Asia

From temple trails in Angkor Wat to street food circuits in Bangkok, this hub pulls together everything I’ve learned about travelling Asia, the wins, the gotchas, and the routes I would take if I was travelling Asia tomorrow. Below you’ll find my latest guides as they’re published: chaotic city adventures, island paradise escapes, rice-terrace treks, temple-hopping days and practical “how to” posts. If you’re planning your first trip, start with timing (monsoons flip by region and month), entry rules (visa-on-arrival is common but not universal; check before you fly), and how you’ll move around (overnight buses and trains are budget gold; short flights are dirt cheap). Costs range from backpacker-friendly to eye-watering luxury, so I add real numbers where possible and flag common scams and inflated “tourist prices”. My aim is simple: help you stitch together days that actually flow, less faff, more “this is why we came”.

Asia planning basics in 60 seconds:

• When to go: dry season varies wildly by region; Nov–Feb suits most of Southeast Asia; avoid monsoon months unless you like rain.
• Getting around: sleeper trains and buses cover huge ground; budget airlines (AirAsia, Scoot) connect countries; tuk-tuks/Grab for cities.
• Money & safety: cash is still king in many places; ATMs everywhere but fees stack up. Agree prices upfront, watch your bag.
• Stays: book ahead for peak season/holidays (Chinese New Year, Songkran); guesthouses offer flexibility and local intel.