A five-day Seoul itinerary built around palaces, markets, Namsan, a DMZ or Suwon day trip and the Han River, with current fares, costs, booking priorities and the 2027 K-ETA entry rule.
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Three days in Osaka planned by someone who eats first and sightsees second: the castle, Umeda, Kuromon, Dotonbori and Shinsekai, a Nara day trip, plus current fares, pass math and the bookings that matter.
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A practical 3-day Kyoto itinerary: Fushimi Inari and Gion, Arashiyama and Nijo Castle, then the Golden Pavilion and the Philosopher’s Path, with current fares, fees and where to stay.
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Ten days in Japan, planned day by day: four nights in Tokyo, three in Kyoto, two in Osaka and a Nara morning, with current fares, costs, where to stay and the tickets that sell out.
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A practical 5-day Tokyo itinerary for first-time visitors, with day-by-day routes, transit times, where to stay, costs, tickets to book ahead and a day trip to Kamakura.
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A practical 7-day Bali itinerary with three hotel bases, realistic driving times, current entry rules and temple fees, and the bookings that actually matter.
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Asia and the Pacific reward planning more than almost any other region: long flights, big time differences and seasons that change from one country to the next. These guides help you choose the right season, the right base and a pace you can enjoy after the flight.
Whether you want Tokyo and Kyoto, a Bali beach week or an Australian road trip, each itinerary lists where to stay, how to get around and what a realistic budget looks like.
Japan works for first-timers once you understand the rail network and how to split time between Tokyo and Kyoto. Our guides cover Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and a 10-day route that links them, with advice on rail passes and seasons.
Start with: Tokyo itinerary, Kyoto itinerary, 10 days in Japan
Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei are compact, fast and excellent for food. Each is a strong four- or five-day city break or an add-on to a longer Asia trip.
Start with: Seoul itinerary
Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur offer huge range for the money. We help you decide how much to fit in and when the monsoon matters.
Start with: Bali itinerary
Distances are large, seasons are reversed and internal flights are normal. We cover Sydney, Melbourne, the east coast and a South Island road trip based around Queenstown.
Fiji, the Maldives and Bora Bora are the destinations people save for, and the easiest to book badly. We explain resort types, transfers and realistic budgets.
Because flights are long, give each stop at least three nights and add a buffer day at the start of the trip. If this is your first Asia trip, the Tokyo itinerary is the easiest place to begin.
Check entry rules and passport validity in our passport and entry guides before booking.