Travel Guides
Everything you need to plan a better trip.
Travel Tips
Passports, visas, vaccinations, money, connectivity and packing — the things to sort in the right order before a first trip to Asia.
Hotels
Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno or Tokyo Station? A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to choosing the right base for your trip.
Things To Do
From sunrise at Senso-ji to late-night ramen in Shinjuku — the experiences that make Tokyo unforgettable, plus the neighbourhoods most first-timers miss.
Food
Plastic stools, charcoal smoke and the best bowls in Vietnam — where and what to eat in Hanoi's Old Quarter and beyond.
Destination Guides
Temples, bamboo groves, geisha districts and quiet backstreets — how to see the best of Kyoto without spending your trip in a crowd.
Food
Pho is only the beginning. Ten dishes — from bun cha to banh xeo — that show why Vietnam is one of the world's great food countries.
Destination Guides
Visas, routes, transport, money and food — everything a first-time visitor needs to plan a smooth trip through Vietnam.
Food
How to order, where to eat and what to try — a practical introduction to eating well in Japan, from ramen counters to kaiseki.
Things To Do
Beaches, bridges, marble caves and the road to Hoi An — the best places to visit in Vietnam's most liveable coastal city.
Budget Travel
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive. It doesn't have to be. Here's how to eat, sleep and explore well without overspending.
Transportation
IC cards, Shinkansen, seat reservations and whether the JR Pass is still worth it — a simple guide to Japan's brilliant railways.
