The 2026 quota ran out in August, you must now enter on the date printed on your e-ticket, and walking in without one costs five times the normal fee. Planning to see the dragons before the year ends? Then the first thing you need is not a boat. It is a ticket for a named
A country-by-country guide to travelling the region from October to December, from the flooded central coast of Vietnam to Timor-Leste’s whale season Bangkok is wet again. This week the city’s drainage department reported standing water on five main road sections, and the Thai Meteorological Department expects isolated heavy to very heavy rain across the central
If you have filmed a sponsored reel on a Canggu beach, tagged a villa in a story in exchange for a free night, or posted a paid partnership from a rooftop bar in Seminyak, Indonesian immigration now considers that work, not tourism, and they are actively watching social media to find it. Content that pays,
From 1 July 2026, a mandatory health declaration applies to every person crossing a Vietnamese border – arriving, departing, or in transit. You cannot submit online yet. Here is what to do instead. Vietnam has never made border admin particularly straightforward, and 2026 is not the year it starts. On top of the e-visa and
The Cabinet vote on 19 May 2026 reshapes entry rules for 93 countries. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the tiers, the timelines, and the options. Thailand’s Cabinet voted on 19 May 2026 to end the 60-day visa-free window that has been in place since July 2024. Most travellers from the UK, US, Australia, and
Vietnam merged 63 provinces into 34 in July 2025. Learn how this administrative restructuring affects your travel plans, transport bookings, and destination addresses for Vietnam trips. Something’s changed in Vietnam that’ll affect your travel plans, and it’s not another bridge closure or visa requirement. The country has just reorganised itself in the most dramatic way
Tired of the same four office walls? The Philippines has just thrown open its doors to remote workers with a brand new digital nomad visa. Imagine swapping your dreary commute for island-hopping adventures, your desk lunch for fresh seafood by the shore, and your office views for pristine beaches. With a generous one-year stay that’s
Have you ever fancied waking up to the smell of fresh pho in Vietnam, or perhaps sipping kopi in a swanky Singapore café while checking your investments? As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade bouncing around East Asia, I’ve watched the region transform from a traveller’s playground to a legitimate option for
Planning a Thai getaway in 2025? Don’t let paperwork spoil your arrival. Thailand’s new digital entry system is coming – here’s what you need to know before you go. There’s nothing quite like that moment when you step off the plane in Thailand – the wave of tropical warmth, the subtle fragrance of jasmine in
How weak currencies and low costs of living create an extraordinary quality of life for Western retirees and long-term stayers in Southeast Asia’s most vibrant destinations Forget the well-worn retirement paths to the Mediterranean coasts or Latin American expat communities. After spending the better part of a decade exploring Southeast Asia, I’ve discovered that this
The Similan Islands Took 400,000 Visitors Last Season. Before You Book This One, Read the Rules.
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