Many people surely travel to Vietnam purely for the sea and a relaxing beach holiday, to Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City, for instance, bypassing the capital, Hanoi. And that's a real shame, because Vietnam's capital is rich in colonial architecture, ancient temples, and authentic coffee shops.

For many travelers, Vietnam is inevitably associated with warm seas and passive beach holidays. But besides the sea, this country boasts picturesque landscapes reminiscent of scenes from James Cameron's "Avatar" universe. One such place is Ninh Binh province in northern Vietnam, which I had the chance to visit this past February.

Guangzhou is one of China's largest cities and the capital of its wealthiest province. Unlike neighboring Shenzhen, which grew from a fishing village into a metropolis in just over 40 years, Guangzhou carries more than two thousand years of history behind it — and it shows, both in the architecture and along the old streets.

Japan is known as a paradise for shopping and lovers of all kinds of trinkets. And it really is: every time I come to Japan, my eyes go wide from the sheer number of shops selling all sorts of cosmetics, food, souvenirs, and other fun little things. In this short article, I'll tell you about 6 chain stores that you can find in Tokyo and some of Japan's other major cities

Japanese cuisine is incredibly diverse. It varies not just from region to region, but from restaurant to restaurant — even famous ramen is made according to its own recipe at every place you go.

When Macau is mentioned, the first things that come to mind are endless casinos, Senado Square, and the famous egg tarts that are so popular here. But this region is known for much more than just casinos: Macau has preserved a rich European heritage dating back to the period of Portuguese rule.

Located on the border with Hong Kong in Guangdong Province, Shenzhen is a remarkable city — China’s leading IT hub (and arguably one of the most important in all of Asia), a city of technology and innovation, and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.

China is becoming easier to explore, with visa-free entry available for many travelers and more direct international flights than ever before. In this article, I’ll cover all the key things you should know before traveling to China — from filling out the online arrival form to choosing an eSIM that allows all your usual apps to work.

Manila was a Spanish colony until 1898 — a city with a complicated history, and far from the picture-perfect Philippines you might have seen online. I spent a couple of days in Manila to see for myself how locals live and to explore the historic center.

From late March to early April, blossom season reliably begins across Asia. I managed to grab some last-minute tickets to Seoul, flew over, and got to admire blooming cherry and plum trees. Here are the spots in the city with the most beautiful views.

Japan is an amazing country: completely unique and incredibly comfortable for traveling. There are things here that might seem strange or unusual to us, and others that you simply won’t find anywhere else in the world.

China is one of the most fascinating countries to travel to, with a rich culture and breathtaking natural landscapes. But it also comes with its own set of challenges.