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Practical, opinionated writing on Asia travel. Not sponsored. Not optimised for search. Just things we think matter.
Japan Cherry blossoms are beautiful. They're also predictable, crowded, and priced accordingly. October offers koyo, cool air, fewer crowds, and the same quality of light.
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Bali Bali's wellness reputation has been simplified by the internet. What actually exists in the hills above Ubud is far more specific, more demanding, and more worthwhile than a day spa.
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Sri Lanka The monsoon splits Sri Lanka in two. Which coast is dry when matters more than any other logistical decision you'll make. Here's what the guidebooks get wrong.
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Wellness Longevity tourism is booming in Thailand. Some of it is genuinely sophisticated. Some of it is wellness theatre with an IV drip. We spent two weeks finding out which is which.
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Vietnam Vietnam rewards slowness. Doing Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh in fourteen days means you've ticked every city and understood none of them. There is a better way.
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Food & Culture The best restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Bangkok have two things in common: extraordinary food and a policy that resists the internet. Access requires relationships, timing, and patience.
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