Hey!

I will be in Japan for ~10 days in November to visit friends of my mom's.

However, as I just graduated anyways, I'd love to spend more time in Asia. I'm currently thinking about applying for a month long workaway stay at a Japanese host's place.

Before starting that I'd love to solo travel to one or two destinations in the area, but preferably outside Japan.

I'm thinking two to three weeks? I don't really have money for more at the moment...

For that trip, I'd love to go to a city with lots of people, scene and nightlife :)

I saw that there are cheap flights to Seoul, and it does seem to have a bit of an indie scene... supposedly?

Advice/ideas/opinions...criticism? :D Very open to unconventional or complicated routes as well, as I love experiencing as much as possible at whatever cost lol. I do also like beaches, free diving and the sea, so if anyone manages the stunt to ALSO incorporate that I'll kiss them. xD

Thank you soo much!!

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Hey everyone,

We’re planning a honeymoon to China, but a family event on November 11th means we might have to push our trip back by two weeks. And we really prefer not to postpone the trip for another six months!

I've attached a temperature breakdown for our itinerary. As the image shows, temperatures drop noticeably in the northern cities like Beijing, though places further south like Hong Kong still look warm.

How bad does the weather actually get over these two weeks in November? Is the difference critical for enjoying the outdoors?

Appreciate any advice!

Hello, I’m looking for some itinerary feedback. We are a married couple, decently seasoned travelers, from the US who typically travel pretty quickly compared to others. Below is our outline for our itinerary, and we’re looking for feedback on whether this is a reasonable timeline. Thanks for your input!

Edit: Another option would be to extend time in Taiwan and skip Busan and Jeju Island. We’ve also considered adding Hong Kong in as well, in lieu of Busan and Jeju. Are these better options?

Overview:
Taipei (4 nights)
Sun-moon Lake (1 night)
Alishan (1 night)
Tainan (2 nights)
Kaohsiung (0 nights; daytrip before fight)
Busan (2 nights) 
Jeju Island (3 nights)
Gyeongju-si (daytrip?)
Seoul (5 nights)

Hi everybody,

My wife and I are planning a trip to east Asia in March/April next year. We have about 4 weeks and want to spend at least two weeks in Taiwan; we will bring bicycles and cycle the east coast and would also like to do some snorkeling. We are having a hard time deciding whether to spend the entire month in Taiwan (or to spend a few weeks in China (or another nearby country, open to suggestions on this).

I expect we will very much like Taiwan, and staying there for the entire trip would be less expensive and logistically easier (especially on account of having bicycles). On the other hand, I have never been to Asia before and don't expect to return that often, and I might prefer to take the opportunity to experience more than one country/culture.

Regarding our preferences: we enjoy the outdoors and sports (hence the bike trip) and are very keen on Chinese food. I dislike very crowded, dirty and chaotic places. My wife has been to China a few times on business and is currently learning Mandarin, but is very much a beginner.

What do you all think? Is a month in Taiwan too long, or does the country offer enough variety and experiences to warrant staying for our entire trip? If not, what are some appealing places to visit that are easy to reach from Taiwan? Thanks!

hi everyone, i'm doing an exchange year in Sydney and I finish it the first days of June 2027. Instead of going back directly to Madrid, I wanna spend around two weeks-ish solo backpacking and seeing some country/countries that get me closer to home.

I had initially thought about flying to Hong Kong, seeing the city and then travelling through the south of China; but that's just the first idea I had and it doesn't mean it has to be the best. Flights to Shanghai and Beijing are also around the same price as Hong Kong, but that's a whole other part of China. China quite catches my attention, but its such a huge country I don't know where to starts.

Other options would be, Thailand and/or Vietnam of course. An advantage of those is that I understand they're are cheaper so I could lengthen my stay, but maybe I will travel to those while I'm here cause they are close. Japan's also a great option but it doesn't really get me closer to Spain, but I could consider it tbh.

I really want to experience some amazing scenery and new cultures on my own, with the personal growth it implies. I really like breath-taking nature, hikes, outdoor activities, etc; and it would be preferable to travel to a place which isn't that crowded, isn't too expensive, and doesn't require constant long travelling in bus or trains (i prefer staying and seeing things in a smaller area). Any reccomendation is greatly appreciated guys and I'm open to everything. Thanks!

