Asia

Written by Suzanne Cox

Accommodation in Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019

If you are one of the lucky ones travelling to the Rugby World Cup 2019 to cheer on your country, why not make the most of your Japanese experience and book a homestay. We've got homestays close to many of the stadiums and are a really affordable alternative to hotel accommodation.

Written by Melissa Knowlton

Five Homestays Worth Visiting in Indonesia

Dreaming of visiting Indonesia? We have some incredible homestays listed, so here are just five of them that deserve your visit!

Written by Kim Gillick

5 Amazing Vietnam Beaches for You to Discover

There are almost too many picture-perfect beaches in Vietnam. Choosing which ones to lounge on can be hard. Here are 5 of our favourite Vietnam island beaches.

Written by Mary Plunkett

15 Images That Will Make You Want to Visit India

India is an immense landscape that is begging to be explored. Enormous cities contrasted against vast spaces of rural tranquility in a country that is famous for its supreme beauty and jawdropping scenery...

Written by Mary Plunkett

14 places to visit in Vietnam that will make you want to travel

Vietnam is hot on the list of many backpackers trips, but it's a country that has a lot to offer whatever your style of travel. From tranquil landscapes and picture-perfect seascapes...

Written by Kim Gillick

6 Places to travel in the Philippines

With over 7000 islands, knowing where to go in the Philippines can be hard, so here are 6 places to travel to while you're there.

Written by Michelle O'Beirne

Holiday destinations in India: 10 homestays to explore

With over one thousand homestay hosts in India, there are many reasons to visit this colourful country. We've put together a collection of our homestays for you to discover.

Written by Mary Plunkett

Beautiful places in the Philippines: 15 chill out images that will make you want to travel

South-east Asia is the go-to spot for backpackers and with tropical weather, turquoise oceans and and year-round sunshine, it's not hard to see why...

Written by Colm Hanratty

10 neighbourhoods in Tokyo worth checking out

When you visit New York City places like the Empire State Building are on the to-do list. In Paris it’s the Eiffel Tower. Then in Sydney it’s the Opera House. Tokyo, on the other hand...

Written by Colm Hanratty

Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok

All over the world are festivals that are unlike anything you’ll ever encounter. Oktoberfest in Munich is one, Las Fallas in Valencia is another, while if you’re in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival you’re unlikely to forget it for a very long time. Another festival that will forever be etched from your memory is Songkran in Thailand.

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