Asia Travel Guides
Practical, data-backed guides — prices, safety, money, etiquette — for 10 Asian destinations.
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Stay Safe & Healthy · Hong Kong Typhoon Season 2026 — Signal 8 & Black Rain GuideSignal 8 halts most buses, ferries, theme parks and museums; the MTR keeps running and the airport stays open. HKO season data, Black Rain rules and Macau.
Plan & Pack · Taiwan Packing Checklist 2026: EasyCard, Cash & eSIMTaiwan packing checklist: 110V Type A outlets, the free TWAC arrival card, EasyCard basics and customs limits, checked with official sources on Aug 16, 2026.
Plan & Pack · Japan Plugs & Voltage 2026: Do Americans Need an Adapter?Japan uses 100V Type A outlets, the same plug shape as the US, so most American chargers work with no adapter. Here's what to check first. (July 2026)
Culture & Etiquette · Taiwan Etiquette & Manners 2026: MRT, Temples, TippingNo food or drink past Taipei MRT gates (fines NT$1,500-7,500), no tipping but a 10% service charge, temple basics. Verified 2026-08-16. Check the table first.
Plan & Pack · Korea Packing Checklist 2026: T-money, eSIM, K-ETA WaiverThree Korea essentials: a T-money card, an eSIM, and your K-ETA status (waiver to 2026-12-31 for listed nationalities). Sort the rest with the checklist.
Plan & Pack · Japan Packing Checklist 2026: Cash, IC Cards, Power BanksPack yen cash plus a card, a Suica or ICOCA card, an eSIM, and a Wh-labelled power bank (2-unit carry-on rule from 2026-04-08). Check your bag against the list.
Airports & Transit · KLIA to Kuala Lumpur 2026: Ekspres vs Grab vs Bus, PricedKLIA Ekspres is RM55 and 28 minutes; the airport coach is RM12–14 and 60–75 minutes; Grab sits in between. Every option priced (checked 16 Aug 2026).
Money & Exchange · Vietnam Money 2026: Gold Shops vs Airport vs ATMBanks, airport booths, gold shops and ATMs compared for changing money in Vietnam — plus what the law says about unlicensed exchange (checked 16 Aug 2026).
Plan & Pack · Asia Holiday Crowd Calendar: Sept–Oct 2026Chuseok, Mid-Autumn and Golden Week dates for Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan — the weeks to avoid and the quiet windows between (checked 16 Aug 2026).
Deals & Lowest Prices · Gardens by the Bay Tickets 2026 — Official Prices ComparedFlower Dome + Cloud Forest is S$46 for non-resident adults; Supertree Observatory and OCBC Skyway S$14 each. Official price table, checked 16 Aug 2026.
Plan & Pack · Japan with Kids 2026: Trains, Strollers, Diapers & ParksVerified August 16, 2026: child train fares by age, stroller and lift realities, where to buy diapers, and which Japanese attractions actually suit which ages.
Plan & Pack · Japan Autumn Foliage 2026: When and Where to GoJapan autumn leaves 2026 by region: JMC puts Tokyo maples at ~28 Nov and Kyoto ~11 Dec; Arashiyama ~25 Nov, Mt Takao ~23 Nov. Checked 21 Oct 2026.