan: snacks, matcha, knives, crafts and fun gifts, with price ranges, where to shop and the new 2026 tax free rules.
Where to Stay in Kyoto and Osaka: Best Areas for Your Trip
After Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are the two cities almost every Japan trip includes. They are only 15 to 30 minutes apart by train, but they feel very different: Kyoto is temples, gardens and quiet old streets, Osaka is food, neon and nightlife. Where you stay in each city makes a big difference to how…
