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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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

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

Myanmar |

26 July 2013

The ethics of travel in Myanmar: an update

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

Thary’s Khmer nuts - recipe

Multi-country |

01 January 0001

Danielle's peanut sauce recipe