Asia Travel Stories

Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.

Jan 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Despite the frigid temperatures, Mongolia can be a delight to visit in the low season, with stunning scenery, zero crowds and wintry activities aplenty.

Dec 22, 2019 • 8 min read

Ditch the planes and buses for an overnight train trip with the family, where you can rest easy knowing that when you wake a whole new adventure starts.

Nov 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Can you really make a living as an Instagram travel influencer? Blogger Kristin Addis shares how much she earns from the social media platform.

Sep 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Travel in November and your money could go as far as you do. Find an affordable adventure with our expert tips and recommendations.

Sep 2, 2019 • 5 min read

Our advice for the adventurous hoping to travel in November: aim high. Here are our recommendations for some unforgettable thrills.

Sep 2, 2019 • 4 min read

Chilled-out city trips and relatively crowd-free beaches are on the travel agenda in November. Find your ideal hideaway with these recommendations.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Want to visit Tibet but are worried that the obligatory tour-group itineraries are going to stop you seeing the real Tibet? Get out of the tourist rut at these…

Aug 5, 2019 • 5 min read

For many a day at the beach wouldn’t be the same without a sun lounger and parasol; the ice cream stalls, volleyball courts and the steady stream of…

Jul 29, 2019 • 5 min read

There’s never a bad time to explore the world, but October offers a particular wealth of experiences for those wanting to get a little closer to another…

Jul 29, 2019 • 4 min read

Whether it’s sipping cups of tea in Darjeeling, India, nibbling (read: devouring) cheese at a French market or truffle tasting in Italy, travellers will…

Jul 15, 2019 • 5 min read

With a gleaming career spanning two decades and eight studio albums (plus a ninth rumoured to be released in 2019), it’s impossible not to have a…

Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read

Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…

Jul 8, 2019 • 4 min read

Ever dreamed of hopping between sun-kissed Aegean islands or making tracks of your own along the Silk Road? If a great voyage beckons on your bucket list…

Jul 2, 2019 • 5 min read

Autumn flourishes transform the northern hemisphere with fiery foliage, temperate climes and (for the most part) fewer crowds, making September a prime…

Jun 27, 2019 • 5 min read

There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…

Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read

If the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and…

Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read

If the mere mention of a relaxing break in August has you wishing your morning coffee were a cocktail on the beach, we've got the magic formula for you:…

Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read

As Earth grows ever more populous and cities expand, opportunities for humanity to look up at the rest of the universe decrease. Across the planet,…

Jun 12, 2019 • 7 min read

Come peak festival season (May to September), the scene has become saturated with slightly sunburned, flower-crown-clad, welly-boot-wearing merrymakers at…

Jun 8, 2019 • 6 min read

A visit to a theme park is often a thrilling highlight of a child’s early experiences. Stepping into a fantasy world, the suspension of day-to-day reality…

May 28, 2019 • 6 min read

The shopping world in Hong Kong is vast – check out our tips for getting the best bang for your buck.