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Travel blog
Practical guides to South-East Asia's cities, ready-made day-by-day itineraries, and hotel picks by area, from a team that knows these destinations well.
Country guide
Bali travel guide
The best time to go, the best areas to stay, hotels at every level and halal food.
Country guide
Malaysia travel guide
The best time to go, the best areas to stay, hotels at every level and halal food.
Country guide
Thailand travel guide
The best time to go, the best areas to stay, hotels at every level and halal food.
City guide
Bangkok Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do and Where to Eat Halal
A huge city that never sleeps, with golden temples, giant malls and street markets. Choosing the right area saves you hours in traffic.
City guide
Phuket Guide: The Right Beach for You, and the Islands Worth It
Thailand's largest and most varied island. Every beach has its own personality, and picking the wrong one can turn a quiet holiday into endless noise.
City guide
Krabi Guide: Limestone Cliffs, Quiet Islands and Nature Up Close
Krabi is calmer than Phuket and closer to nature: limestone cliffs rising from the sea, and small islands minutes away by boat.
City guide
Koh Samui Guide: Calm Seas When It Rains in Phuket
An island in the Gulf of Thailand with different weather from Phuket and Krabi, which makes it the smart choice for a beach holiday in summer.
City guide
Chiang Mai Guide: The Calm of the North and Its Mountains
If you need a quiet trip away from the beach and the crowds, Chiang Mai is one of Asia's best cities for a real mountain retreat.
City guide
Kuala Lumpur Guide: The Easiest City for Families
Halal food everywhere, huge malls, parks and sights close together. Kuala Lumpur is the perfect start to any trip to Malaysia.
City guide
Langkawi Guide: Rainforest, Calm Sea and Halal Food
A duty-free Malaysian island that blends beaches and rainforest, with halal food everywhere.
City guide
Penang Guide: Heritage, Street Art and Malaysia's Best Street Food
An island that combines a UNESCO-listed heritage city with a family beach, and is known as Malaysia's food capital.
Itinerary
10 Days in Thailand: The City, Then the Sea and the Islands
Nine nights that combine Bangkok's buzz, Phuket's beaches and Krabi's islands at a relaxed pace for couples and families. The plan works from November to April.
Itinerary
14 Days in Malaysia: City, Highlands, Heritage and an Island
Two weeks that show Malaysia's four faces: modern Kuala Lumpur, the cool highlands, Penang's heritage and food, and Langkawi's calm.
Itinerary
Malaysia for Families from the UAE: 7 Nights Between City and Island
A plan designed for two adults and two children, with a gentle pace, easy halal food, and short transfers that don't wear the children out.
Itinerary
A Bali Honeymoon: 7 Nights Between Rice Fields and the Ocean
Three nights in green Ubud, then four nights by the sea. The plan works for every budget: only the level of stay changes.
Comparison
Phuket or Krabi? Which One Suits Your Trip
Two neighbours on the Andaman Sea with very different experiences. Here is a practical comparison to help you choose, or combine them.
Passenger rights
Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation: How to Know and Claim Your Rights
Many travellers don't know that a delayed or cancelled flight can mean financial compensation, not just a meal voucher and an apology. Here is a simple guide to the rules that matter most for flights in our region.
When to go
Best Time to Visit Thailand, Malaysia and Bali: A Month-by-Month Guide
The monsoons in South-East Asia don't hit every coast at the same time. So every month of the year has a beautiful destination, if you know where to go.
Halal food
Halal Food in Thailand: A Practical Guide for Muslim Travellers
Thailand is easier than many expect. It has a large Muslim community, especially in the south, an official halal logo, and Arab and Thai halal restaurants in every tourist destination.
Travel tips
Mobile Data in South-East Asia: eSIM or a Local SIM?
Maps, ride-hailing, translation and keeping in touch with family all need data from the moment you land. Here is a short guide to choosing what suits you.
Comparison
Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok? Which Suits Your Family Better
Two big cities close to each other, but with a very different feel. A practical comparison from a family point of view.
Bali for families
Bali with Kids: A Family Guide
Bali isn't only for honeymoons. Choose the right area and it becomes an excellent family holiday of calm beaches, nature and animals.
Comparison
Langkawi or Penang? Two Completely Different Islands
Both are islands on Malaysia's west coast, but Langkawi is about nature and the sea, and Penang is about a historic city and food.
Honeymoon
The Best Honeymoon Destinations in South-East Asia
Private pool villas, sunsets over the sea and green nature, for much less than other destinations. Here are the most beautiful options and how to choose between them.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Phuket by Area: A Practical Guide
In Phuket, choosing the area matters more than choosing the hotel. This guide splits the island into its main areas and suggests proven hotels at several levels in each, with a link that opens the hotel itself at your dates' prices.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Krabi: Where to Stay in Ao Nang, Railay and Klong Muang
Krabi is calmer than Phuket and closer to nature, and a large share of its people are Muslim, so halal food is easy. Here are its best areas and hotels for the way you travel.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Langkawi: Where to Stay for a Family or Honeymoon
Langkawi is a calm Malaysian island with halal food everywhere, combining rainforest and beaches. Choosing the right beach changes your whole experience.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur for Families: KLCC or Bukit Bintang?
Kuala Lumpur is one of the easiest cities for families: halal food everywhere, huge malls and serviced apartments with kitchens. The key decision is KLCC or Bukit Bintang.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Bangkok: Sukhumvit, Siam and the Riverside
Bangkok is huge, and staying close to a BTS Skytrain station saves you hours in traffic. Here are the best areas and hotels for what you want from your trip.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Koh Samui: Which Beach Suits You?
Koh Samui is the island that saves summer: its best season runs from January to August, when it rains in Phuket. It also has some of Thailand's most beautiful honeymoon villas.
Villas and hotels
Best Private Pool Villas in Bali: Where to Stay for a Honeymoon or Family
A private pool villa is what makes Bali different, at prices far below the Maldives, in the jungle or on the ocean. This guide arranges them by area.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Penang: George Town or Batu Ferringhi?
Penang combines a UNESCO-listed heritage city and Malaysia's most famous street food with a beach and resorts in the north. The key decision: city or beach?
Tours
Phi Phi Islands Trip: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Tour
The Phi Phi Islands are among Thailand's most beautiful sights: turquoise Pileh Lagoon, famous Maya Bay and towering limestone cliffs. Choosing the right tour makes the difference between a magical day and a crowded, tiring one.
Budget
How Much Does a 10-Day Thailand Trip Cost? A Clear Estimated Budget
The question we hear most: how much do I need for Thailand? Here is an estimated budget for ten days between Bangkok and the sea, at three levels, so you can plan with confidence before booking.