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Why We're Not Writing About Bali — And Where to Go Instead
Bali's temples are stunning, but they're not our expertise. Here's an honest note on what Viatsy actually does, and the Asian temple trails we know inside out.
Kyoto 3 Day Itinerary: Temples and Food, Woven Together
A Kyoto 3 day itinerary where the temples and the meals make sense of each other — with 2026-verified prices, district-by-district routing, and where to actually eat.
Japan's Golden Week 2027: The Complete Travel Guide to Japan's Most Electric Holiday
Golden Week 2027 runs April 29–May 5, making it Japan's most festive — and most demanding — time to travel. Here's how to plan smart, beat the crowds, and experience the country at its most alive.
Which Section of the Great Wall to Visit? An Honest Guide
Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Simatai or somewhere wilder? A traveler-by-traveler breakdown with real prices, crowd truths, and booking traps to avoid.
China High Speed Rail Guide for Foreigners: Riding the World's Biggest Network
How to book, board, and actually enjoy China's 50,000 km bullet train network — the practical foreigner's guide that treats the rail journey as the trip itself.
Beijing Itinerary 5 Days First Time: An Honest First-Timer's Guide
A day-by-day 5-day Beijing itinerary written for European travelers — covering the visa-free policy, the Forbidden City ticket trap, jet lag, and where Peking duck is actually worth your money.
Best Time to Visit China: A Month-by-Month Guide
A frank, month-by-month guide to the best time to visit China for European travelers — with the visa-free window, holiday traps, and which Viatsy route fits each season.
2 Weeks in Japan: A First-Timer's Complete Itinerary
Everything you need to plan an unforgettable two-week trip to Japan — from Tokyo and Hakone to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka — with practical advice on visas, rail passes, and the best time to go.
Why Taiwan Is One of Asia's Most Underrated Destinations
Japan gets the queues. Thailand gets the Instagram posts. Taiwan quietly gets it right — and most travelers still haven't noticed. Here's why that's about to change.
South Korea Beyond Seoul: What Lies Past the Capital
Seoul is just the front door. Busan's sea-cliff temples, Gyeongju's ancient burial mounds, Jeonju's living hanok village, and Jeju's volcanic coastlines are where South Korea gets interesting.
Tohoku: Japan's Best-Kept Secret (And Why You Should Go Before Everyone Else Does)
While Tokyo overflows and Japan absorbs a record 42.7 million annual visitors, the country's extraordinary north — sacred mountains, Meiji-era onsen towns, gold-leaf temples, and summer festivals — waits with almost no queues.
Japan Cherry Blossom Season: The Complete Hanami Guide
For two fleeting weeks each spring, Japan turns pink. Here's everything you need to plan a sakura trip — when to go, where to sit, what to eat, and how to beat the crowds.
China Visa for Spanish and EU Citizens: The 2026/2027 Guide
Most EU passport holders can visit China without a visa until at least 31 December 2026 — here is everything Spanish and European travellers need to know about the 30-day visa-free policy, the online Arrival Card, border requirements, and what 2027 travellers should watch for.
South Korea vs Japan: Which Asian Trip Is Right for You?
Japan or South Korea — two extraordinary destinations, two very different trips. Here is how to decide which one belongs on your itinerary first.
Taiwan: The Complete First-Timer's Guide
Taiwan is compact, exhilarating, and home to some of the best street food in Asia. Here's everything you need to know before your first visit.
Yunnan Province Travel Guide: China's Most Extraordinary Region
Yunnan is the trip that ruins the rest of China for you — in the best possible way. Here's everything European travelers need to know about exploring China's most culturally diverse and visually stunning province.
First Trip to South Korea: What to Know Before You Go
A practical pre-departure guide for European travelers — covering visa requirements, the T-money card, daily budgets, cultural etiquette, and the essential stops beyond Seoul.
10 Days in Hunan: Zhangjiajie, Furong Town & Fenghuang Beyond the Avatar Mountains
The Avatar mountains are just the beginning — here's how to do the full Hunan circuit through Zhangjiajie, a waterfall ancient town, and a Qing Dynasty riverside city that glows gold at dusk.
Flying to Asia in Summer 2026: What the Middle East Conflict Means for Your Trip
Updated July 2026: the Middle East conflict reshaped Europe–Asia flying, then largely recovered — and this week brought fresh tension. Here's what's actually changed, which routes are reliable now, and how to book smart.
10 Days in Japan: Tokyo to Osaka the Right Way
A neighborhood-level guide to the classic Japan corridor — Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka — with the specific timing tips, food spots, and practical logistics that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.