Planning

A practical local pick of the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur on a first visit — Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, KL street food and day trips — with what to skip, how to get around, and where to book in advance to avoid queues.

Everything you need to plan a Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi trip — flight vs ferry comparison, where to stay, the activities worth booking ahead, and a realistic budget breakdown for couples and families.

A local-style breakdown of where to stay in Langkawi — Pantai Cenang vs Tanjung Rhu vs Datai Bay vs Kuah — with hand-picked hotels for budget, mid-range, family and luxury, and a quick-pick table to choose your area in 30 seconds.

A realistic 7-day Malaysia itinerary covering Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi without burning out on long buses — the best 1-week route, day by day, with flights, where to stay, what to skip, and how to budget.

A local pick of the best things to do in Phuket for couples and families — Phi Phi Islands, Old Town, Big Buddha, Patong, family-friendly beaches and the day trips worth booking ahead — with what to skip and what to book early.

Everything a first-time visitor needs to plan a Bali trip — Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu and Seminyak compared, the temples and activities worth the time, a realistic budget, and the mistakes that ruin first trips.

A complete Singapore travel guide — Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Chinatown, where to stay, the best things to do in 3 days, and what makes Singapore the easiest first stop in Southeast Asia.

A practical Southeast Asia travel guide for first-time travellers — the best countries to start with, suggested 2-week and 4-week routes, when to go, what it costs, and the planning mistakes that derail most first trips.

A ranked, honest pick of the best Asian countries for first-time travellers — easy to navigate, English-friendly, safe, varied and great value — with what each country does best, when to go, and how much to budget per day.

Everything families need for a stress-free Langkawi trip — best beaches with shallow water, cable car and SkyBridge with toddlers, mangrove safaris, where to stay with kids, and what to pack. Built for parents of 2–12-year-olds.

Month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Bali — when it rains, when prices spike, when the surf is on, and the sweet-spot weeks most travellers miss. Updated for 2026 with current school-holiday and festival dates.

How to travel Thailand well on $40–60 a day in 2026 — where to sleep, eat, get around and what to skip. Built from real recent costs in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the islands. No "just take the bus" platitudes.

A point-by-point comparison of Phuket and Krabi for beaches, nightlife, families, budget, transport and accessibility — with a clear recommendation by traveller type and a "do both" 7-day itinerary if you can't decide.

Everything a first-timer needs for Vietnam — visa rules, where to start, north vs south, scams to avoid, transport, where to eat, and a realistic 10–14 day route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Honest pick of the best Southeast Asia destinations to take kids — easy logistics, kid-loved attractions, family hotels and the right age range for each. From Langkawi and Singapore to Phuket and Bali.

Tested tactics for cheaper flights to Asia in 2026 — when to book, where to look, which airlines to filter for, and the small tricks that knock $200–600 off long-haul fares. No generic "use incognito mode" advice.

A practical, no-fluff Asia travel checklist for first-timers — documents, packing, money, health and tech. Built from real-traveller debriefs, not generic web templates. Use it 4 weeks before departure.

A ranked pick of the best Southeast Asian islands — from Palawan and Koh Lanta to Lombok and Langkawi. Sorted by what each island does best, with how long to stay and how to get there.

A practical step-by-step plan for a 7-day Malaysia trip — Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang and the highlands. Includes the booking order, what to pre-reserve, transport routes and a realistic budget.

A clear comparison of airport-transfer options at major Asian hubs — train, taxi, ride-hail and pre-booked private — with realistic times and prices for Bangkok, KL, Singapore, Bali, Hanoi, Saigon, Tokyo and more.

The actual mistakes Asia travellers make in 2026 — most have nothing to do with food or visas. From over-packed itineraries to scooter accidents, scam taxis and bad currency advice, here's the honest list.

Practical Asia budget travel tips that actually move the needle — booking, transport, food, accommodation and connectivity. Built from real-traveller spending data, not generic "skip Starbucks" advice.

A handful of decisions made at home will save you hours, money and stress on arrival. Work through this list in the four weeks before your flight.

The best things to do in Langkawi, Malaysia — cable cars over rainforest, mangrove safaris, duty-free sundowners and the quiet Langkawi beaches most package tours miss. A local-first plan for the 99-island archipelago.

A practical Kuala Lumpur travel guide for first-time visitors — three days in KL the way residents do it. The neighbourhoods that actually matter, the hawker centres worth queuing for, transport that beats traffic and the best day trips from Kuala Lumpur.

The best beaches in Thailand for 2026 — split by Andaman vs Gulf coast, season and crowd level. Ten Thailand beaches worth planning a trip around, plus the quiet Thai islands that still feel uncrowded.

A realistic 7-day Vietnam itinerary covering Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An without burning out on overnight buses. The best 1-week Vietnam route, day by day — built around domestic flights and the slow-travel experiences worth keeping.