InspirAsian | Asia travel blog

Between us we have plenty of stories to tell from our travels in Asia. Join our Destination Specialists as they continue to explore this ever-inspiring region, bringing you first hand experience, travel advice, insider info and plenty of our own photos to help you dream up your perfect holiday in Asia...

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Travelling the Tibetan 'Friendship Highway'

The 'Friendship Highway' is a superbly scenic route which connects Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, with the Nepal border. We explore some of its highlights...

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Indonesia |

05 September 2019

Beyond Bali: family holidays in Indonesia

Cambodia |

29 August 2019

On the road: planning a cycling holiday in Cambodia

Multi-country |

22 August 2019

How to get the best out of diving in Asia

Multi-country |

21 August 2019

Where to see orang-utans in the wild

Indonesia |

15 August 2019

Team travel: Ed's phinisi cruise from Bali to Komodo

Bhutan |

15 August 2019

Planning your Bhutan holiday around its spectacular festivals

Japan |

09 August 2019

Team travel: cycling Japan's Shimanami trail

India |

08 August 2019

What to consider when planning a family holiday to India

Japan |

02 August 2019

Team travel: Sarah visits Naoshima art island, Japan

Multi-country |

24 July 2019

The best places in Asia to learn...

Thailand |

24 July 2019

11 of the best resorts for couples in Thailand

Laos |

17 July 2019

7 of the most romantic places to visit in Laos

Multi-country |

10 July 2019

Some of our favourite train journeys in Asia

Sri Lanka |

28 June 2019

Nick's report from Sri Lanka

Vietnam |

28 June 2019

15 best boutique hotels and eco lodges in Vietnam

Myanmar |

27 June 2019

Interesting ways to get around in Myanmar

India |

27 June 2019

Team travel journal: Kate in India

Laos |

20 June 2019

Food you must try in Laos

Multi-country |

13 June 2019

Selective Six: Asia hotels for the best night's sleep you've ever had

Multi-country |

06 June 2019

Best places in Laos and Cambodia for total relaxation

Laos |

30 May 2019

Four of the best river cruises in Laos

Myanmar |

23 May 2019

The best restaurants & bars in Yangon

Laos |

09 May 2019

Laos beach alternatives

Tibet |

09 May 2019

Why is Tibetan butter such a big deal?

Laos |

25 April 2019

Best places to visit in Laos with kids

Thailand |

18 April 2019

Our favourite family hotels in Thailand

India |

16 April 2019

Indian palaces & forts you can stay in

India |

12 April 2019

Where to see tigers in India

Thailand |

11 April 2019

Thailand's weekend markets: Chiang Mai v Bangkok

Taiwan |

29 March 2019

Our favourite beaches in Taiwan

Tibet |

22 March 2019

Trekking around holy Mount Kailash, in Tibet

Multi-country |

14 March 2019

The best cycling experiences in Asia

India |

28 February 2019

Food & hygiene in India

Myanmar |

27 February 2019

Scenic treks around Inle Lake

Sri Lanka |

21 February 2019

The best beaches on Sri Lanka for...

Japan |

13 February 2019

7 of the best honeymoon destinations in Japan

Myanmar |

31 January 2019

Bagan’s most beautiful temples

Sri Lanka |

24 January 2019

Tranquil retreats in Sri Lanka

Multi-country |

17 January 2019

Supporting communities while you're on holiday in Asia

Multi-country |

17 January 2019

6 top spots in Asia for a proper brew

Thailand |

10 January 2019

Four tranquil retreats in Thailand

Thailand |

20 December 2018

Where to go in Thailand with your kids

Myanmar |

19 December 2018

Meaningful travel in Myanmar

Japan |

13 December 2018

Five romantic honeymoon hotels in Japan

Thailand |

06 December 2018

Picture-perfect places to spend Christmas in Thailand

Myanmar |

29 November 2018

The best beaches in Myanmar

Multi-country |

22 November 2018

What to look for in a honeymoon hotel

Sri Lanka |

15 November 2018

Sri Lanka’s best train journeys

Japan |

07 November 2018

Japan's Matsuri festivals

Myanmar |

01 November 2018

Teahouse culture in Myanmar

Multi-country |

25 October 2018

Selective Six: Asian curries

Multi-country |

11 October 2018

Selective Six: camping, but not as you know it

Bhutan |

05 October 2018

A guide to food in Bhutan

Nepal |

20 September 2018

The rhinos of Nepal

Tibet |

18 September 2018

Team travel journal: Nick's Tibet

Nepal |

14 September 2018

Team travel: Steve in Nepal

Thailand |

13 September 2018

Thailand destination focus: Fang

Thailand |

06 September 2018

Thailand... like it was 20 years ago

Nepal |

16 August 2018

Trekking in Nepal

Multi-country |

09 August 2018

World Elephant Day

Vietnam |

01 August 2018

Vietnam: home to the world's rarest rabbit (with photos!)

