Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
A Far East travel blog. Featuring trip ideas for backpackers and budget travellers, tips on where to go, how to travel and how to save money on the road.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This post looks at five great places to visit in Taipei. Hopefully it will provide you with some quick-fire inspiration for making the most of your trip to the Taiwanese capital. by Michael Geer You can also check out Michael’s tips for Seoul and Busan. Why you should Visit Taipei I’ve never been surprised by […]
Taiwan may not be a backpacker hub like some nearby Asian countries but it ticks a lot of the boxes when it comes to being an excellent independent travel destination. Firstly it’s affordable, with cheap dorm beds and lots of street food all over the island. It also has an excellent rail network and its […]
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One of the greatest struggles with exploring a new country is getting from point A to point B. Deciding when one should walk, drive, or ride to a place isn’t always clear. However, that doesn’t mean you need stay fearfully contained in your hostel. Here is a guest post via Michael Geer, a resident in […]