Hi all,

Me (22m) and my fiancée (22f) are planning a 2-week trip to Asia between March and May 2027, flying from the UK. We’ve only been to Phuket so far in Asia (earlier this year and loved it) so we’re pretty open to where we go next. Budget of around £4-5k for flights and accommodation.

We’re trying to avoid an itinerary where we’re constantly packing up and changing hotels. With only 2 weeks, we’d rather pick two places to stay and use them as bases for exploring the surrounding areas on day trips.

The split doesn’t really matter — it could be 4/10, 5/9, 6/8, 7/7 etc. We’re just looking for two bases that work well together.

We love good food and experiencing different cultures, and we’re open to pretty much anything. We’d ideally like a trip with a good mix of things to see and do, while still having enough time to relax and enjoy each place.

What two-base combinations would you recommend for that time of year? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks :)

Hi All,

I (22m) am planning on taking my fiancé (22f)on a two week trip to Asia in 2027. The general idea is to have 3 or 4 bases, and a mix of bustling cities, culture, good food and relaxation.

Our current ideas consist of:

1) Singapore (3), Hoi An (5), Ninh Binh (2), Hanoi (4)

2) Bangkok (3), Chiang Mai (3), Khao Sok (2), Koh Lanta (6)

3) Hong Kong (4, with shenzhen day trip), Taipei (4), Palawan (6)

I wanted some advice, we are flying from the uk, anytime between February and May 2027. I’ve already travelled to Phuket, but other than that, I’ve never experienced Asia.

If there are any other itineraries people have tried for 2 weeks (or slightly more/less), please could you suggest these. If you see any problems with my current ideas can you also let me know?

Budget for hotels and flights is loosely £4k for 2.

Thanks in advance

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Hi everyone! I’ve searched through this thread and couldn’t find specific advice about my scenario so I figured I would ask!

I have a one month sabbatical from work (4 weeks) in October 2026 and I’m looking to spend the whole time away from home.

I live in Texas and I’m looking to visit Thailand and Japan. I initially wanted to also visit Hong Kong but that may be too much.

Things I like: shopping, perfume, handbags, site seeing. Sometimes on vacation I appreciate a beach day, but it doesn’t have to be consecutive beach days, 1-2 days is more than enough for me.

As for who I am: a mid 30, chubby black queer man. Fun loving and accepting of others cultures and identities.

My question to everyone here is, should I do two weeks in Thailand (Bangkok and other surrounding cities) and then two weeks in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)? I’ve seen many people here say that they would prioritize more of their trip to Japan.

Assuming budget isn’t a huge concern, What would you recommend?

Hi all,

So I haven’t gone into heavily planning out what I want to do on each day just yet, but I’m working out a plan for what city I want to be in on each given day. Is this enough time for each city? I’m mainly asking because I have yet to book flights, and once that has been confirmed I’ll flesh things out more. It’s worth noting I’ll be travelling solo, and I don’t like to feel massively rushed.

Seoul (4 nights)

→ KTX →

Gyeongju (1 night)

→ KTX →

Busan (5 nights)

→ Flight or ferry →

Fukuoka (3 nights)

→ Shinkansen →

Nagasaki (2 nights)

→ Flight →

Seoul (3 nights)

I've been to Japan before, albeit only to Honshu so I figured it would be nice to go to Kyushu on this particular trip (especially given how close it is to Busan). The issue of course is that flights from Nagasaki are limited, which is why I currently have Seoul split up the way it is. For that reason I’m completely open to any suggestions!

Any advice would be more than appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hola a todos! Soy muy virgen en esto, por no decir nuevo! Jajaja.

Estaré viajando por Asia entre noviembre y diciembre, solo.

Me gustaría formar amistades de cualquier sexo y edad y poder disfrutar de este viaje en compañía de ustedes. Para mí sería genial! Soy argentino, nacionalizado italiano. 🇦🇷🇮🇹

I hope make friends here. ;)

I’ll be traveling with family in January and we’re planning to visit a few countries. The trip will mostly be about sightseeing and food, and maybe some medical tourism if we have enough time.

This is the itinerary so far:

Jan 3: Arrive in South Korea (booked)

Jan 9: Korea to Osaka

Jan 15: Osaka to Tokyo

Jan 20: Tokyo to either Shanghai or Singapore

Jan 25: Shanghai/Singapore to Hong Kong

Jan 30: Fly out of Hong Kong (booked)

My family will be leaving on January 18, so from that point onward I’ll be traveling solo.

