We spent 202 days across six Asian countries eating, navigating, and documenting everything worth knowing. These are the Asia travel guides by country we wish existed before we left: honest, practical, and built on real experience.
China
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China Visa Free for Canadians 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Trip.com eSIM Review: The Cheapest Way to Get Data Across Asia
Guangzhou Travel Guide: 3-Day Itinerary, Dim Sum and Honest Tips (2026)
Xiamen Travel Guide 2026: 2-Day Itinerary, Budget & $30 Mega Spa
China High-Speed Rail: Second vs First vs Business Class (Honest Review)
Wangxian Valley: Is It Worth It? Our $200 USD Honest Couple Review (2026)
Vietnam
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Thailand vs Vietnam: Which Is Cheaper (And Which Should You Visit First?)
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Honest Review vs Halong Bay (2026)
2 Days in Ninh Binh: The Honest Guide (2026)
Trip.com eSIM Review: The Cheapest Way to Get Data Across Asia
What to Eat in Hanoi: 10 Essential Dishes Worth the Trip (From Someone Who Actually Ate Them)
Thailand
See all 15 posts →Thailand vs Vietnam: Which Is Cheaper (And Which Should You Visit First?)
3 Days in Bangkok: The Itinerary We’d Actually Do Again (2026)
Trip.com eSIM Review: The Cheapest Way to Get Data Across Asia
Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur for Digital Nomads: An Honest Comparison from Two Canadians in Their 40s
We Found Pattaya’s Best Value Adventure: The Unmissable Koh Larn Experience!
🇹🇭 The Ultimate Guide to Maeklong Train Market – Bangkok’s Most Unique Day Trip
Malaysia
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South Korea
See all 10 posts →Trip.com eSIM Review: The Cheapest Way to Get Data Across Asia
Korea SES Smart Entry Service: The Fastest Way to Clear Immigration at Incheon
The Essential Korea Travel Guide for Canadians 2026: Visas, Customs + Why We Cannot Wait
Seoul Travel Guide: The Neighborhoods, Food, and Brands Worth Your Time
WestJet Premium Economy Review: Honest Flight Experience from Calgary to Seoul
Affordable fun in Korea: $20 Seats vs. NBA Prices – What Do You Get?
Japan
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Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026? An Honest Canadian Answer
Japan Shopping Discount Coupons for Tourists: Don Quijote, Bic Camera, Seibu and JINS
Japan Just Got More Expensive: What the 2026 Departure Tax Means for You
Japan Is Offering Free Bullet Train Tickets — And It’s the Push You Need to Explore Kyushu
We Ate Everything at Tsukiji Outer Market — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It
