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10 Reasons to go to South Korea

1. The People. Koreans are a joy – and they will get involved in your trip; we suggest you let them Koreans are one of the friendliest and most open people in Asia. That first bellowing call across a busy restaurant will be the waitress shouting across “I have a spare table here for you”. […]

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7 Surprising things about South Korea

As well as luggage, we unavoidably pack a fair few expectations wherever we travel. Built up through the research we’ve done, the films we’ve seen, the friends who’ve shared their own experiences, they’re a natural part of the delicious anticipation of going somewhere new. But everywhere new has some surprises for you too.   We asked […]

South Korea: 6 things not to miss

Most people associate South Korea with K-Pop, the 1988 Seoul Olympics and recent Netflix series Squid Game. They probably know that the country is an electronics powerhouse, with companies including Daewoo, Samsung and LG. They might drive a Kia or a Hyundai, both Korean manufacturers, and they’ll remember the eccentric, rodeo-style dancing of South Korean […]

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When will Japan fully reopen to tourists in 2022?

We scour the news so you don’t have to – this page was last updated on 20th July 2022. What’s the latest news? As of 20 July, there has been little to no news from the Japanese government regarding further easing of border restrictions beyond the controlled reopening of 10 June. The upper house election on 10 […]

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Thailand travel restrictions explained

Considering a trip to Thailand? Confused by travel restrictions? Don’t worry, we have all your questions answered! Last updated: 03 May 2022 I heard something about a ‘sandbox scheme’…  Correct! Up until the 1st of May, Thailand was running a sandbox entry scheme in certain parts of the country, in addition to a Test-and-Go scheme. […]

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New for 2022: Southeast and East Asia travel trends

As we slowly make our way out of the pandemic and into the Year of the Tiger, we’re all looking forward to a time when we can get away from the everyday and venture out into the world once more. And if you’re anything like us, once restrictions are eased and borders re-open, you probably won’t need too much encouragement to head out on that long-awaited trip!  […]