In many ways, Beijing is China. So much of the way people perceive the Middle Kingdom is wrapped up in the Chinese capital, and with good reason. You’ll find history dating back thousands of years, yes, but you’ll also find places where that same history meets the present, often in...
It would be a shame to write off Seoul as simply another Asian mega city. While it is true the South Korean capital has historically been influenced by neighbors China and Japan, the Seoul that exists today is a unique cultural powerhouse that has embraced its past even while it looks...
Located near the northernmost point of Borneo, the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu is one of the premiere destinations the island has to offer. Beautiful, luxurious, and incredibly safe, the city plays home to some of the best things to do in Kota Kinabalu Borneo. Whether it’s orangutan...
In recent years, the competition for Asia’s top beach destination has grown fierce. Destinations the continent over are constantly out-promoting each other in an attempt to be that stylish new global hotspot. Langkawi, meanwhile, knows that the best path to victory is to simply not...
While Bali could certainly have earned its legendary vacation destination status on the strength of its beaches alone, so much of what makes Bali special lies beyond the sandy shores (though, if you’re more interested in those shores, check out this article). From monkey sanctuaries to...
Few words capture the allure of a tropical island getaway quite like Bali. Despite the odds, the small Indonesian island largely manages to live up to the hype thanks to its relaxing vibes and countless activities to do around the island. For now, however, let’s focus on Bali’s top...
When people think of Asia’s best beaches, their minds jump to places like Thailand, Bali, or even Phu Quoc. To be fair, they wouldn’t be wrong, but you don’t have to go that far to find great beaches. Hong Kong, one of the great entryways to Asia, has plenty of places to spread your towel...
Though not too far from the bustling chaos of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto follows a different path, one more quiet and contemplative. Home to traditional shrines, ancient alleyways, and inspiring natural scenery, Kyoto represents a Japan of days past while still feeling modern and eminently...
As the saying goes: “Turkey is too middle-eastern for a westerner, too western for a middle-easterner”. Nowhere does this proverb ring truer than Istanbul. This proud megalopolis (15 million inhabitants as of 2019), is literally split in half by the Bosporus strait, with footholds in both...
Singapore is a singularity – a melting pot of the entirety of South Asia that paradoxically has a flavor all its own. Though the stretch of land the city-state occupies is tiny, there’s dozens of adventures to be had within it. With so much to see and do, Singapore can be a bit...