AsiaRoutes · blog
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.
New Rules and Fees at Asia’s Attractions in 2026: What Changed in Bali, Angkor, Mount Fuji and China
New rules and fees at Asia's attractions in 2026: the Bali tourist levy, the Angkor photo…
27 Sep 2026
SEA Games 2027 in Malaysia: How to Fly from Thailand Visa-Free and Where to Watch the Games
SEA Games 2027 in Malaysia: how to get from Thailand to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and…
27 Sep 2026
Workaway and Couchsurfing in Asia: How to Travel Almost for Free and Avoid an Unpleasant Situation
Workaway and couchsurfing in Asia: how to travel almost free by working on a farm or…
27 Sep 2026
Digital Nomads in Asia: Chiang Mai, Bali, Da Nang, Phnom Penh and Osaka — Visas, Prices and Real Life
Digital nomads in Asia: Chiang Mai, Bali, Da Nang, Phnom Penh and Osaka — remote-work visas,…
27 Sep 2026
How the Japanese Save Money: Konbini, Capsule Hotels and When You Don’t Need a JR Pass
How the Japanese save: konbini as lunch, capsule hotels, when a JR Pass isn't worth it,…
27 Sep 2026
How the Chinese Save Money: Alipay and Life Hacks on Food, Transport and Shopping in China
How the Chinese save: Alipay and WeChat Pay, life hacks on food, transport, shopping, housing and…
27 Sep 2026
How the Balinese Save Money: Locals’ Life Hacks on Food, Scooters, Housing and Connectivity in Bali
How the Balinese save: life hacks on food, scooters, housing, tours, shopping and connectivity in Bali…
27 Sep 2026
How the Khmer Save Money: Locals’ Life Hacks on Food, Tuk-Tuks, the Temples of Angkor and Connectivity in Cambodia
How the Khmer save: life hacks on food, transport, the temples of Angkor, shopping, connectivity and…
27 Sep 2026
How the Vietnamese Save Money: Locals’ Life Hacks on Food, Transport, Tours and Connectivity in Vietnam
How the Vietnamese save: life hacks on food, transport, tours, shopping, connectivity and housing in Vietnam…
27 Sep 2026
How Thais Save Money: Locals’ Life Hacks on Food, Transport, Tours, Shopping and Connectivity in Thailand
Locals' life hacks in Thailand: how Thais save on food, transport, tours, shopping, connectivity and housing…
27 Sep 2026