Bhutan |

30 July 2018

What makes Bhutan the happiest country in the world

Bhutan |

29 July 2018

Trek to the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan

Bhutan |

27 July 2018

Festival fever in Bhutan

Laos |

19 July 2018

Team travel journal: Lionel and Aaron in Laos

Cambodia |

05 July 2018

Suzie's first impressions of Cambodia

Indonesia |

28 June 2018

Team travel journal: Ed in Papua, Indonesia

Multi-country |

21 June 2018

Our favourite Asian food vlogs

Vietnam |

14 June 2018

Vietnam’s unexplored north: Ha Giang

Vietnam |

07 June 2018

A local’s guide to street food in Vietnam

Laos |

31 May 2018

Living with unexploded ordnance in Laos

Multi-country |

24 May 2018

The hidden rivers of Asia

Japan |

17 May 2018

Japan: sake for beginners

Cambodia |

10 May 2018

The transformation of Phnom Penh

Multi-country |

03 May 2018

New hotels on the block

Borneo |

26 April 2018

Borneo wildlife: looking beyond the orang-utan

Multi-country |

18 April 2018

Practical ways to reduce plastic waste on your Asia holiday

Multi-country |

12 April 2018

Michelin-starred street food in Asia

Multi-country |

29 March 2018

April Fool Special: 12 unusual theme restaurants in Asia

Multi-country |

15 March 2018

8 top hot spring resorts in Asia

Multi-country |

08 March 2018

Honeymoons for teachers & couples travelling in school holidays

Indonesia |

08 March 2018

The excellent jazz festivals of Indonesia

Multi-country |

28 February 2018

11 underrated UNESCO sites in Asia

Japan |

23 February 2018

2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

Japan |

14 February 2018

Blossom in Japan

Borneo |

01 February 2018

Team travel journal: Steve visits Orou Sapulot in Borneo

Vietnam |

25 January 2018

How to plan your honeymoon to Vietnam

Multi-country |

18 January 2018

6 of the best East Asian restaurants in Greater Manchester

Multi-country |

11 January 2018

Best Asia destinations to combine with your Maldives holiday

Multi-country |

04 January 2018

8 alternative bucket-list ideas in Asia

Japan |

28 December 2017

Selective Six: luxury ryokans

Multi-country |

21 December 2017

11 Asia travel trends for 2018

Japan |

13 December 2017

6 ways to celebrate Christmas in Japan

Multi-country |

07 December 2017

6 best places in Asia for an Easter family holiday

Borneo |

29 November 2017

Team travel journal: Martin G in Borneo's Kelabit Highlands

Myanmar |

23 November 2017

[UPDATED] The ethics of travel in Myanmar

Multi-country |

23 November 2017

12 eco-hotels for honeymooners

Multi-country |

09 November 2017

9 hotels in Asia that you share with animals

Vietnam |

02 November 2017

24 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City

Multi-country |

27 October 2017

13 Superstitions from South-East Asia

Thailand |

19 October 2017

Mastering the Art of Eight Limbs: Muay Thai experience

Multi-country |

16 October 2017

A last minute honeymoon in Asia

Philippines |

13 October 2017

Off the beaten track in the Philippines: exploring the north

Sri Lanka |

05 October 2017

Team travel journal: Gemma's Sri Lankan wilderness camp

Multi-country |

27 September 2017

The impact of tourism

Multi-country |

15 September 2017

Discover Asia's craft beer scene

Multi-country |

14 September 2017

Our 15 most inspiring spiritual experiences in Asia

Multi-country |

06 September 2017

Best places in Asia for a sundowner

Multi-country |

30 August 2017

Six of the best places in Asia to hang out with the locals

Multi-country |

23 August 2017

6 places to taste 'Mama's cooking' on your holiday in Asia

Multi-country |

16 August 2017

The best place for a beach in your Asia itinerary

Taiwan |

09 August 2017

Teas of Taiwan

Philippines |

03 August 2017

5 secret beaches in the Philippines

Multi-country |

27 July 2017

24 hours in Singapore

South Korea |

19 July 2017

4 ways Western culture has influenced South Korea

Multi-country |

12 July 2017

Witness the artisan at work

Multi-country |

05 July 2017

12 of the best national parks in Asia

Taiwan |

29 June 2017

Taiwan's festivals

Taiwan |

26 June 2017

Gourmet Taiwan

Taiwan |

25 June 2017

Unseen Taipei

Taiwan |

24 June 2017

9 classic must-see sights in Taiwan

Multi-country |

22 June 2017

Vegan travel in Asia

Myanmar |

14 June 2017

Team travel journal: Loikaw & Inle Lake

South Korea |

12 June 2017

Five food-lover’s facts about South Korean cuisine

South Korea |

09 June 2017

Team travel journal: South Korea's DMZ

Multi-country |

07 June 2017

Selective Six: best public gardens in Asia

Philippines |

31 May 2017

5 beautiful hikes in the northern Philippines

Multi-country |

26 May 2017

Selective 6: best Asian restaurants in Brighton

Philippines |

25 May 2017

Team travel journal: Palawan, Philippines

Multi-country |

18 May 2017

