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Notes from the road.

Where to go, when, and how to plan it well.

The Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur skyline at dusk Malaysia · 3 min read The Wonders of Malaysia: The Complete Guide Twin towers, highland tea, Borneo’s rainforest and some of the best street food in Asia: our guide to Malaysia, and where to go.
Tree roots spilling over the stone walls of Ta Prohm Cambodia · 3 min

Travelling in Cambodia: The Complete Guide

Jungle temples, river cities, quiet islands and warm hospitality: our guide to Cambodia and the places we recommend most.

 Turquoise pools and cascades at Kuang Si, near Luang Prabang Laos · 3 min

Travelling in Laos: The Complete Guide

Unhurried riverside towns, turquoise waterfalls and peaceful mountains: why Laos is the calmest country in the region, and where to go.

 A limestone peak rising above the turquoise water of Cheow Lan Lake Thailand · 3 min

Travelling in Thailand: The Complete Guide

Golden temples, street food, cool mountain towns and limestone coasts: our guide to Thailand and the places a first trip should include.

 Taipei 101 against a burning sunset sky Taiwan · 3 min

Why Choose Taiwan for Your Next Trip

A safe island, easy to travel and full of night markets, marble canyons and misty mountains: why Taiwan belongs on your list, and where to go.

 Emerald water and a sheltered beach among the karsts of northern Vietnam Vietnam · 3 min

Why Choose Vietnam for Your Honeymoon

Karst bays, lantern-lit Hoi An, quiet islands and mountain towns: why Vietnam lends itself so well to a honeymoon, and where to go as a couple.

 A small forested island in clear turquoise water Thailand · Malaysia · Vietnam · 2 min

Your First Family Trip to Asia: The Complete Guide

Planning your family’s first trip to Asia? How to choose the country, set the pace, pick hotels and stay healthy, so that everyone enjoys it.