While it’s quite difficult to find legal paths to moving and settling in Japan permanently, there are many ways and schemes that enable you to experience life in Japan for a shorter period of time. The most famous is the JET programme and if you are planning to teach in Japan or will be based […]
Japan Backpacking Route
The land of the rising sun continues to fascinate visitors with its unique cultural quirks and futuristic cities. Few countries are easier to get around with Japan’s bullet trains, making getting from A to B as straight-forward and fast as could be. Below, we’ll outline one possible Japan backpacking route taking in all of the […]
The Busiest Airports in China & the new Mega Airports
In this post, we’re going to to look at the busiest airports in China with demand for air travel, both domestic and international, having boomed in the country in recent years. China is busy building new airports or expanding and modernising existing ones too with the trend expected to continue once we finally move on […]
5 of the Best Places to live in South Korea & Cost of Living Guide
South Korea is one of Asia’s wealthiest countries and a popular destination for people looking to live abroad and save up some money, particularly those with English language skills given the abundance of teaching jobs. In this post, we’re going to look at some of the best and cheapest cities to live in South Korea. […]
The Fastest Trains in the World
Due to the environmental impact of flying, most would agree that high-speed rail has a big part to play in the future of both domestic and international travel. Trains are getting faster and more high-speed links are being built across the world. However the cost of using the fastest trains in the world remains high […]
The Largest Subway Systems in the World
Today, we’re going to try to find the largest subway system in the world. As some of the world’s megacities continue to grow, there are many expanding subway, metro and underground systems catering to increasing numbers of passengers each year. That’s particularly the case in China which has expanded its five largest metro networks since […]
5 Chinese Cities that are cheap to live in & offer a high Quality of Life
In this post we’ll look at some of the best and cheapest cities to live in China. Despite the country’s dramatic economic growth in the 21st Century, it is still mostly an affordable place to live. Away from Beijing and Shanghai, which are slightly more expensive, there are some vibrant cities which offer both a […]
The Most Visited Countries in Asia
As the world’s largest and most populated continent, Asia is an incredibly diverse place with a wide range of popular travel destinations. In this post we will run down the five most visited countries in Asia according to official UN figures for global tourism. The figures quoted are for 2018 as some countries have not […]
Seoul Local Tips – 5 Ideas for Activities & Things to Do
Featuring the thoughts of a resident in South Korea, here are five Seoul local tips for activities and interesting things to do. Ideal for anyone looking for some quick inspiration of how to pass time in the Korean capital. You may also enjoy our look at the best and cheapest cities to live in South […]
5 Local Tips for Visiting Busan
This post contains five Busan local tips from a resident in the city. Read on for a little bit of quick inspiration as to what to do in South Korea’s second city. by Michael Geer Why you should Visit Busan Busan is an incredible city! Though not as large as Seoul, it possesses a vibrancy […]
