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Best time to visit Thailand

When to go to Thailand: weather, seasons, monsoons Thailand has a tropical climate consisting of two seasons: dry and wet. Dry season is November to early May, when you can expect warm weather throughout the country – but that’s not the only time of year you should consider travelling… Each season has its pros, cons […]

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Best time to visit South Korea

Seasons and weather in South Korea Travel to South Korea is possible all year round, but each season is quite dramatically distinct – a characteristic it shares with Japan. But while the Japanese have a season-focus bordering on obsession the fun-loving Korean’s seem determined to enjoy them as much as possible. Plus with Korea being […]

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Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: when is the best time to travel to Indochina? 

Contrary to popular belief, travel to Southeast Asia can be a pleasure at any time of year. Especially post-Covid, where there is a noticeable lack of international tourists! It all depends on what you want from your holiday and what your priorities are. Would you prefer to avoid local crowds if it means having a […]

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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 […]