Midnight Ramen – Asia Travel Guides

I use Skyscanner (which is the best flight comparison tool out there in my opinion) and Google Flights, however once you find the flight you’re after – make sure to double check the airline’s website as well.

For accommodation, Booking.com is typically my first pick, as it usually has the most flexible booking policies. I also check Agoda, which is often good for Asia. And for China, Trip.com is typically the best option.

When I need to do more comprehensive logistical planning than just Google Maps I use Rome2Rio or for trains ManInSeat61 is amazing.

For booking activities and deciding what to do, I typically use Klook or GetYourGuide. Other options I compare are Viator, Expedia and Tripadvisor. For mainland China, Trip.com is usually the most comprehensive.

I have travel insurance 100% of the time as you never know what might happen. I have tried a few over the years and my current recommendation is WorldNomads. Also, many credit cards offer travel insurance as part of their package, so check to see if you are covered.

For e-Sim I recommend grabbing one off Klook or using Airalo. And for VPN, my main one I use is NordVPN, and for China I also have a couple backups – ExpressVPN and LetsVPN.

There are too many to list here – so please check out my preferred travel gear, camera gear and packing list guide here.