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Cherry blossom in Japan: a timing guide

Blossom moves north from late March. How to plan around the forecast without leaving it to chance.

Best time to visit Czechia: a month-by-month guide

Spring, early autumn and December are the standout months for Prague and Bohemia. Here is what each month brings, from music festivals to Advent markets.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Hong Kong cost?

Our Hong Kong breaks start from US$1,439.20 per person for 4 nights. Here is what is included, the official departure tax and the choices that drive your budget.

Destination guides · 5 min read

Malta travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, the airport, buses, ferries, money, etiquette and sample routes for a first trip to Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Kazakhstan travel guide for first-time visitors

Visa-free entry and the new QazETA, airports, money, getting around and suggested 7-, 10- and 14-night routes for a first trip to Kazakhstan.

Seasonal guides · 7 min read

Best time to visit the United States: month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn suit most US itineraries, but the right month depends on whether you want waterfalls, canyon hikes, city breaks or snow-free mountain roads.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to India cost?

Our India packages start from US$2,028 per person. See what is included, the official e-Visa and Taj Mahal fees, and how to make your budget go further.

Seasonal guides · 5 min read

Best time to visit South Korea: a month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn bring South Korea's clearest, most comfortable weather; summer is hot, humid and wet. Here is how each month compares.

Destination guides · 5 min read

South Korea travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, money, transport, etiquette and routes from 7 to 14 nights: a practical guide to planning your first trip to South Korea.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Kenya: a month-by-month guide

Migration months in the Masai Mara, quieter dry spells, coast weather at Diani and the rains: how Kenya changes through the year.

Seasonal guides · 5 min read

Best time to visit Malta: a month-by-month guide

Spring and autumn are Malta's sweet spots, summer is hot and lively, and winter is mild enough for sightseeing. A month-by-month look at the islands.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Czechia cost?

Our Czechia packages start from about US$1,090 per person for 5 nights. Here are the official fees and taxes to budget for and how to make your money go further.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Thailand cost?

Our Thailand holidays start from about US$1,439 per person for 7 nights. Here is what is included, which official fees to budget for and how to save.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Sri Lanka travel guide for first-time visitors

Visas, airports, money, getting around and suggested 7, 10 and 14-night routes: the essentials for a first trip to Sri Lanka.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Singapore: month-by-month weather and events

Singapore is hot and humid all year, so timing is about rain, haze and events. February to April is the most reliable window; here is the full month-by-month picture.

Destination guides · 5 min read

China travel guide for first-time visitors

Visa-free entry, airports, mobile payments, trains, etiquette and suggested routes from 7 to 14 nights: what first-time visitors to China need to know.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Singapore travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, Changi arrival, money, transport, local laws and 3, 4 and 5-night routes for a first visit to Singapore.

Seasonal guides · 7 min read

Best time to visit Malaysia: a month-by-month guide by coast and region

Malaysia is warm all year, but the monsoons hit each coast at different times. Here is how to match the month to Penang, Langkawi, the east-coast islands and Borneo.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Indonesia travel guide for first-time visitors

Plan a first trip to Indonesia with confidence: visas and the Bali levy, airports, rupiah and payments, getting around, sample routes, etiquette and safety.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Mongolia travel guide for first-time visitors

Visas, Ulaanbaatar airport, money, ger etiquette, getting around and 7, 10 and 14-night routes for your first trip to Mongolia.

Seasonal guides · 7 min read

Best time to visit Iceland: a month-by-month guide

Midnight sun or northern lights? How Iceland changes month by month, from highland roads and puffins to aurora season and winter driving.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Sri Lanka cost?

Our Sri Lanka packages start from US$331.75 per person for three nights. Here is what drives the price, plus the official visa costs to budget for.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Rwanda travel guide for first-time visitors

Visas, Kigali airport, money, getting around, sample routes, etiquette and safety: the essentials for your first trip to Rwanda.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Tanzania: a month-by-month guide

Dry-season game drives, calving herds, Zanzibar beach weather and the long rains: how Tanzania changes through the year.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Sri Lanka by train: Kandy to Ella

Reserved seats, observation cars and which side of the train to sit on for the views.