Asia is such a wealth of travel opportunities and adventures. We have so much travel info to share with you from our time in this fascinating continent.
What have the CIA, the Olympics, a Broadway musical and the finest silk from Thailand all got in common? The answer revolves around one man whose house is now a museum and whose disappearance is still unsolved. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more
Travelling in Japan is – in a word – suberashii. Wonderful. But like all new places to visit, there are a few things we wish we’d known about before we arrived in Japan. Here are three things that will make your time in the Land of the Rising Sun even better. One thing that strikes … Read more
Gently lapping shores of blue green sea, soft, white sand and mysterious limestone towers sprouting from the water. The islands around Krabi are iconic to Thailand’s coast. Island-hopping in Krabi in your own private speedboat is a must. Do you remember when Alex Garland’s The Beach came out? When the movie from the book hit … Read more
Away from the bright lights and noise of Krabi’s tourist strip, the secluded island of Koh Klang is a refuge of culture and quiet. Its focus on eco-tourism allows its few inquisitive visitors a perspective of Thailand that most tourists never get to see. As the long-tail boat pulls away from Khong Kha Pier and … Read more
Perched above the motion and energy of Bangkok’s biggest and oldest market, and teaching recipes passed down from generations, The Market Experience* gives you a keen insight into Thailand, its culture and most importantly its food. Above the hubbub from the marketplace bustling below us, the sizzle and crackle of toasting spices prickled our ears. … Read more
The island prefecture of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost state, has a climate, a lifestyle and a culture that is completely different to anything else you’ll find in this fascinating country. These 11 unusual things to do in Okinawa are the most un-Japanese Japanese experiences you’ll find. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel … Read more
From the depths of the ocean to the heights of great mountains, from pristine virgin rainforests to thriving capitals, Sabah, Borneo is filled with the promise of romance and adventure. Borneo. It’s a place I never thought I’d ever get to explore. To me it’s always sounded so remote, so wild and exotic, and so … Read more
Knowing what to do in travel hub Kuala Lumpur has become more and more important for travellers. And with so much to offer, the Malaysian capital is the best way to start or end your next trip. Here’s our first-timer’s guide to Kuala Lumpur, the Garden City of Lights. Mrs Romance and I have flown … Read more
Sala Phuket Hotel is the very definition of Thailand’s romance and mystery. From the privacy of the pool villas to the sun setting over the Andaman Sea, Sala Phuket is the ultimate honeymoon and romance destination. At the northwestern tip of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, Sala and Mai Khao Beach is all … Read more
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is one of those places that gives the true culture of its country. This is no less apparent when you visit the many shrines here, but with so many to choose from, here are our top 5 temples to visit in Kyoto. After having spent about a week in … Read more