ASIA BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS
DISCOVER ASIA WITH ME
The entire continent of Asia is my second home. Every year, I take at least 2 multi-week trips there.
Here are all my Asia travel guides to help you discover this wonderful continent for yourself. Browse through all my guides or use the links below to jump to a specific section.
HK / China Travel Guides
HONG KONG: HIGHLIGHTS
2 Days In Hong Kong Itinerary: What To See, Do, and Eat
3 Perfect Days In Hong Kong: What To See, Do, and Eat
Where To Stay In Hong Kong: 4 Best Areas For Travelers
MAINLAND CHINA: HIGHLIGHTS
Preparing For China: 30 Essential Things To Know Before Your Trip
7 Must-Have Apps To Help You Survive In China (+ What eSIM To Get)
How To Spend 3 Days In Xi’An (Beyond The Boring Guidebooks)
How To Spend 4 Days In Chengdu, China: Beyond Pandas + Temples!
Japan Travel Guides
Japan is my favorite country in all of Asia. I’ve got tons of Japan travel guides–here are a few highlights to get you started:
Japan On A Budget: 50 Pro Tips For An Affordable Vacation
Best Of Tokyo: The Perfect 5 Days In Tokyo, Japan
Disney Tokyo vs. DisneySea: Which One Is Right For You?
A Perfect Day Trip Itinerary For Kawagoe, Japan (From Tokyo)
The Perfect 3 Days In Kawaguchiko + Fuji Five Lakes
4 Days of Fun in Osaka: Ultimate Itinerary for an Epic Trip
25 Unique Activities To Add To Your Kyoto Bucket List
10 Reasons Kinosaki Onsen Is A Hidden Gem In Japan’s Kansai Region
Taiwan Travel Guides
The Perfect 5 Days In Taipei: What To See, Eat, and Do
20 Best Things To Eat In Taipei (And Where To Try Them)
18 Best Souvenirs To Bring Home From Taiwan
How To Get To Jiufen From Taipei: 4 Easy Ways
Transportation in Taipei: EasyCard or Taipei Fun Pass?
Thailand Travel Guides
Thailand Packing List: 50 Things To Pack With You (Free Printable)
5 Days In Bangkok: Street Eats, Night Markets, Temples, & More
Discovering Bangkok’s Backstreets, One Bite At A Time
25 Activities For Your Bangkok Bucket List That Aren’t Temples
How To Spend 2 Relaxing Days In Hua Hin, Thailand
14 Best Markets In Chiang Mai (Day and Night Markets)
9 Things To Do In Nimmanhaemin: Chiang Mai’s Trendy Neighborhood
Malaysia Travel Guides
12 Unique Foods To Try In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sambal Streets Food Tour: How We Ate Our Way Through Kuala Lumpur
Laksa Lanes Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through KL’s Chinatown
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