Our Kazakhstan packages start from about US$1,559 per person for 6 nights. Many visitors need no visa, and national park entry costs a few hundred tenge.
June to September is Mongolia's travel season, with Naadam in July. See what each month brings, from the Gobi to Lake Khövsgöl.
The practical essentials for a first trip to Iceland: entry rules, Keflavík arrivals, money, driving, safety and suggested 5, 8 and 12-night routes.
Entry rules, arriving at HKG, money, transport, local laws and 3, 4 and 5-night routes for a first visit to Hong Kong.
Our Ireland trips start from USD 1,209 per person for five nights. See what is included, official visa and heritage fees, and how to save.
Entry rules, airports, money, transport, etiquette and suggested 7, 10 and 14-night routes for a first trip to Malaysia.
Hvar, Korčula, Vis and Brač — which islands suit which travellers, and how ferries work.
May to September is the season for Tian Shan lakes and canyons; winter suits skiing near Almaty and Astana's architecture under snow.
Our China packages start from US$2,138.40 per person for 7 nights. Here are current prices, official entry fees and the factors that change your budget.
Two monsoons hit opposite coasts at different times, so Sri Lanka has a good region to visit in almost every month. Here is how to time your trip.
Chope with a tissue packet, queue where the locals queue, and other unwritten rules.
Spring and autumn are Japan's sweet spots, but snowy Hokkaido winters and subtropical Okinawa change the picture. Here is how each month plays out.
What shapes the price of an Italy holiday: our package pricing, official ticket prices, city taxes and the choices that move your budget most.
Our Iceland packages start from USD 1,678 per person for five nights. Here is what is included, the official fees to budget for and how to save.
