Travel Around Asia

Are you planning your trip around Asia?

Pick one of the best destinations in Asia.

Check this Southeast Asia Backpacking Route if you aren’t sure where to go next!

General travel tips & resources in asia

 

If you’re planning your first trip to Asia, you may want to take a look at our top travel tips below. We also added a few travel resources that are very useful in Asia.

Skyscanner

Browse flights on Skyscanner to find deals.

Go To Skyscanner

SafetyWing

Book your travel insurance for as little as $42/month.

Go To SafetyWing

Read our review

Booking.com

Find accommodation anywhere in the world.

Go To Booking.com

iVisa

Check the visa requirements and apply for a visa if needed.

Go To iVisa

Read our review

Worldpackers

Volunteer abroad in exchange for free accommodation.

Go To Worldpackers

Read our review

Klook

Book transfers, tours, and activities in advance.

Go To Klook

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Travel Guide: Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan

Travel Guide: Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan

After settling in Koh Phangan for several weeks, I was ready to explore the famous Thai island. I had already driven across the jungle, enjoyed a few epic sunsets and found some fun waterfalls (as well as natural pools). When I first moved to Koh Phangan, I had to...

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Complete Guide: What To Do In Khao Sok National Park

Complete Guide: What To Do In Khao Sok National Park

If you’re looking for something off-the-beaten-path in Thailand, you should add Khao Sok National Park to your itinerary. It might not be well known yet - but it’s a very beautiful gem hidden in the Thai jungle. Well, let’s speak the truth for a second - by jungle, I...

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Hostel Guide: The Best Hostels In Koh Lanta

Hostel Guide: The Best Hostels In Koh Lanta

Finding the right hostel isn’t always a fun task, but it doesn’t have to be too painful either! If Thailand is the fun backpacking heaven for young travelers, it’s also filled with pretty decent hostels. If you’re planning on backpacking Koh Lanta while in Thailand,...

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Complete Guide: Learn To Dive In Thailand

Complete Guide: Learn To Dive In Thailand

Like many other destinations in Southeast Asia, Thailand is one of the best places to scuba dive. Many travelers love to dive while in Southeast Asia as the prices to get your scuba diving certification and to join fun dives are super affordable. Since my trip to the...

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Complete Guide: Backpacking Koh Lanta

Complete Guide: Backpacking Koh Lanta

I didn’t really know what to expect from Koh Lanta apart from the fact it was a popular Thai island. I also knew that it’s a popular destination for digital nomads in Thailand. Some of my friends were trying to convince me to check it out - so I let them convince me -...

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Complete Guide: How To Get To Koh Lanta

Complete Guide: How To Get To Koh Lanta

Krabi is quite a popular spot for those who want to explore some of the best Thai islands out there. It’s easy to get there (hello Krabi Airport). Usually, people don’t tend to stick around Krabi too long as there are many fun things to do not too far from Krabi. It’s...

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Complete Guide: Where To Sleep In Changi Airport

Complete Guide: Where To Sleep In Changi Airport

Flying around Southeast Asia with a short stopover in Singapore? Generally, you have two options: sleep in Singapore city or sleep in Changi airport. As I’ve been to Singapore a few times and I am pretty often disappointed with the accommodation and their prices, one...

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Perfect Weekend In Istanbul Itinerary

Perfect Weekend In Istanbul Itinerary

Istanbul is a booming metropolis that is strategically located across the Bosphorus Strait that divides Europe and Asia. It is fast developing as one of the most popular and all-time favorite cities in Europe.   With a myriad of tourist attractions and...

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Backpacking Penang Itinerary

Backpacking Penang Itinerary

Although it is impossible to cover Penang in three days, with a carefully designed itinerary one can indeed make the most of their stay in Penang. After all, there is so much to do and see here, Penang's beaches and jungles, George Town’s hipster cafes and some of the...

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How To Visit Komodo National Park

How To Visit Komodo National Park

Wondering how to visit Komodo National Park? In this guide, we'll give you some tips for visiting Komodo. Known to be one of the best places to visit in Indonesia, Komodo National Park was pretty high on my Indonesian bucket list. Whether you’re planning on seeing the...

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Best Things To Do In Labuan Bajo

Best Things To Do In Labuan Bajo

Flores and Komodo should be on everyone’s itinerary when it comes to traveling in Indonesia. Backpacking Flores is a great way to discover another beautiful Indonesian island and it’s the perfect excuse to visit Komodo National Park while you’re around the area. When...

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Travel Gear

Read our travel gear buying guides and choose the right backpack for your upcoming adventures.

Digital Nomad

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Transportation

Explore bus, ferry, and train routes in Asia via 12Go.

 

Travelan

The delicious food is a reason many people want to travel to Asia.  However, up to 70% of travelers leave the country with the memory of constantly running to the restroom. Travelan helps you avoid situations like those. Learn more here.