Plan your trip
The practical side
Visas, flights, getting around, money, connectivity and staying well. These pages explain how to find the right answer for your route; the country pages carry the detail, tied to official sources.
Visas & entry
Entry rules by country, each one linked to the government portal it came from.
02Flights
How to plan flights across Asia: the main hubs, when to book, low-cost versus full-service carriers, and where to check an airline’s own rules.
03Getting around Asia
Trains, buses, ferries, metros and ride-hailing across Asia, and how to work out which is best for a given journey.
04Weather
How Asia’s climates differ, from monsoon seasons to Central Asian winters, and how to decide when to travel.
05Best time to visit Asia
Choosing when to travel in Asia: shoulder seasons, festival periods, school holidays and monsoon timing.
06Money and payments
Cash, cards, QR payments and currency practicalities across Asia.
07SIM cards, eSIM and internet
Staying connected in Asia: local SIMs, eSIMs, registration rules and where services are restricted.
08Health and safety
Travel health, insurance, vaccinations and official safety advice for travel in Asia.
09Accessible travel
Step-free access, assistance and planning for disabled travellers across Asia.