When to Go

Find out when to go to Southeast Asia and how to make the most of your trip to Indochina, whichever season you choose to travel.

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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 […]

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam FAQs: What to know before you go

Travel consultant Charlotte Bower has done her fair share of globetrotting, including countless trips to Vietnam. With her go-to guide to all those practical matters, you’ll be boarding that plane in no time.

Hoi An lanterns

Hoi An Lantern Festival: 2023 dates

Many (if not most) first-time trips to Vietnam revolve around the 5 H’s: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Whether it’s rich history, staggering natural beauty or delicious dining, each H has something different to offer. There are countless reasons to visit the pretty port town of Hoi An, but […]

When to travel to Myanmar (Burma): Weather and festivals

Turning up without a raincoat during monsoon season, finding out about the festival of the year after you’ve arrived home, longing for a boat trip when the water’s too low… it pays to be prepared when planning your holiday, but it can be difficult to find all of the information in one place. We’ve done the […]

Christmas and New Year in Myanmar (Burma): 5 things to know

We don’t want to be those people bleating about Christmas before Halloween. Singing along to premature festive songs in supermarkets, and smugly ticking off our gift list. No-one wants that. But December and January are two of the best months to visit Burma (Myanmar), so it’s time to get planning.

How to get a 5* trip for a 4* budget in Burma

It’s no secret that to take advantage of lower prices in the travel world, you need to consider travelling outside of peak season. It’s just that travelling outside of peak season usually means a pretty hefty trade-off: yes, you get lower prices, but will the weather scupper your chances of having a fantastic time? Will […]

7 reasons to visit Burma in the green season

In the light of Burma’s recent flooding crisis, the country needs tourism more than ever – a fact that we learned first-hand after the 2011 tsunami in Japan. Most of Burma remains safe and accessible despite the floods, and your continued support through travel will be vastly appreciated! The rainy season in Burma (and indeed […]