Selective Six: lesser known Asian sports

Philippines |

17 May 2017

Team travel journal: Coron, Philippines

Multi-country |

11 May 2017

Dining with a cause in Asia

Multi-country |

04 May 2017

Travelling to Asia with a medical condition: how to prepare

Multi-country |

27 April 2017

Best places to go birdwatching in Asia

Multi-country |

13 April 2017

Breakfasts of Asia

Multi-country |

07 April 2017

Team travel journal: Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

Multi-country |

06 April 2017

South-East Asia’s water festivals

Multi-country |

06 April 2017

Team travel journal: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam

Multi-country |

01 April 2017

10 interesting things we’ve eaten in Asia

Multi-country |

16 March 2017

7 exciting family adventure experiences in Asia

Multi-country |

10 March 2017

Selective Six: luxury Asia river cruises

Multi-country |

03 March 2017

Family travel in Asia: our team’s top tips

Multi-country |

16 February 2017

7 tips for enjoying travel in monsoon season

Multi-country |

10 February 2017

9 romantic surprise ideas for your Asia honeymoon

Myanmar |

02 February 2017

Sailing through Myanmar’s Mergui (Myeik) Archipelago

Multi-country |

27 January 2017

Gluten-free travel in Asia

Multi-country |

20 January 2017

Best Asia destinations for family holidays

Multi-country |

19 January 2017

Top LGBT festivals in Asia

Multi-country |

12 January 2017

9 gorgeous glamping experiences in Asia

Multi-country |

06 January 2017

InspirAsian | 6 resolutions that you’ll keep more easily in Asia!

Multi-country |

23 December 2016

Selective Six: ‘New Year’ celebrations in Asia

Multi-country |

16 December 2016

15 Asian streetfoods & snacks to reproduce at home

Japan |

01 December 2016

12 ways to enjoy winter in Japan

Multi-country |

24 November 2016

6 best winter honeymoon destinations in Asia

Borneo |

18 November 2016

5 top places to see Borneo's wildlife in its natural habitat

Multi-country |

11 November 2016

14 unique honeymoon hotels in Asia

Japan |

20 October 2016

A local's guide to Kanazawa

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Multi-country |

23 August 2016

10 trends for travel to Asia in 2017

Cambodia |

22 June 2016

Selective Six: Cambodian hotels with cool back stories

Multi-country |

06 June 2016

26 ways our travel experts prepare for long-haul flights

Multi-country |

13 May 2016

Selective Six: hands-on farming experiences in Asia

Japan |

13 April 2016

Onsen dos & don'ts

Sri Lanka |

11 February 2016

6 exciting ways to see aquatic wildlife in Sri Lanka

Borneo |

20 January 2016

6 superb short adventures in Malaysian Borneo

Indonesia |

31 July 2015

6 foolproof excuses to spend your honeymoon in Bali

Multi-country |

04 June 2015

S6: quirkiest festivals in SE Asia

Multi-country |

27 May 2015

Outstanding ancient cities in Asia

Multi-country |

01 April 2015

Six stand-out private islands in South-East Asia

Vietnam |

06 January 2015

Six cool places to drink Vietnamese coffee in HCMC

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Vietnam |

23 October 2014

Phong Nha - subterranean limestone cathedrals

Multi-country |

14 October 2014

6 short, sweet guides to South-East Asian etiquette

Multi-country |

18 September 2014

Selective Six: most impressive caves in South-East Asia

Multi-country |

08 August 2014

Six places to see reliably mind-blowing sunsets in SE Asia

Multi-country |

23 July 2014

Five great rooftop bars in South-East Asia

Indonesia |

18 June 2014

Selective Six: snorkelling spots around Bali

Multi-country |

22 April 2014

Five favourite glamping spots in South-East Asia

Multi-country |

09 April 2014

Selective Six: South-East Asian festivals worth travelling for

Vietnam |

12 March 2014

Nick finally reaches Mai Chau Valley...

Thailand |

24 February 2014

24 hours in Bangkok’s unexpected art scene

Multi-country |

27 January 2014

Returning home: how to hang on to your travel high

Multi-country |

01 January 2014

Thary’s Khmer nuts - recipe

Thailand |

31 October 2013

Selective Six: Nick’s authentic Thailand

Multi-country |

17 October 2013

The map is not the territory: is the web killing travel?

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Thailand |

12 September 2013

Selective Six: best books to read in Thailand

Malaysia |

26 July 2013

Where to find authentic Malay food in Kuala Lumpur

Sri Lanka |

25 July 2013

Selective Six: must-do dive sites in Sri Lanka

Cambodia |

21 April 2012

Exploring Cambodia's North-East

Borneo |

10 July 2011

Sabah's natural delights

Cambodia |

04 June 2011

Cambodia's up-and-coming South Coast

Laos |

29 April 2011

Kicking back in southern Laos

Multi-country |

01 January 0001

Danielle's peanut sauce recipe

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