Category Archives: Asia

Reasons to visit Japan in 2025 🇯🇵

Japan has been at the top of my travel list for years, and what draws me most is the variety.  Whether it’s the tranquillity of a Kyoto teahouse, the energy of Osaka’s food markets, or the snow-covered peaks of Hokkaido – there seems to be something for every type of traveller.  Planning a trip to […]

Orangutans, reef and affordable luxury: why you should visit Borneo

View of overwater bungalows and a forested hillside from a higher vantage point, framed by tree branches.

“Welcome to the jungle!” exclaimed our guide Rul, arms outstretched, as our longboat sailed toward a wooden jetty.  My university friends and I are scattered across the globe – three out of the seven live in Australia, New Zealand and Dubai – so when we were planning a destination for a girls’ holiday, it made […]

Full Brunei travel guide: where to stay + what to do

An elevated view of a long, narrow suspension bridge stretching over a dense forest canopy. The lush greenery extends to the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.

If you’re planning a trip to Brunei, I bet you have quite a few questions! It’s one of the least-visited countries in Southeast Asia, with many tourists citing there to be not much to do. But I recently spent 3 days in Brunei and largely, found the locals to be very welcoming and there were […]

22 China travel tips for a hassle-free trip

hangzhou china

There’s nowhere quite like China. This sprawling East Asian country boasts some of the world’s most futuristic cities along with breathtaking nature spanning nearly every possible climate.  The food’s delicious, the culture is rich, and the people are kind. China is a complete package, and after just one trip you’ll be planning your next visit! […]

20 Dubai travel tips to help you have the best trip

DUBAI, UAE - MARCH 3, 2020: Downtown is the most popular district in the city due to its main landmark, Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest in the world, on March 3 in Dubai

If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, these Dubai travel tips are here to help.  The glittering city of Dubai has become renowned for its beaches, hot climate, glamorous restaurants and opulent hotels in the last decade.  But there are a few important things to know about Dubai before travelling here, including respecting local customs […]

Is Bahrain worth visiting? 7 reasons to visit Bahrain

The ruins of an ancient fortress made of stone, set against a clear sky.

Jutting out into the Persian Gulf, connected to Saudi Arabia by a causeway but in reality a tiny island (a fifth of the size of Qatar), Bahrain is a Middle Eastern nation that few tourists visit.  Those seeking glitz and glam head to Dubai, travellers on extended layovers touch down in Qatar, and more recently, […]