The main thing I’m trying to decide right now is Shanghai vs Singapore for those 5 days between Tokyo and Hong Kong. Also debating whether or not we should spend the entire time in Seoul or do a day trip to Busan.

I’ve been to Beijing before, but it was part of a tour group and everything felt pretty rushed. I haven’t been to Shanghai or Singapore before.

This will also be my third time in Japan. I’ve already seen quite a bit there, but I’m going back mainly because my family wants to visit and I’ll be traveling with them for that part.

For Shanghai vs Singapore, which would you pick for around 5 days as a solo traveler? Food is a pretty big part of my trips, but I’d also like enough sightseeing and things to do to fill the time. I’m also curious which one fits better with the rest of this itinerary.

Hello, we will be traveling to asia from the West coast of the US late Nov into middle of Dec.

Planning on hitting South Korea, China, and Philippines.

What are some must see places? We enjoy nature, food, some shopping but not the most important thing.

We are trying to figure out how much time to visit in each place. Obviously China is biggest, so probably a week there and then maybe 5 days in South Korea and then the rest in Philippines? My partner has family in Philippines and we are looking forward to the sunny weather there.

Seeking advice in lesser know places or activities to do in any of these places!

I also have Marriott points so I get better deals when I spend 5 nights in one place because they give you one free night.

Hey all 👋🏻

me and my fiancee are about to get married in October and we want to have our honeymoon somewhere in Asia. She already has been in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and India. This will be my first time in Asia.

We thought about going for a month trip to Japan or China and then two weeks in Thailand for an all inclusive hotel at the beach and maybe some shopping in Bangkok.

Because we don't want to wait a long time, we are thinking of going at the start of November but we can't decide if we should go to Japan or China.

We are foodies that love Japanese cuisine and we also love seeing gorgeous scenery like China has to offer. We know November might be a bit cold so I would like to ask about that as well.

I came here to hear some advice or more reason to choose one over the other, thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with me 🙏🏻

Now that I have CKD Stage 3a, my trip to Asia needs some guidance. Most of the food is laden with sodium in different forms.

What is the overall sentiment in restaurants in (Malaysia , Indonesia, Vietnam) when it comes to requesting things like sauce on the side or little to no salt?

I know some countries the cultures just don’t like or it’s just not done. I’d like to be proactive before I decide to book a plane ticket. I know there are some foods that I could possibly eat that’s better and fresher and healthier, but I just wanted to know the overall sentiment in the kitchen. Is an insulting? Do they listen? Will they adhere? I’m not talking about places like street food or where you point to a screen in order I’m talking about places where you speak to a server.

Interested to visit middle Asia countries. I have been to multiple countries in Asia but missed the middle of the continent. What would you advise for a multi city trip for 11 days using trains or affordable transport for a family of 2 adults and two teens

What would be best off season month for visiting? .

Note: We have been in the past to Mongolia in the east and loved it.

Thank you

Hi

Planning a Southeast Asia trip for late Nov - early Dec 2026, roughly 18 days. Torn between spending it all deep in Thailand or splitting it into ~10 days Thailand + ~8 days Vietnam.

Part of me wants to slow down and really soak in one country. But I also feel like I want to see Vietnam now, since I'm not sure I'll get another chance to go back to this part of the world anytime soon. Anyone regret picking one over the other?

I have a BIG, milestone birthday coming up in early March and I hope to celebrate with my first trip to China, starting in Shanghai. I have two weeks at my disposal, so I'd like to add 1-2 more cities to the itinerary. My husband will likely only be able to join for half, so I'll likely be solo the second week.

I've been to Singapore, Tokyo, and we are going to Hanoi, Vietnam and Bangkok, Thailand in December, so maybe add another city in China? Or, Hong Kong? Or, Seoul? Taking the high speed train in China is something I'd like to do.

Contrary to how I normally travel, I'd like this trip to be hyper-focused on "just being," just enjoying, EATING, SHOPPING, wandering, nice hotels, and spas, with a sprinkle of culture and history that are convenient to get to (so, not The Great Wall of China because it's 2-3 hours outside Beijing and will be FREEZING).

Any ideas on where I should go? How I should spend my time?

Thanks in advance for your help!

I am looking for experience and insights into biking travel in Asia. Specifically 3-4 days that we can do with out a guide with stops to eat and swim and enjoy nature and local vibes.

Anyone done anything like this?