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Articles and guides on independent travel across Asia: visas, money, transport, seasons, routes and practical tips for Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Bali.
Nara and Its Sacred Deer: How to Feed, Bow and Not Get Hurt
Nara and its sacred deer: what to feed them, how to get a bow, safety rules,…
25 Sep 2026
The Lantern Festival in Hoi An: The Full-Moon Night, Dates and Prices
The Lantern Festival in Hoi An: the dates of the full-moon nights in 2026, prices for…
25 Sep 2026
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan: How to Survive Asia’s Biggest Beach Party
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan island: 200 baht entry with no online tickets, the…
25 Sep 2026
The Floating Villages of Tonle Sap: Kampong Phluk, Kampong Khleang and How to Visit Responsibly
The floating villages of Tonle Sap: Kampong Phluk and Kampong Khleang, prices for boats and tours,…
25 Sep 2026
Koh Rong and Sanloem: Cambodia’s Islands with Glowing Plankton
Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem in Cambodia: how the islands differ, the best beaches, glowing…
25 Sep 2026
Sunrise on Mount Batur: The Night Climb, Prices, the Guide and Monkeys at the Summit
Sunrise on Mount Batur in Bali: how the night climb goes, how much it costs, whether…
25 Sep 2026
Guilin and Yangshuo: the Li River, Bamboo Rafts and the View from the 20-Yuan Banknote
Guilin and Yangshuo: the Li River, the cruise and bamboo rafts, the view from the 20-yuan…
25 Sep 2026
Onsen for Beginners: Rules of the Japanese Hot Bath, Tattoos and the Towel
Onsen etiquette in Japan: how to wash before bathing, what to do with the towel, the…
25 Sep 2026
Climbing Mount Fuji: The Season, the 4,000-Yen Fee and the Rules of the Yoshida Trail
Climbing Mount Fuji: the season, the mandatory 4,000-yen fee, online booking, the rules of the Yoshida…
25 Sep 2026
Ninh Binh: Ha Long Bay on Land, Two Hours from Hanoi
Ninh Binh is "Ha Long Bay on land" two hours from Hanoi: boats through Trang An…
25 Sep 2026