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Travel blog about Asia
Articles and guides on independent travel across Asia: visas, money, transport, seasons, routes and practical tips for Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Bali.
Hainan: The Season, Tourist Reviews, Sanya and How to Get There
Hainan is China’s southernmost island and the country’s only tropical province. Formally it is part of…
11 Aug 2026
Pandas in China: Where to See Them and How to Get to the Base in Chengdu
Where pandas live in China and how to see them in person: the Chengdu base, the…
11 Aug 2026
A Japan Itinerary for 10–14 Days: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and What Lies Between
A ready-made Japan itinerary for a first trip: day by day, with transfers calculated, honest JR…
30 Jul 2026
Angkor Wat: Tickets, the Best Temples, Sunrise and How to Fit It All In
Angkor is not one temple but a park of 400 square kilometres. Which ticket to take,…
30 Jul 2026
Where to Stay in Bali: Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Sanur and Nusa Dua
Bali's areas honestly: where the sea is calm and where it is an ocean with waves,…
30 Jul 2026
Food in China: Cuisine by Region and What a Tourist Should Order
There is no single Chinese cuisine: Sichuan, Cantonese and northern differ more than Italian does from…
30 Jul 2026
Internet in China for Tourists from Russia: eSIM, VPN and Connectivity
Google, WhatsApp and Telegram don't open in China, and VPNs became unreliable after the spring 2026…
30 Jul 2026
Tax-Free in China 2026: From What Amount and How Much You Get Back
You can get tax back on purchases in Chinese stores — about 11% of the cost…
14 Jul 2026
Safety in Cambodia for Tourists
How safe it is, plus landmines, scams and health — short and to the point.
4 Jul 2026
Cambodian Mentality and Etiquette
Buddhist rules, respect for monks and sensitivity around the recent history.
4 Jul 2026