Articles on Cities

October 12, 2026

How Do You Get Around Japan? Trains, IC Cards and the Rail Pass

Use the Shinkansen between cities, an IC card for everything local, and run the numbers before buying a rail pass.

October 10, 2026

Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Temples, Food and the North

Three days covers the Old City temples, Doi Suthep, the markets and the food; add a fourth for Chiang Rai, and avoid February to April if smoke bothers you.

October 6, 2026

When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan?

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Japan, but each has crowds, and the right month depends on the region and what you want to see.

October 5, 2026

How Do You Spend 4 Days in Tokyo as a First-Timer?

Spend one day each on Asakusa and Ueno, Shibuya and Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ginza, then teamLab and Akihabara, with day trips as swaps.

October 4, 2026

Japan 14-Day Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Beyond

Spend about five nights in Tokyo, five around Kyoto and Osaka, then finish with Hiroshima and Miyajima; the rail pass depends on how many long hops you make.

October 3, 2026

Osaka Travel Guide: Food, Neighbourhoods and Day Trips

Three days is a good first visit to Osaka, with Nara and Kobe easy to add as half-day trips by train.

August 18, 2026

Where Should You Visit in Japan?

Combine Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with places such as Matsumoto, Onomichi or the Iya Valley for a more varied Japan trip.

August 16, 2026

What Should You Know Before Visiting Tokyo?

Plan Tokyo by neighbourhood, use trains and mobile maps, carry a little cash, and leave room for food, shopping and unplanned discoveries.

August 15, 2026

How Do You Experience Kyoto Without Rushing?

Explore Kyoto by grouping temples and neighbourhoods, booking one meaningful cultural experience and leaving room to wander.

August 14, 2026

What Mistakes Should You Avoid in Japan?

Avoid transport confusion, restaurant awkwardness and phone trouble in Japan by learning a few local habits and planning key details.

August 13, 2026

What Should You Know Before Visiting Malaysia?

Plan around Malaysia’s distances and changing weather, leave room for its food, and check entry rules and phone compatibility before departure.

August 12, 2026

Where Should You Visit in Malaysia?

Visit Kuala Lumpur for city energy, Penang for food, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Borneo for wildlife and nature.

August 11, 2026

What Should You Do, Eat and See in Kuala Lumpur?

See the Petronas Towers, eat across KL’s neighbourhoods, use rail when traffic snarls, and leave room for markets and malls.

August 10, 2026

A 10-Day Malaysia Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Combine Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands, George Town and Langkawi on a practical first trip through Malaysia.

August 6, 2026

How Can You Make Your First Manila Trip Easier?

Choose a well-connected base, explore Manila district by district, allow for traffic and arrange your airport connection before landing.

August 5, 2026

What Should You Know Before Visiting South Korea?

Plan around Seoul, Busan or Jeju, install local apps, learn a few customs and arrange mobile data before visiting South Korea.

August 4, 2026

What Are the Best Things to Do in Seoul?

Explore Seoul by pairing its palaces and markets with neighbourhood cafés, nightlife, riverside walks and a little app preparation.

August 3, 2026

How to Spend 7 Days in South Korea

Spend three days in Seoul, add Gyeongju if you like history, then give Busan two full days while keeping departure logistics realistic.

August 2, 2026

What to Know Before Your First South Korea Trip

Prepare for payment quirks, transit apps, dining etiquette, language gaps and sharply different seasons on your first South Korea trip.

July 31, 2026

What Should You Do, Eat and Explore in Taipei?

Explore Taipei through its temples, night markets, neighbourhoods, mountain views and remarkably convenient public transport.

July 30, 2026

What Is the Best 7-Day Taiwan Itinerary?

Spend three days around Taipei, continue through Hualien and Taroko, then finish in Kaohsiung for a balanced first look at Taiwan.

July 28, 2026

What Should First-Time Visitors Do in Bangkok?

Plan Bangkok by neighbourhood, use trains and boats, visit temples early, and leave plenty of room for markets, street food and detours.

July 26, 2026

How Should You Spend 10 Days in Thailand?

Spend three days in Bangkok, three around Chiang Mai and four on the Krabi coast for a balanced first Thailand trip.

July 24, 2026

How Should You Spend 10 Days in Vietnam?

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City for a manageable first taste of Vietnam in 10 days.

July 23, 2026

What Should You See, Eat and Do in Hanoi?

Explore Hanoi through its Old Quarter, temples, museums and street food, with practical advice for transport and staying connected.

July 22, 2026

What Should You Know Before Visiting Ho Chi Minh City?

Plan Ho Chi Minh City with clear advice on sights, neighbourhoods, food, transport, nightlife and staying connected.