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Stories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia.

two days in Siem Reap
Cambodia
How to spend 2 days in Siem Reap (once you’ve done the temples) 
If you’re visiting Siem Reap, you’re there for one thing: temples. Siem Reap owes its prosperity almost entirely to Angkor, and temple...
reasons to visit southern Thailand
Thailand
10 reasons to visit southern Thailand
There's more to Southern Thailand than the beaches of Phuket - here are our top ten reasons to explore the south.
best places to walk and hike in japan
Japan
10 best places to walk and hike in Japan
Where are the best places to walk and hike in Japan? Well, you might not know this, but Japan is a nation of hikers. From the tippy top of northern...
Jeju sea women
South Korea
5 cool things to do on Jeju Island
If you’ve read much about Jeju Island, you’ve probably seen it described as “the Hawaii of South Korea”. We don’t love the...
Japan's new bullet train
Japan
Where will Japan's new bullet train take you?
As more and more countries jump on the high-speed rail wagon, zipping cross-country at 200 miles an hour has ceased to be a novelty. But Japan did...
Japan winter wildlife
Japan
A guide to Japan's winter wildlife
We love Japan in the winter. Yes, it’s cold. But the chillier months in Japan have a whole sleighful of attractions if you’re willing to...
making kimchi
South Korea
Field notes: making kimchi with Netflix' famous monk
“This was authentic, it was Korean, and it felt like I was actually participating in the culture. We were on a remote mountainside, making kimchi in kimjang season (kimchi making season), with a big group of monks. What more could you want?!”
how to get a taxi in south korea
South Korea
How to get a taxi in South Korea
South Korea’s public transportation system is excellent and easy to use, but let’s be real. You’re on holiday, and nothing’s easier...
architecture in Seoul
South Korea
Architecture in Seoul: 15 buildings worth seeing 
When you think of architecture in Seoul or just the city itself, it isn’t often called beautiful. Dynamic, yes. Hi-tech, yes. Sprawling,...
prepare for a long-haul flight
Multi-country
How to prepare for a long-haul flight
Whether you’re a frequent globetrotter or about to board your first flight to a far-flung destination, preparing for your long-haul flight...
travelling with kids in south korea
South Korea
Travelling with kids in South Korea
With its world-famous K-Pop music, hi-tech gadgets and covetable beauty products, South Korea is always going to be a big hit with teenagers....
k-beauty
South Korea
24 hours on the K-beauty scene
Today, K-Beauty is a global phenomenon. You can find stylishly packaged Korean beauty products on the shelves in Selfridges, Sephora — even...