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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Picture-perfect places to spend Christmas in Thailand

Christmas in Thailand is the perfect alternative to drizzle and that shopping frenzy. The festivities fall in the middle of high season, when Thai weather is at its best, from the beaches to Bangkok...

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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

Laos |

07 March 2018

Behind the scenes on our Laos Small Group Tour research trip

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 combo 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

Team travel journal: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam

Multi-country |

06 April 2017

South-East Asia’s water festivals

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